Lorain County Community Guide - May 30, 2019

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Thursday, May 30, 2019

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Volume 6, Issue 22

LORAIN COUNTY JVS

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.

• WELLINGTON: The Wellington Township zoning commission will hold a public hearing on sludge ponds at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 30 at the township garage, 105 Maple St.

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.

Starting June 1 • WELLINGTON: Summer reading programs for all ages will run from June 1 through July 31 at the Herrick Memorial Library.

Storytimes will begin June 11. Check www. herrickliboh.org or call 440-647-2120 for program descriptions, dates, and times.

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.

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Photos by Jonathan Delozier | Lorain County Community Guide

Senior speaker Sydney Collier addressed peers at the Lorain County JVS commencement ceremony.

GROWTH AND GRADUATION JONATHAN DELOZIER REPORTER

Sydney Collier created a PowerPoint presentation with the goal of convincing her parents to let her attend the Lorain County JVS. Four years later, she was chosen as senior speaker as part of the school’s May 17 commencement ceremony at the Lorain

Palace Theater.

Collier said her time at the vocational school helped her transform from “Silent Sydney” into an outspoken member of the landscape and greenhouse management program.

“The JVS helped me formulate a whole plan for the future," she said. "In order to be successful, we have to be willing to grow.

The first time I came to orientation, you can ask my lab instruc-

tor, I did not speak. I sat there in my seat and all I did was smile and nod my head.”

As part of her senior project, Collier developed a curriculum kit for elementary students.

She has served as the JVS FFA chapter's president, vice president of the school's National Technical Honor Society, treasurer of Clearview High School's National Honor Society, and is a member JVS CEREMONY PAGE A2

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Hailey Bartish of Wellingon and Amelia Bates of Oberlin receive their digital media arts diplomas.

INSIDE Amherst

Oberlin

Wellington

Graduates bid farewell to Steele High School

‘Stay woke,’ Apple VP tells Oberlin College graduates

Train derailment closes village access temporarily

OBITUARIES A2 • CROSSWORD A3 • CLASSIFIEDS A4

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OBITUARIES Donald G. Katonak Donald G. Katonak passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Donald is preceded in death by his brother, David Katonak. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Carol Katonak; his sons, Tyler Katonak and David Katonak (Lisa); his daughter, Annette James(Robert); his brother, Douglas Katonak; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Please visit Donald’s online guestbook at www.Salazar Funerals.com.

Barbara J. Bring Barbara Jane Bring (nee Crandall), 86, of Amherst, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Kingston of Vermilion following a brief illness. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, May 30 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Amherst. Arrangements were entrusted to Hempel Funeral Home, Amherst.

Albert J. McQueen Albert J. McQueen, 91, of Oberlin, died May 22, 2019. A full obituary and service information will be published at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Dicken Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Elyria.

FROM A1 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.

• OBERLIN: A stuffed animal sleepover will be held from 6-7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5 at the Oberlin Public Library, 65 South Main St. Take your favorite stuff animal and enjoy games and bedtime stories. Leave your stuffed friend for a night of fun, then find out what adventures they had when you pick them up the next day.

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.

Each student who gets a physical will also MORE ON PAGE A3

County vaccine clinic information

Principal Jill Petitti congratulates seniors on an impressive list of accomplishments.

JVS CEREMONY

FROM A1 of JVS's vocational wing student council.

“At Clearview, I am mainly known for my family,” she said. “While I don't mind, I love when people know me based on things I've accomplished and have been recognized for around the school. The JVS has given me, and all of us really, the opportunity to write our own stories.”

Hers is one of the many success stories of the Class of 2019.

This year's JVS graduates earned more than $850,000 in scholarship money.

Allied Health science seniors organized blood drives that collected 194 units of blood.

Eighteen seniors were inducted into the National Technical Honors Society.

A March scholarship fundraiser organized by culinary arts students raised more than $45,000 — coming in after another $50,000 had been raised in the fundraiser's previous two years, said JVS principal Jill Petitti.

“All the food at these events were donated by former JVS culinary students,” she told celebrants gathered at the Palace. “They traveled from all over the county, Pennsylvania, Michigan, New York, Kentucky, Texas, Alabama, and California just to be a part of it.”

Fourteen members of the class competed at the state level in this year's Skills USA championships with two advancing to the national level.

Five seniors in landscape and greenhouse management and industrial equipment mechanic programs — including Collier — placed in several FFA competitions throughout the school year.

Protect against vaccine-preventable diseases, including measles, whooping cough, and meningitis.

Lorain County Public Health offers recommended vaccines for children, teens, and adults.

Appointments can be made at 440-284-3206; walk-ins are also welcome.

Upcoming clinics include: • Weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Lorain County Public Health, 9880 South Murray Ridge Rd., Elyria Township.

• Wednesday, June 5 from 8:30

a.m. to 6 p.m. at Lorain County Public Health.

• Wednesday, June 12 from 2-5:30 p.m. at Wellington town hall, 115 Willard Memorial Square.

• Wednesday, June 19 from 1:30-5:30 p.m. at the Avon VFW, 36950 Mills Rd. • Wednesday, June 26 from 2-5:30 p.m. at the Lorain County Free Clinic, 5040 Oberlin Ave., Lorain.

Clinic times and dates are subject to change.

Take your vaccine record if

available, photo ID, insurance card, and cash, check, or Visa/ MasterCard.

All children under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. LCPH participates in the Vaccines for Children Program to provide vaccines to children who qualify; no child in the VFC program is denied vaccine for inability to pay.

Travel vaccines and resources needed to enable a healthy trip are available. For an appointment, call 440-284-3206 four weeks before departure.

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BULLETIN BOARD FROM A2 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.

• OBERLIN: Al Carroll will present “Nuclear Negotiations: Back to the Future” at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 7 at Kendal at Oberlin’s Heiser Auditorium.

This program is part of Kendal’s News and Views series. There is no registration or fee. All are welcome.

June 8 and 9

June 7 and 8

• 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.

• OBERLIN: “The Secret Reason We Eat Meat” will be presented Monday, June 10 at the gathering of Meatless Mondays and Beyond at the Oberlin Public Library.

Doors will open at 5:45 p.m. for a vegan potluck.

The video presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. and attendees can consider why people eat meat and tips for shifting that choice.

The meeting is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Kimberly Thompson at kimmert2001@yahoo.com or 805-245-0730.

• AMHERST: A rummage and bake sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, June 7 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 8 at Amherst United Methodist Church, 396 Park Ave. It will feature cabbage and noodles and many other sweet treats.

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.

• OBERLIN: The Oberlin chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby will meet from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, June 8 at the Oberlin Public Library craft room.

The guest speaker via video conference will be Shi-Ling Hsu, law professor and author of “The Case for a Carbon Tax: Getting Past our Hangups to Effective Climate Policy.” The group will discuss actions we can take to advance current bipartisan climate legislation in Congress. All are welcome.

For more information, go to www.citizensclimatelobby.org, write to jwsabin@gmail.com, or call John Sabin at 440-574-1570.

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• 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

Starting June 10 • WELLINGTON: Maker Mondays will run from 1-4 p.m. on June 10, 17, 24, and July 8, 15, and 22 at the Herrick Memorial Library.

This special drop-in crafting time is designed for children ages five to 10. Kids will be provided with materials to create their own “space” creations.

No registration is necessary.

• WELLINGTON: A coding camp will be held at 1 p.m. on Mondays, June 10, 17, 24, July 8, 15, 22, 29, and Aug. 5 and 12 at the Herrick Memorial Library.

Teens ages 11 to 16 can learn to code Ozobots with color codes and the OzoBlockly programming language. They’ll also learn about logic, programming elements and structure, and robotics.

Registration is required as there are a limited number of Ozobot robots. Call 440-647-2120 or visit the library.

Starting June 12 • WELLINGTON: “Train Like an Astronaut” will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesdays, June 12, 19, 26, and July 10 and 17 at Wellington town hall.

This Herrick Memorial Library program is for ages eight to 11. Do what astronauts do when they are training to prepare for a space flighyt. Learn how and why astronauts keep fit while they are in space.

Take shoes for running and walking, as well as a water bottle.

Registration is required. Call 440-647-2120 or visit the library.

Thursday, June 13 • LORAIN: A Hungarian Friends Society bacon fry will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 13 at St. Lad’s Picnic Grounds, 4221 Clinton Ave. It will be held rain or shine and is open to the public. The menu includes bacon, sausage, lecso, paprikas potatoes, bread, and refreshments. The cost is $12; Langos $2.

For more information, call Ilona Kiss at 440-9851183 or Laszlo Somogyi at 440-322-7689.

• OBERLIN: The Oberlin Public Library board of trustees will meet at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 13 at the library. The meeting is open to the public.

• WELLINGTON: Meet local children’s book author Andi C. Kryszak at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 13 at the Herrick Memorial Library.

Learn about her first book, “My Name is Curly.”

Copies will be for sale for $23.99 after the program.

Registration is required and can be done by calling 440-647-2120 or by visiting the library.

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FAMOUS CATS ACROSS 1. Des Moines native 6. *Cool ____ 9. Bid, past tense 13. Tire in the trunk 14. Eastern title 15. Provide food 16. Avian talker 17. Freight weight 18. “____ came a spider...”

19. *Calvin’s best friend 21. *Internet celebrity ____ Cat 23. Urge Spot to attack 24. Not naughty 25. Smoker’s lung residue 28. *Lioness of “Born Free” 30. Sweet dark purple plum 35. Sean Penn’s “____ Am ____” 37. Wrong 39. Hawaiian veranda 40. Be charitable 41. Synagogue read 43. Officer-training program 44. Bodily swelling 46. Skier’s balancer 47. Hiker’s journey 48. Pierre-Auguste of Impressionism 50. Switzerland’s folk hero 52. Encouraging word 53. Choir attire 55. Actress Thompson 57. *Cat of the Hundred Acre Wood 60. *T. S. Eliot’s “Old ____’s Book of Practical Cats” 63. Last European colony in China 64. Female reproductive cells 66. Junk yard stuff 68. Oak fruit 69. “____ the season ...”

70. Pigpen sounds 71. Small body of water 72. He is 73. One born to Japanese immigrants DOWN 1. Philosopher’s study 2. Moonfish 3. Chip and Joanna’s hometown 4. Omani and Yemeni

5. Inexperienced newcomer 6. *Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony winner 7. Before now 8. T in NATO phonetic alphabet 9. *Pain-relieving Tiger ____ 10. At the apex 11. Refuse to accept 12. Energy unit 15. Relating to a tail 20. “Bravo! Bravo!”

22. “Maggie May” singer 24. Strangulating device 25. *Siegfried & Roy feline 26. Comment to the audience 27. Three-Eyed ____ in “Game of Thrones” 29. An equal exchange 31. Kwik-E-____ on “The Simpsons” 32. Accidental laughter ac-

companiment 33. Cowboy movie 34. *Little ____, famous cat clone 36. Boss’ communique 38. New Haven University 42. *____ Kitty 45. Pneumatic weapon 49. Beluga yield 51. Tutor’s offering 54. Soup component 56. Binary digits code 57. Meal in a shell 58. Painting in Orthodox Church 59. Pont du ____, ancient Roman aqueduct 60. Flirtatious move 61. Coffee dispensers 62. Manufacture 63. Picture in atlas 65. Contend 67. Tire measurement

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BULLETIN BOARD Following the presentation, Putter the therapy dog will be available to listen to young readers from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

• WELLINGTON: A summer kickoff with Mr. Puppet will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 13 at the Herrick Memorial Library.

The destination is Imagination Station. Mr. Puppet is open to all ages. Register at the library or by calling 440-647-2120.

Historical Society’s 2nd Annual Cruise-In will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 15 at South Amherst Middle School, 152 West Main St. The family-friendly community event will feature food, music, and vehicles of all types. It will be held rain or shine. Registration is $5 and all years, makes, and models are welcome. There will be door prizes, a 50-50 drawing, and dash plaques.

For more information, call Larry Jones at 44-3097767.

broker Amy Price, owner of House to Home Real Estate Professionals. The business spotlight will be Khristal Kramer-Nutt, owner of D’Tutanelli’s.

Dinner will be ordered off the menu.

For reservations and directions, contact Karen Cheshire at wbonlorain@gmail.com or leave a message at 440-935-3194.

Saturday, June 15

Starting June 17

• OBERLIN: Family Fun Night will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 21 at Depot Park, 246 South Main St. The new program has been launched by the city of Oberlin recreation office. Each month during the summer, a family-friendly event will be held in one of the city’s many parks. Family Fun Nights are free and open to the public.

The first will be a family exercise and walk night to encourage the use of outdoor exercise equipment at Depot Park, as well as participation in various kids’ activities, use of the North Coast Inland Trail, and more.

For more information, call 440-775-7254 or email reacreation@cityofoberlin.com.

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• SOUTH AMHERST: The South Amherst

• ELYRIA: A free six-week class for children with family members, loved ones, or friends of individuals with mental illness will be offered from 5:30-7:30 p;.m. on Mondays starting June 17 at the Catholic Charities Elyria meeting room, 628 Poplar St. These classes are taught by highly trained and certified facilitators. The course deals with exploring coping skills through hands-on activities. They are a safe place for children to find support while interacting and connecting with other children living through similar situations.

You must register for this class by contacting NAMI Lorain County at 440-233-8181 ext. 224 or by email at office@nami-lc.org.

Thursday, June 20 SOLUTION TO CROSSWORD ON PAGE A3

• AMHERST: The Women Business Owners Network will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 20 at D’Tutanelli’s Pizza, 103 Milan Ave. The speaker will by attorney and real estate

Friday, June 21

Saturday, June 22 • OBERLIN: A free clothing giveaway will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 22 at Rust United Methodist Church, 128 Groveland St. Donation pick-ups are available. There will be free refreshments. For more information, call-Barb Henning at 440-774-6509 or Linell Walker at 216403-7582.

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SALES HUGE Garage Sale May

30 and June 1 from 9a.m. to 4 p.m. and June 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 647 Cherry Valley Dr., Amherst – kids clothes, shoes, toys, books, furniture, housewares and much more!!

(5:30) Saturday, June 1st Wakeman Community Sales 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hamburger and hotdog baskets available at the Wakeman Fire Department starting at 11 a.m. Rain or shine!

Something for everyone!

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EMPLOYMENT In-Home Caregivers needed in Lorain County.

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LEGALS PUBLICATION OF LEGISLATION The following is a summary of legislation adopted by Lorain City Council on May 20, 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.10-19 Recognizing & commending Palm El-

ementary School Chess Team on their victory at the 2019 Ohio Elementary Chess Championship; 11-19 Recognizing & commending recipients of the 2019 Lorain City Schools All City Art Show People’s Choice Awards; 12-19 Recognizing & commending Mayor Chase M. Ritenauer for outstanding public service; 13-19 Supporting the establishment and implementation of the Administration’s new Tobacco Free policy in the City of Lorain. 14-19 Opposing HB 174 & 178 which seek to diminish or eliminate restrictions on the concealed carry of deadly weapons; 15-19 Accepting the donation of material and labor valued at $50,000 from the Falbo Family of Terminal Ready Mix for the construction of walkways and a parking area at Falbo Park; 16-19 Accepting the donation of $1,000 from Lorain Rising Titans for the purchase of two benches; 17-19 Accepting the donation of $5,329.68 from Lorain Rotary the purchase of a three bay swingset for Falbo Park; 18-19 Accepting the donation of $1,153.34 from the National Council of Negro Women Inc. for the purchase of self-watering planters for the City of Lorain Observation Deck on Broadway; Ordinance No. 65-19 adopting the recommendation of the Lorain City Planning Commission to approve the request to rezone

parcels and real property commonly known as 2130, 2140, 2150 West Park Drive for the construction of the City of Lorain Central Service Complex; 66-19 Auth the S/S Dir. To permit AllPhase Service Station Equip. Inc. to furnish and install 2 above ground tanks systems @ Central Service Complex; 67-19 Auth the S/S Director to purchases two Spartan Leaf Collection units w/o bid from state purchasing; 68-19 Auth Mayor to submit application to OPWC for year 2020 Roadway funding (Round 34) for replacement/rehab of certain roadways; 69-19 Auth S/S Dir. To enter into an agreement w/Azteca Systems for a management system for the Util. Dept.; 70-19 Auth the S/S Dir. To enter into a contract w/lowest and best bidder PQM WWTP sludge holding tank and grit building modification; 71-19 Auth S/S Dir. to enter into agreement with Paymentus for IVR/ IWR interactive voice response and interactive Web Responses service for Util. Dept.; 72- 19 De-appropriating; 73-19 Appropriation; 74-19 Auth City of Lorain to enter into MOU with the FOP Lodge #3, Patrolmen, Sergeants & above and repeal Ord. 54-19; 75-19 Appropriation (BHP); 76-19 Auth the S/S Dir. to enter into MOU’s with the US Steelworkers Local 6621, regarding BHP personnel wage increases.

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AMHERST NEWS-TIMES THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2019 • SERVING AMHERST SINCE 1919

‘IT ALL ENDED SO QUICKLY’

Photos by Jason Hawk | Amherst News-Times

Valedictorian Jenna McCloskey will attend Ohio State University to major in pre-med and political science.

▲ Lexi Pullin, Devin Saltis, Peyton Soltis, and Allison Quickle. ◄ Koby Croston accepts his diploma from Amherst board of education president Rex Engle. ▼ Trinity Rivers, Michael Shorts, Ashanti Rivers, Marissa Sepulveda-Cash, and Tasaun Staton.

Steele Class of 2019 says its goodbyes JASON HAWK EDITOR

Sometimes, tears of joy and tears of sadness flow at the same time.

That was the case Saturday as members of the Amherst Steele High School Class of 2019 donned caps and gowns and said goodbye.

The class numbered 325 graduates. Of those, 305 marched across the stage at the Cleveland State University Wolstein Center to bask in the glow of the spotlight.

Among them were 93 honors diploma graduates and 103 honors scholars.

There were also many, many friends.

"There have been so many milestones, crammed into what feels like forever," said valedictorian Jenna McCloskey. "It all ended so quickly and for a moment you feel like your first day of freshman year was a week ago."

Looking out at an audience of her peers, she wondered that it couldn't have been that long since the days of sitting on carpet squares, attending the Scholastic Book Fair, or wiping playground mulch of your clothes.

"At some point within the last 12 years, the friends that we sit with today became additions to our temporary families. And as much as we may be excited to leave, this is our home, this is everything we have known, and this is everything that made us who we are today," she said. "Many of us know that this is the last time we will see or talk to most of the people that we have known for our whole lives."

Graduation, McCloskey said, is a troublesome time because seniors are split between looking back at fond memories and the excitement of what lies ahead.

"Should we look back at our pasts with worry of what's to come? Or should we fully embrace the past that has shaped us into who we are today and focus on the next stage in our crazy journey called life?" she asked. "As we toss our caps into the air in the coming moments, our lives will be permanently altered and — ready or not — the next stage will inevitably begin."

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Class president Emma Kelley talks about growing up and replacing recess with serious academic pursuits.

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As she got older there were dodgeball tournaments and limbo and hula hoop contests. Then the tone became more academically-focused and serious.

"We very soon figured out it was nothing like High School Musical, not at all," Kelley said.

Recess was a memory, replaced by football games, prom, and the annual Crazy Games.

Now that too is gone as students take another monumental step into a brave new reality.

"After today we step out into the real world. We are about to embark on the next adventure in life and that can be intimidating," said Kelley.

"It may feel like everything is ending. We worked 13 years of our lives for this moment and now it is here... Now it is us. It is our time to say goodbye to Steele."

Mya Koler is the Lorain County JVS 2019 scholar representative.

In an address to the student body, she remembered once dreaming of a career in marine biology. That changed as she grew.

Koler said she battled self-doubt as she explored career options. Now she has no regrets about her unplanned choice to study precision machine technology.

"Do not take your uncertainty as a negative," she told the Class of 2019 — after all, there is still plenty of time to explore and change your path if you want.

Joe Tellier, speaking to the class for the last time as its principal, told graduates not to hold back.

"Whatever your dream is, go after it fearlessly.

Don't be afraid to fail," he said.

Many famous people — Walt Disney and Thomas Edison, for example — failed a time or two before finding success, he said.

Whether grads catch lightning in a bottle early in life or fight through 10,000 failures, never ever quit, he said. Successful people are not lucky, they are tenacious, and graduates should never settle for "good enough."

Remember where you came from, Tellier said. Remember those who were with you through the good and bad times. Value character over pedigree.

At the day of the day, trust in yourself and be ready for anything, he encouraged.

Also offering advice was district superintendent Steven Sayers. It came with a warning: Things are about to change.

"You are about to do a lot of changing. It will be tougher for you to see each other. You will be dispersed to new places," he told graduates.

But you'll put your roots down and become tougher, more resilient, stronger than ever, he said.

Lorain County JVS scholar representative Mya Koler said her path started at marine biology but led to precision machine technology.

TOP: Lexie Mock, Zach Nestor, and Antonia Monteleone.

ABOVE: The 2019 Academic Hall of Fame is Madeline Dalton, Samantha Gargasz, Gabrielle Krugman, Jenna McCloskey, Olivia Parson, Myles Reed, Annabelle Saultz, and Kayla Snowden.

LEFT: Rick Lewis, a 1979 graduate of Amherst Steele High School and current CEO of the Ohio School Boards Association, delivers a special address.

BELOW: Lauren Wisniewski, Jillian Wood, Melissa Wright, and Chloe Yuhasz.

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GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN

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A parade made its way through the streets of Amherst on Monday as part of this year's Memorial Day observances, starting at the Cleveland Avenue Cemetery with a rifle salute honoring fallen heroes from the Amherst Veterans Military Honor Guard. VFW Post 1662 and American Legion members joined the Steele High School marching band, Scouts, and loads of little-leaguers on a march to city hall. At the Five Points bandstand, attendees were treated to a speech from Amherst police lieutenant and veteran Dan Makruski.

Schools celebrate staff comings and goings STAFF REPORT

The end of the school year means saying goodbye to familiar teachers and hello to new ones.

The Amherst board of education honored several retiring staff members at its meeting on Monday, May 20: • Kirk Hagerich has served as a physical education teacher at Amherst Junior High School and AJHS softball coach.

• William Matthews has

served as a social studies and personal finance teacher at Steele High School.

• Mark Skladan has led the Amherst Steele choir.

• Gary Sooy has taught science at Steele High School.

• Regina Welch has served as an intervention specialist in the special education department at Steele.

• Ruth Yuhasz has taught family and consumer sciences at Steele.

• Kaye Zukowski has taught family and consumer sciences at Steele.

• Barbara Hyster has served as a media aide at Amherst

School donations

The following gifts have been accepted by the Amherst board of education: • $3,005 from the Amherst Steele Theatre Booster Club from ticket sales to replenish expenses incurred on behalf of MLS Theatre Company Troupe 1422.

• $200 from Amy Price to cover student breakfast and lunch debts.

• $308 from the Amherst Choral Boosters for music coverage.

• $996 from the Nord School PTO to cover the cost of a fourth grade field trip to the Natural History Museum.

Junior High School.

• Kathleen Pozniak has served as a custodian at Powers Elementary School.

The board also welcomed five new hires: • Danielle Buczkowski will serve as an intervention specialist at Steele High School.

• Jeanette Holp will be a family consumer science teacher at Steele.

• Kristen McKnight will be a fourth grade English language arts teacher at Nord Middle School.

• Deborah Raesler will serve as a guidance counselor at Nord.

• Eric Watts will teach music at Steele High School, leading the choir program.

Contracts were extended for several Amherst Schools administrators, all for a period of three-years: • Andrew Gibson received a renewal to serve as principal at Amherst Junior High.

• Charles Grimmett received a renewal to serve as buildings and grounds supervisor.

• Ashley Harrigan received a renewal to serve as assistant principal at Steele High School.

• Michael Molnar received

a renewal to serve as assistant superintendent.

• Rhonda Neuhoff received a renewal to serve as assistant principal at Amherst Junior High.

• Sarah Walker received a renewal to serve as director of student services.

Finally, the board also voted to promote a longstanding member of the school system.

Corrie Engle was chosen to serve as assistant principal at Powers Elementary School.

She currently serves as dean of students at Nord and has worked for nine years as an intervention specialist.

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Sponsors needed

The Lorain County Community Action Agency is seeking sponsors for its 7th Annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction. The event will be held the evening of Thursday, Sept. 19 at Cork Tree Banquet Hall, Amherst.

Sponsorship is available for businesses and individuals at several levels with recognition and appreciation at the event. They range from $250 to $3,000. Sponsor benefits include tickets to the event. Tickets will go on sale to the public this summer.

“Community support is critical to fulfilling our mission,” said LCCAA CEO Jackie Boehnlein.

For details on sponsor benefits, email donate@lc caa.net or call Elizabeth Wagner at 440-204-3160.

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The 23rd annual spring concert by the Amherst Community Chorus was presented Sunday afternoon at Heritage Presbyterian Church. The “20th Century Celebration” ranged from “Yankee Doodle Dandy” to wartime hits such as “Chattanooga Choo Choo” and disco sensations like “That's the Way I Like It.”

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Amherst man win Florence Blast off with out-of-this-world Nightingale nursing award reading program at the library Larry Castaneda received the Florence Nightingale Student Nurse Award for Nursing Excellence at the May 16 pinning ceremony recognizing new nursing graduates at Lorain County Community College.

Castaneda, 46, of Amherst, was nominated by nursing faculty member Renee Bell, who worked with him in clinical and lab settings.

“Larry has a special gift of connecting with people,” Bell said. “It is refreshing to see him interact with patients and their families demonstrating true concern and compassion. It’s a personal quality that comes naturally.

He offers words of encouragement and actively advocates for those in his care.”

“I’m humbled, honored and shocked,” Castaneda said. “I’m really grateful to LCCC for everything and all that I’ve learned.”

LCCC nursing faculty voted on the

winner for this award, given to a student who has demonstrated excellence in the clinical area caring for patients and as an emerging professional.

The nursing excellence award was created for recognition of students who give back and exemplify the characteristics of Florence Nightingale. She focused her efforts on providing excellent care and developing professional training standards to improve the patient’s outcome and health care experience.

Nightingale fundamentally changed the role of nursing in hospitals and was a key figure in giving nursing a highly favorable reputation.

“Not only does he provide quality care for his patients but he cares for his fellow students,” Bell said. “He will help you make a connection or think about something in a creative way. His positive attitude and sense of humor has offered many a temporary reprieve from their daily struggles.”

Get your imagination ready to soar among the stars with "A Universe of Stories."

That's the Space Age theme of this year's summer reading program, which starts Monday, June 3 at the Amherst Library, Young readers can explore the galaxy through fiction, encountering strange creatures and alien planets, or they can learn about the real science behind our solar system and the galaxy's wonders.

"It's so fun because kids can learn their imagination can them anywhere in the universe," said children's librarian Nancy Tomek. "You can go anywhere in the world either through your books or your imagination."

The library will be decked out in starry decorations and a great number of new space-oriented materials have been purchased to add to the library's collection, she said.

The summer reading program will run through July 17. There are programs for kids from age four up to those entering fifth grade; grades six to nine; as well as high school students and adults.

Hit reading goals to earn out-of-thisworld prizes — Tomek has bought thousands of books to give away to participants.

There will also be summer storytimes. Waddlers storytimes are for children ages 12 to 24 months and their

caregivers and are at 10 a.m. Mondays and 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays throughout June.

Family storytimes are for preschoolers and younger elementary students to enjoy books, songs, and fun. They are at 10:30 a.m. on Mondays throughout June.

Storytime in the Park will be held at 10:30 a.m. each Tuesday except June 18 at Amherst Township Park, 44780 Middle Ridge Rd. The library has planned Kids Craft Wednesdays and a lot of special programs and events for all ages.

They include: • Outback Ray's Out-of-this-World Animal Show at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18 at the Main Street Community Center, 255 Park Ave. • Interstellar Origmi at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10 for ages seven to 17 (registration is required).

• A summer reading fair from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17 with food, fun, games, and prize drawings.

• Singing Through Space at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 20 for ages nine months to six years old with musical activities (registration is required).

• A Cosmic Comedy Magic Show for all ages at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13 at the Main Street Community Center.

For more information, visit www. amherstpubliclibrary.org or call 440988-4230.

In the service

U.S. Air Force Airman Vincent De Marco has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. A 2011 graduate of Amherst Steele High School, he is the son of Vanessa Rodriguez of Elyria and grandson of Judith and Jesus Lopez of Vermilion.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Class reunion

The Marion L. Steele High School Class of 1974 is seeking classmates for its 45th class reunion, which will be held July 26 and 27.

Organizers need help finding several classmates who have moved. If you have received your packet, return your profile and money by June 15. If you have not received your packet, contact Raynelle Wasem Bozicevich at 440-2421283 or Gwen Brinson Pittman at 440-315-5163. An email can also be sent to gwen.b.pittman@gmail.com. or message www.facebook.com/steelehigh1974.

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Oberlin High School seniors Mar'Reiyonna Froust, Deilani Macarthy, Maryn Tolbert, and Jaylon Bowen share reflections on the past and future as they get ready for their May 31 commencement.

OHS seniors prepare for graduation Photos by Jason Hawk | Oberlin News-Tribune

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Madeleine Peck, Aaron Perles, Alain Perez, Riley Pearsall, Samuel Paul, Emma Parsons, and Sonam Patel prepare for commencement exercises Monday at Oberlin College.

Seventy-three Phoenix will turn their tassels tomorrow, sharing in the culmination of a long journey from youth to adulthood.

Oberlin High School Principal Michael Scott and vice principal Chris Frank are both completing their first years in the building after watching many members of the Class of 2019 grow up.

Many of the graduating seniors have gone through Langston Middle School, where Scott is still also principal, and Prospect Elementary School.

This has been a long year in which plenty of growth has been evident, said Scott.

“There was a lot of black and white with rules when the school year first started,” he said.

“It was things like there being no cell phones allowed. The students complied, but they gave us constructive feedback like, 'How about cell phones in the lunch room?' There was a shift from compliance to responsibility on their part.

They're a special group of kids who've allowed us to be who we are. In turn, we've done the same.”

Although a final tally of scholarship money earned by the class is still being calculated, it has exceeded $100,000.

Fifty-five graduates signed letters of intent May 24 to attend college or join the Armed Forces as part of the OHS senior awards ceremony.

To prepare for Friday, we talked with a few members of the Class of 2019 about their aspirations.

Mar'Reiyonna Froust will attend Wright State University this fall to major in theater studies with a minor in African-American studies. She was one of many speakers April 29 at a Confronting Hate and Creating Community conference held at Lorain County Community College.

“I've always loved theater,” she said. “Growing up has also shown me a lot of things that made me want to speak (at the LCCC conference) and it's something I don't want to stop OHS SENIORS PAGE C2

'STAY WOKE'

JASON HAWK EDITOR

When Martin Luther King Jr. addressed graduating Oberlin College seniors in 1965, he talked about "remaining awake during a great revolution."

Paraphrasing those words for a modern audience Monday, Apple vice president of environment, policy, and social initiatives Lisa Jackson told 2019 graduates to "stay woke" and fight injustice.

"Because while the world might be more just and inclusive than it has been, we have not gotten close to justice and inclusion," she said. "We still need this school and its graduates to step up."

Jackson said the voices of racism, misogyny, and hatred are still very much present and growing louder in too many places.

While the job market has been growing for a decade, economic inequality has reached levels not seen since the Gilded Age. Gun violence "is a constant, haunting prospect" for a generation that grew up with active

Apple vice president Lisa Jackson urges Oberlin College graduates to stay focused, show resilience, and serve others. shooter drills as part of the curriculum.

More than 50 years after King's commencement speech, there are still powerful people trying to make it harder for Americans to vote.

"And of course, the undeniable reality of climate change looms over all of this. The climate crisis

is already having an effect on nearly every major challenge before us. The longer we wait to act, the more it grows in its intensity and reach," said Jackson, who served as head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under President Barack COLLEGE PAGE C2

Laura Franco Zapata, Chuck Williams, and Natalia Viveros are ready to line up for the graduation march onto Tappan Square.

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LETTER Library support appreciated To the editor: On behalf of the board of yrustees, administration, and staff, we would like to thank the Oberlin community for your overwhelming support of the renewal of the public library levy.

Your support of our levies allows us to maintain the high standards of services that the library and the Bridge provide for the community: library materials (books, DVDs, music, etc.), building maintenance and repairs, and paying our staff.

The library levies account for about 72 percent of our budget so they are vitally important since state funding has decreased over the past 15 years.

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Experts, board choose new school site JASON HAWK EDITOR

It's a decision that's at once simple and yet over the past decade has proven agonizing: Where should Oberlin's new public school be built?

At long last, the question has been answered.

By unanimous vote on May 21, the board of education chose a site just south of Oberlin High School.

Topography had everything to do with the decision, said Brad Gellert of ThenDesign Architecture and Mike Scaparotti of Greenspace, the district's construction management firm.

The trick was to pick a flat location with excellent drainage, they said.

Examination of the North Pleasant Street property owned by the district showed it's slightly sloped, and storm water flows from the southwest corner to the northwest.

Also taken into account is a configuration that would allow the PK-5 elementary to have most of its windows on the north and south sides. That will boost energy performance and stop students from getting blasted by the sun at certain times of the day.

Coming into play were ongoing negotiations with Oberlin College to obtain a parcel of land off Park Street to the southeast of OHS. Advisers told the board that inking a deal with the college would only slow down the construction project.

Certain areas there are also potentially wetlands and could be home to protected species, they said.

If the district does obtain the small acreage, it would best be used for a life science or environmental studies area, ThenDesign and Greenspace counseled.

That left one good option — the relatively flat space just south of the high school, which is now home to parking spaces and tennis courts.

It's the high point of the site, with natural drainage that would allow building at the lowest possible cost, the experts said.

The site choice does cause some logistical problems but it was embraced with enthusiasm by school board members.

"It's exciting. Obviously the football field goes away. We'll have to figure that out, perhaps as early as this fall," said board member Barry Richard.

A retention pond will have to be built to handle storm water and temporary parking will have to be found to accommodate students and staff during construction.

Now the design phase can begin, using feedback from teachers, administrators, parents, and others.

Many have taken part in recent "visioning sessions" to brainstorm what features the new school should have, what needs can be served, and what ideals — such as sustainability — should be prioritized.

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Graduates Helene Tiley, Maria Altier, and Elizabeth Altier.

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"It is my sincere hope that yours is the last generation that needs to hear about the unaddressed threats of climate change from your commencement speakers," she said.

It is important to stay committed, even in the face of defeat, said Jackson.

That's a lesson she's taken to heart. After cheering on many victories for the environment — controls on mercury, reducing carbon emissions from power plants, and better regulations on pollution caused by motor vehicles — now she is seeing much of that progress rolled back.

Seeing your work undone can feel like failure but only if you let it, Jackson told graduates.

She hasn't given up the fight.

At Apple, Jackson has been working to bring clean energy sources online for production plants around the globe. The company is moving away from plastic in packaging. It's using more recycled materials to build its products. It's planting trees.

But the most important thing graduates can do it strive to make a difference in the lives of individuals, she said.

College president Carmen Ambar, speaking to the crowd of hundreds gathered on Tappan Square, said alumni all over the world have described their time at Oberlin as "transformational."

This is her second graduating class and Ambar said that given their bond it is hard to let go. She's had many students in her home, danced with them at The 'Sco, observed their classes, and watched them perform in concert and as athletes.

She has also watched students' commitment to issues big and small.

And commencement was no exception — as speakers took the stage, a few students marched with giant protest banners, one of which said "Corporations aren't sustainable."

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Scouts offer their respect as the flag is raised and the National Anthem is performed Monday at Wright Memorial Park.

INDISPUTABLY HEROES ◄ Chris Vough, pastor at East Oberlin Community Church, served as the keynote speaker. He is a veteran of the Air Force.

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Fresh flowers were laid on the concrete steps of Wright Memorial Park on Monday, as bright and alive as the memories of all those we've lost to America's many wars.

In the city's annual Memorial Day ceremony, Oberlin's veterans carried forward a wreath to commemorate those lost in the line of service.

This year, a stone was also placed in honor of prisoners of war and those still considered missing in action.

The Rev. Fred Bell of Mt. Zion Church offered a prayer for those "who have laid down their lives for the cause of freedom" and asked for blessings, strength, and peace for the the families of the fallen.

He also prayed for "an end to violence and conflict wherever they exist."

Taking the lectern as keynote speaker was the Rev. Chris Vough

of East Oberlin Community Church.

He served in the Air Force as an electrical engineer and in the branch's intelligence service.

Vough mourned for all who left the comforts of their homes to serve but never returned. "The men and women who have given their lives in service to this nation are indisputably heroes," he said.

"When their country called, they answered."

He talked of the more than

58,000 names inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., a grim list that seems to go on and on without end. Most are strangers to Oberlin but they each have meaning, Vough said.

The town has its own many names to remember, he said, such as Army Sgt. Louis Torres, whose life was cut short at age 23 by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan.

Those who died left unfillable holes in our homes, hearts, and communities. Vough said our society is grateful to all who sacrificed life and limb so we can live in safety.

After the brief service, veterans and their families were invited to Oberlin VFW Post 6273 for a brunch. which was followed by a flag retirement ceremony.

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Froust, a member of OHS volleyball, basketball, cheer, track, and softball squads, will be joined at Wright State

by Deilani Macarthy.

Macarthy is planning to major in sign language interpretation and minor in African-American studies.

“I wanted to major in business initially but changed my mind,” she said. “In the past and up to now, helping the deaf has been very important to me. I feel like stick-

ing with things I'm passionate about will help a lot with getting through all of the work.”

Maryn Tolbert will enter LCCC and Cleveland State University's nursing program while friend Jaylon Bowen will work toward becoming a paralegal at Kent State University.

The pair said they will miss attending Phoenix volleyball games and working shifts at Wendy's together.

“Nursing runs in my family and they're needed a lot in the world

right now,” Tolbert said.

“My aunt, Denita Tolbert-Brown, has really been a mentor for me around here and I'll miss her too. I made good friends and I'll miss all of those relationships.”

Bowen was named 2019 prom king is a member of OHS student council.

“My relationships with people and watching a lot of law shows has made me want to be a paralegal and someone who kind of works in the background,” he said.

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No injuries were reported early Tuesday following a CSX train derailment. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Train derails near Magyar, no injuries

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Ella Yoder, Mitchell You ung and Morgan Young smile before the Black River High School graduation ceremony begins.

JONATHAN DELOZIER REPORTER

A CSX train derailment Tuesday morning near Wheeling and Maygar streets left several cars strewn across the railroad tracks and forced officials to briefly cut off outside access to Wellington.

There were no reported injuries as of 10 a.m.

According to a statement from police chief Tim Barfield, the accident did not present a threat to area residents and no evacuations were necessary.

Just after 6 a.m., Wellington firefighters and South Lorain County Ambulance District paramedics responded to the scene. Mutual aid was called in from Oberlin and other surrounding communities.

Routes 58 and 18 were closed for a short time immediately following the derailment but were reopened within the next couple of hours. Prospect, Wheeling, Erie, and Kelly streets as well as West Herrick Avenue near the railroad crossing remained closed as responders began the cleanup process.

Mayor Hans Schneider commented on social media that the heaviest cleanup efforts would take place on Maygar Street.

SLCAD director Skip Gentry said the train seemed to avoid collision with any homes or buildings.

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Graduating Pirates thank community for support JONATHAN DELOZIER REPORTER

Having a close-knit atmosphere and well-traveled sports fan base were among the many compliments speakers paid to Black River High School on Friday during its 58th commencement ceremony.

All 110 members of the Class of 2019 were welcomed to the stage by first-year principal and fellow BRHS graduate Tracey Lambdin.

He thanked his younger counterparts for allowing him to be part of their senior year while all involved adjusted to new roles.

“Embrace the idea that you're prepared to continue your journey,” he said. “Take a moment.

Look around. This faculty has mentored and guided you to this point. Your friends have kept you grounded. Most importantly, your family has been there from the very beginning. Now they're here with you tonight to see you through.”

Co-valedictorians Benjamin Miller and Brennan Scheck said one-of-a-kind relationships and seeing Pirates football fans outnumber those for opposing teams at road playoff venues provided jolts of energy and optimism when they were needed the most.

Miller is one of two graduates to earn a CTE honors diploma and plans to attend Ohio State University this fall.

In his speech, he talked about best friend and fellow grad Dillon Bricker almost as much as himself.

“I look back at the past four years and I ponder the things I used to stress about,” Miller said.

“What if Mrs. Dieter assigns another essay this week? Why can't I grow a big bushy beard?

What color tie should I wear to homecoming? How does Dillon manage to get all the girls? I smile when I think about these things because these issues never cross my mind anymore. We, the Class of 2019, have always looked forward to this day rather

▲ Black River's Ella Yoder, Mitchell Young, Mallory Witucki and Morgan Young all smile on their way into the gym for graduation. ▼ Madeline Sommerville shows off her diploma.

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ABOVE: Recent grad Erica Benson smiles with new Black River grad Morgan Young.

Co-valedictorianS Ben Miller (ABOVE) and Brennan Scheck (BELOW) deliver their speeches to the Black River High School Class of 2019.

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Paige Vaughn is a little tired of waiting for the start of the ceremony. A smile from Mykala Clark with her diploma. Kyler Foster is excited to be on his way into the gym. Black River’s Libby Dilley can’t wait to get started.

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FROM D1 impatiently. We didn't skip any steps, took our time, and went the extra mile.”

Scheck, a National Honor Society member and academic honors diploma recipient, said students could always count on a sea of black and gold throwing emphatic support their way, whether on the football field or in the classroom.

“We drove through Spencer and Sullivan to those away games to see the streets lined with fans,” he said. “They were holding signs and honking for us.

In a 2016 playoff game against Grand Valley, this was a two-hour drive away. We warmed up with just a handful of fans in the stands, then returned to the locker room. We all held hands as we walked back out. I turned to my left and wow, was I amazed. I honestly never felt more pride in my community than I did that day.”

Phillip Fechuch, a government and history teacher in the district for more than 20 years, told graduates how he learned to love their school and community more and more with each trip away from home.

He was chosen to speak in an open vote by the class.

“The greatest title in history is to be a peacemaker,” he said. “Forgive everyone. Love everyone. Be the best you can be. There's always one thing all of us can say in here and have in common that can't be changed. There's two people: those who are Pirates and those who wish they could be. You'll always be a Pirate.”

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FROM D1 all of the calls are safe before they take them away.”

Wheeling Street resident Krissy Seredich said the impact as the train cars left the tracks sounded like a gunshot.

“Normally, we hear the train and it's not a big deal but this one seemed like it was going really fast,” she said. “Normally they blow their horns too but I don't think this one did. It just sounded faster with the way the train was hitting the tracks. Then there was such a loud boom.”

Seredich said at least one of the cars was carrying produce and that onions could be seen scattered around the crash site.

Officials have not commented on a possible cause of the accident.

Thursday, May 30, 2019

Wellington Enterprise

INCREDIBLE SEASON

Photos by Russ Gifford | Wellington Enterprise

They were nearly invincible — but the Dukes girls found their match in the Northwestern Huskies of West Salem. Wellington lost 4-0 in the Division III regional semifinal in Massillon. Huskies pitcher Briana Shearer frazzled the Dukes batters, striking out 10 for the shutout. PICTURED: Payton Regal lays down a bunt.

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Meyers draws praise for fair work Kim Meyers of Wellington has been named Fair Director of the Year for the state by the Greater Ohio Showmen’s Association.

The award honoring his work as director of the Lorain County Fair was announced April 14 at the Ohio Fair Managers Association district meeting in Kent.

A plaque was presented to Meyers by president Ron Pickworth in May at a meeting of the county fair board.

Meyers has served on the board for the past 15 years.

He currently serves as chairman of the midway and concessions, sponsorship, fundraising, and media relations committees.

His primary responsibility is overseeing all food, amusement rides, games, and indoor and outdoor exhibitors at the fair.

He also has made numerous presentations and put on seminars at the OFMA annual convention in Columbus.

Meyers was thrilled to receive this prestigious

award and expressed what an honor it was to be selected, given how many great directors there are affiliated with fair boards throughout Ohio.

He also thanked the entire fair board, fair secretary Charisse Nikel, and his children for all their help and said that without their collective support he could

not have achieved the accomplishments for which he was recognized.

There are approximately 2,000 fair directors in the state. The Greater Ohio Showmen’s Association is made up of more than 700 members and is specifically dedicated to Ohio’s fairs, festivals, and special events.

WELLINGTON ACADEMIC AWARDS The following honors were conveyed Sunday, May 19 at Wellington High School's 61st Academic Awards:

Mitterling, Madalyn Mull, William Palmison, Payton Regal, Wyatt Sasack, Arianna Woody, Allyson Zvara.

First Year Honors Derrick Andolsek, Dylan Andolsek, Kennedi Benko, Benjamin Bliss, Jonathan Brasee, Julianna Brasee, Annelise Broome, Natalie Calfo, Hunter Cantwell, McKenna Chappell, Autumn Conley, Heidi Cowling, LeAnn Elkin, Trinity Farr, Karlie Frenk, Gabriel Gayheart, Lindsey Gott, Teddi Hardoby, Benjamin Higgins, Hannah Ingrassia, Catherine Kasicki-Rodriguez, Michael Kidd, Jacob Knapp, Macy Marley, Jeremiah McKee, Phillip McKee, Karalyn Mitchell, Tyler Moore, Karen Murray, Brooke Noss, Maile Oswald, Bryanna Patton, Valerie Santee, Cody Soboslai, Melanie Solkiewicz, Miranda Sorg, Amanda Spiekerman, Jessie Teter, Jacob Weegmann, Alexis Wright, Kaitlyn Wright, Ava Zadorozny.

Third Year Honors Rebekah Arcuri, Hailey Bartish, Jayden Black, Jon Bowman, Brandon Bremke, Rachel Bremke, Jenna Calfo, Katlynn Caudill, Grace Dudziak, Jaciah Edwards, Anna Esterly, Sophia Hardoby, Cally Hardwick, Evan Kirkpatrick, Courtney Kroll, Nicholas Laposky, Bianca Massie, Jordan McKee, Sara Patterson, Jillian Sizer, Micah Smiley, Madison Soboslai, Joseph Solkiewicz, Alexis Starner, Madison Szakacs, Adam Tummel, Emily Watters.

Second Year Honors Lauren Alley, Jazmine Auble, Kendal Brasee, Charles Brinker, Samantha Cochick, Brooklinn Damiano, Kaitlyn Diller, Joseph Dudziak, Jacob Evans, Hannah Fiegelist, Summer Hamilton, Allison Haswell, Jenna Krakomperger, Austin Krouse, Jillian Laposky, Dylan Lawson, Lauren McClure, Taylor Michel, Caleb Mildenberg, Eryn

Fourth Year Honors Meredith Becher, Samuel Becher, Grace Broome, Hailey Buzaleski, Steven Del Campo, Cory Feron, Erin Frenk, Lauren Gronsky, Henry Haas, Cameron Lara, Alexis Lehmkuhl, Ashleigh Martin, Savannah McKee, Joshua Mitterling, Ethan Moore, Brandon Orozco, Liliana Pocock, Rianna Rosecrans, Hannah Soboslai, Alexa Timchuk, Emily Weegmann, Kaitlyn Whitaker, Ryan Whitaker.

Awards • The Hugh O'Brien Leadership Award: 2018 participants, Jenna Calfo and Nick

Laposky; 2019 participants, Jill Laposky and Cameron Brinker.

• Ronald Reagan Presidential Medal: Grace Broome.

• American Legion Buckeye Boys State: Sam Becher and Corey Feron.

• American Legion Buckeye Girls State: Madison Soboslai.

• Woodmen of the World History Award: Savannah McKee. • VFW Citizenship Awards: Troy Cole and Emily Weegman.

• VFW Community Service Award: Hannah Downs.

• VFW Sportsmanship Awards: Alexis Lehmkuhl and Ryan Whitaker.

Scholarships • Michael and Molly Adams Memorial Scholarship; Grace Broome.

• Alumni Scholarship: Hailey Bartish and Troy Cole.

• Babitt Family Scholarship: Cory Feron.

• Rex Brasee Memorial Scholarship: Erin Frenk.

• Fraternal Order of Eagles Scholarship: Hailey Buzaleski, Anna Esterly, Cory Feron, Lauren Gronsky, Rianna Rosecrans, and Ryan Whitaker.

• May and George Green Scholarship: Samuel Becher and Ryan Whitaker.

• McCormick Memorial Scholarship: Savannah McKee.

• Karl J. Olsen, MD Scholarship: Alexis Lehmkuhl.

• Valedictorian Scholarship: Meredith Becher.

• Edward and Maxine Wells Scholarship: Savannah McKee. • Mayo Wood Memorial Scholarship: Lauren Gronsky.

• Nancy and Don Lattimer Memorial Scholarship: Grace Broome, Cory Feron, and Savannah McKee. • Wellington Firefighters Association Allan “Buz” Anderson Jr. Scholarship: Hailey Buzaleski.

• Alice Andrus Scholarship: Troy Cole, Lauren Gronsky, and Ryan Whitaker.

• Beriswill Insurance Agency Scholarship: Kaitlyn Whitaker.

• Beta Sigma Phi Scholarship: Hailey Buzaleski.

• College Now Scholarship: Hailey Bartish and Cory Feron.

• Caroline Farago Scholar-Athlete Scholarship: Ryan Whitaker.

• Village of Wellington Founder to Futures Scholarship: Troy Cole and Cory Feron.

• Johns-Ruger Scholarship: Savannah McKee and Emily Weegmann.

• Kiwanis Scholarship: Rebekah Arcuri, Samuel Becher, Troy Cole, Steven Del Campo, and Kaitlyn Whitaker.

• Donald C. Linden Scholarship: Rebekah Arcuri, Mere-

dith Becher, Hailey Buzaleski, and Cory Feron.

• Lorain County Community College Trustee Scholarships: Ethan Moore, Savannah Roby, Hannah Soboslai, Alexa Timchuk, and Emily Weegmann.

• Lorain County Community College Presidential Scholarships: Hailey Buzaleski, Katelin DeZee, Jaciah Edwards, Henry Haas, and Brandon Orozco.

• Diversity Incentive Award: Jaciah Edwards and Brandon Orozco.

• Sherry Matcham Memorial Scholarship: Alexis Lehmkuhl.

• Shirley Matcham Memorial Scholarship: Ryan Whitaker.

• Sherryl Perkins Memorial Nursing Scholarship: Liliana Pocock.

• Anne E. Rosemark Memorial Scholarship: Erin Frenk and Cory Feron.

• Wellington Education Association Scholarship: Gabby Dobbins.

• WHS Soccer Boosters Scholarship: Cory Feron.

• Jason Hartman Memorial Wrestling Scholarship: Emily Watters.

• Medical Mutual Scholarship: Hailey Bartish.

• Walter and Virginia Nord Scholarship: Cory Feron.

• Myron and Elinor Kolbe Agricultural Scholarship: Savannah McKee and Dylan Andolsek.

WELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLLS Freshmen High Honor Roll: Derrick Andolsek, Kennedi Benko, Jonathan Brasee, Julianna Brasee, Annelise Broome, Natalie Calfo, Hunter Cantwell, McKenna Chappell, Autumn Conley, Trinity Farr, Lindsey Gott, Teddi Hardoby, Catherine Kasicki-Rodriguez, Jacob Knapp, Macy Marley, Phillip, McKee, Tyler Moore, Maile Oswald, Valerie Santee, Melanie Solkiewicz, Jessie Teter, Jacob Weegmann, Kaitlyn Wright, Ava Zadorozny.

Honor Roll: Karlie Frenk, Hannah Ingrassia, Jeremiah McKee, Karalyn Mitchell, Brooke Noss, Victoria Paramore, Bryanna Patton, Cody Soboslai, Miranda Sorg,

Amanda Spiekerman.

Merit Roll: Chloe Black, Cayden Conrad, Rianna Danesi, Jace Diedrick, Jaeda Dotson, Hailey Georgevich, Amy Greene, Summer Haynes, Rachel Kropff, Dominic McKenna, Mikayla Paramore, Jenna Pasadyn, William Peck, Bryce Shaw, Riley West, Kavai Xia, Justin Yeager.

Sophomores High Honor Roll: Lauren Alley, Jazmine Auble, Charles Brinker, Samantha Cochick, Heidi Cowling, Hannah Fiegelist, Jenna Krakomperger, Jillian Laposky, Taylor Michel, Madalyn Mull, William Palmison, Payton Regal, Arianna Woody.

Honor Roll: Ashley Elkin,

Summer Hamilton, Dylan Lawson, Lauren McClure, Wyatt Sasack.

Merit Roll: Lane Benton, Kendal Brasee, Alaine Bremke, Brooke Danko, Kaitlyn Diller, Joseph Dudziak, Jacob Evans, Allison Haswell, Eryn Mitterling, Jacob Shaver, Troy Smith, Cole Standen, Caleb Teague, Allyson Zvara.

Juniors High Honor Roll: Jon Bowman, Brandon Bremke, Rachel Bremke, Katlynn Caudill, Brooklinn Damiano, Cally Hardwick, Michael Kidd, Evan Kirkpatrick, Courtney Kroll, Austin Krouse, Bianca Massie, Caleb Mildenberg, Jillian Sizer, Micah Smiley, Madison Soboslai, Alexis Starner, Madison Szakacs,

Adam Tummel.

Honor Roll: Jayden Black, Jenna Calfo, Grace Dudziak, LeAnn Elkin, Gabriel Gayheart, MiKailah Godsey, Sophia Hardoby, Benjamin Higgins, Nicholas Laposky, Jordan McKee, Karen Murray, Joseph Solkiewicz, Alexis Wright.

Merit Roll: Brieanna Amend, Benjamin Bliss, Cassady Dials, Jalen Gibbs, Richard Ingrassia, Evan Jackson, Mason McClellan, Kevin Rutkowski, Deanna Santee, Hope Schatz, Blake Spiekerman, Katerina Straigt, Lukas Tandarich, Haven Wetherbee.

Seniors High Honor Roll: Rebekah Arcuri, Hailey Bartish, Meredith Becher, Samuel Bech-

er, Grace Broome, Hailey Buzaleski, Jaciah Edwards, Cory Feron, Erin Frenk, Lauren Gronsky, Cameron Lara, Alexis Lehmkihl, Savannah McKee, Joshua Mitterling, Liliana Pocock, Alexa Timchuk, Emily Watters, Emily Weegmann, Kaitlyn Whitaker, Ryan Whitaker.

Honor Roll: Dylan Andolsek, Anna Esterly, Henry Haas, Ashleigh Martin, Brandon Orozco, Sara Patterson, Rianna Rosecrans.

Merit Roll: Parker Adler, Troy Cole, Gabrielle Dobbins, Logan Evans, Mitchell Kindel, John Knox, Devyn Kranes, Teshawna Scott, Lauren Shibley, Jacob Springer, Matthew Teresi, Alexis Weaver.

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Wellington Enterprise

Thursday, May 30, 2019

FOR THOSE WHO DIDN’T RETURN

Village honors fallen on Memorial Day JONATHAN DELOZIER REPORTER

Photos by Jonathan Delozier | Wellington Enterprise

Wellington veterans gather Monday to honor the fallen in a Memorial Day ceremony, with a little help from the village’s young people.

A sizeable crowd lined South Main Street and followed a parade through town Monday, all honoring fallen heroes from Wellington and across the country in the village's Memorial Day ceremony.

Following remarks from keynote speaker Clayton Gregory, a retired U.S. Army Chaplain, Wellington's VFW Post 6941 and American Legion Post 8 led participants in a parade toward Union Cemetery.

There, Wellington High School students provided spoken and musical tributes and children left flowers to honor those who laid down their lives in war.

It was Gil Cole's 25th year leading the ceremony's planning committee.

He began helping with the event in 1988 under James Feron.

Cole was a military police officer in Vietnam from 1967 to 1969, has held the state office of sergeant-at-arms, and sits on the national committee of the American Legion. He is a VFW and American Legion member and has served as commander in Wellington for both organizations.

When the crowd began to disperse, Cole sat down for a moment of rest under the village hall gazebo.

A few minutes later, his sevenyear-old granddaughter, Arianna McGovern, ran up to him to make sure he was coming over for lunch.

“That always feels good,” said Cole about the brief visit. “They're why these heroes do what they do without knowing if they'll come back or not. It's about freedom and about their loved ones.

"I remember my first year doing this event the program was about a fourth as long as what it is now. It's grown so much. That's because this community comes out to show how much they respect those who didn't come back. They want to honor them.”