Lorain County Community Guide - June 15, 2023

Young Republicans facing turmoil at the top

The Lorain County Young Republicans organization is facing chaos at the top, as its executive director resigns and says the group is dissolving — a claim others dispute.

Kathleen Beyer took over as chairwoman of the group three months ago, but on Tuesday she turned in her resignation and told a Chronicle-Telegram reporter the chapter would close.

“It’s not really a de-chartering, we are choosing to close down,” Beyer said.

Former group chairman and current candidate for Elyria Clerk of Courts Greg Fanning, however,

said the group would reorganize and continue operations.

“The group is not dissolved,” Fanning said.

Fanning said he could not speak to specifics of the group as he was no longer directly involved, but that as a former chair and cofounder, current members had come to him for guidance after Beyer decided to resign.

“I’ve just tried to keep my distance from the whole thing because it’s a very volatile situation,” he said. “I would very much like to get this stuff handed over to the next group here.”

Beyer, however, said that Fanning was still actively involved in the group and had been “acting as chair-

man, but not chairman.” She alleged that Fanning refused to give up access to the group’s Facebook and Instagram pages and to transfer ownership of the Young Republicans’ WinRed account.

“(Fanning) pressed me at an Elyria Republicans meeting (and) got in my face, as a woman, put his finger in my face,” Beyer said. “I told him to get off the (group) Facebook and the WinRed.”

WinRed is an app endorsed by the National Republican Party for use in fundraising for Republican and conservative campaigns and organizations.

Fanning said that while he was still the owner of the Young Republicans WinRed account and still

had business access to the Facebook page, he was actually actively trying to remove himself from both.

The Young Republicans WinRed page is still under Fanning’s account along with his personal campaign page, but he said this was simply because he had made the account.

“Since I stepped down, I would like nothing more than to get rid of the Young Republicans off my account,” Fanning said. His contention was that he could not transfer ownership of the account to Beyer until she entered information into WinRed that she had not done.

“(Beyer) would have to give WinRed her driver’s license and her Social Security number,” Fanning

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said. “She never did that. So she’s still an admin, but she never went through the steps to become an owner. Therefore, I cannot revoke my ownership.”

Beyer maintained that Fanning was actively refusing to transfer the account.

“I told him ‘I am reporting you for campaign finance fraud,’” she said.

“How do I know he’s not taking LCYR money and moving it over to his (account)? I don’t know if he is, he might not be, but why are they tied together?”

Fanning said he had not and would not use any money donated to the Young Republicans for his personal campaign, and said he had spoken with officials from Secretary

of State Frank LaRose’s office.

“I’d never do anything like that,” he said. “And I have consulted the actual authority in the matter and they said, ‘Everything’s fine,’ which is just the secretary of state’s office.”

Beyer said that Fanning’s actions since she joined the Young Republicans made her concerned about his fitness for office.

“We are going to put him in charge of the Elyria Municipal Court, and he’s going to be in charge of a staff? Like, that’s horrific,” she said. “And that’s me as a Republican saying that.” Faced with this, Fanning pointed to his clear victory in the Republican primary in May.

Two departments mourn the loss of Vermilion Twp. firefighter

Vermilion Township firefighter Bill McCale, 51, died of apparent natural causes June 10 at his home in Vermilion.

McCale had been a member of the Vermilion Fire Department for over 12 years before recently moving to the Vermilion Township Fire Department.

Former Vermilion Fire Chief Chris Stempowski knew McCale well and said the former chief engineer had a huge influence on making the department what it is, and had continued to be a vital member of the community after going to work for Vermilion Township.

“I’m almost at a loss for words,” Stempowski said. “Bill was a phenomenal man. There wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do for the Vermilion Fire Department or its members. He was instrumental in maintaining our apparatus, in getting our heavy rescue truck replaced after an accident and in building the new facility on Douglas Street.”

Current Vermilion Fire Chief Bill Brown did not work with McCale for as

long as Stempowski, but also shared high praise of what he had done for the community.

“(McCale) was a great guy and an incredible firefighter,” Brown said. “He was the type of guy you want to have in your community.”

McCale is survived by his wife Stephanie and his two children.

“Bill was a good person, a good father and an ideal member of the community,” Brown said.

Responding to the death of a former colleague and long-time friend is difficult for emergency responders, but Brown said it is always a possibility in a small community.

“You hate to say it’s part of the job, but it is,” he said. “It doesn’t happen often, but when it does obviously it’s hard on our guys.”

Brown said McCale would be missed not only by his family and colleagues but anyone in the wider community who met him.

Trains event on June 3.

RIGHT: Matthew Warner, 2, plays with the trucks in the dirt pile at the Carlisle Reservation.

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BILL McCALE

Theresa Josephine Senghas

Theresa Josephine Senghas, 92, of Wellington, died Wednesday, June 7, 2023 under hospice care at the Elms, surrounded by her family. Born December 7, 1930 to the late Caroline (nee Augustino) and Benedetto Farago, Theresa was a lifelong Wellington resident and graduated with the WHS Class of 1948. She was the proud matriarch of the family, as the oldest of the 12 siblings. She worked as a legal secretary for attorney Wagner in Wellington and was a probate department clerk. Theresa also served as a notary public for many years. Theresa was a faithful member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and belonged to the Wellington Alumni Association. For 35 years, she was an Avon Cosmetics Rep.

A cheerleader in high school, Theresa also kept that spirit with her and spent her life cheering on family and friends in many of Wellington’s Athletic Clubs. Theresa was proud of the fact that there have been well over 100 family members who have graduated from Wellington High School. She enjoyed crossword puzzles in her later years. She is survived by her children, Ed (Paula) Senghas, Mitch (Marla) Senghas and Cindi (Skip) Whitney, all of Wellington; grandchildren, Chad Senghas, Nick Senghas, Fred Senghas, Michelle Tully, Curtis Senghas, Rachel Howington, Ashley Mills, Colby Whitney and Tyler Whitney; 22 great-grandchildren; siblings, Angie Brinker, Rose Barrett, Helen Dronsfield, Josie (Butch) Boone, Tony (Marty) Farago, Joe (Karen) Farago and Jim Farago, all of Wellington; sister-in-law, Paulette Farago.

In addition to her parents, Theresa was preceded by her husband, Edward F. Senghas III; brothers, Carl and Bill Farago; ;sisters, Mary Baker and Bea Bowman; and half sister, Caroline Mancuso, of S’Agatha, Sicily.

Visitation will be held Friday, June 9, 2023 from 10 a.m. until 12 Noon at St. Patrick Parish, 512 North Main St, in the old Church. A small prayer service will be held at 12 Noon.

Theresa’s family suggests donations to the Caroline Farago Memorial Scholarship, c/o Jim Farago, 258 North Main St, Wellington, Ohio 44090.

Fond memories and condolences may be shared online at www.norton-eastmanfuneralhome.com.

“I won my primary with 64 percent of the vote,” he said. “So the voters don’t agree, in my opinion, with (Beyer). So I don’t think my fitness for office is in question with the average voter.”

Beyer said she would remain involved in politics in the county and would be turning her attention to the Lorain County Republican Party and fixing what she sees as long-standing issues in its leadership.

“We’re gonna fix it because guess what’s coming up, new central committee, and guess who’s gonna fill those new seats…” Beyer said. “We are gonna get some young people in there and we’re gonna retire the geriatric club.”

Fanning, meanwhile,

Lemonade stand raises funds for cancer research

knew it was the perfect opportunity.

reiterated his desire to see new leadership take over the Young Republicans while focusing on his campaign for Clerk of Courts. “I’m much more interested in doing good and, hopefully, come January, as clerk than I am in dealing with this,” he said. “I think it’s high school drama, to be honest with you.”

In a June 9 news release, the group announced it had elected a new executive committee and planned for a “promising future.”

The new officers are:

● Chairman Anthony Savage

● Vice-chair Duane Russell

● Treasurer Kevin Keesee

● Deputy treasurer Jason Hadchiti

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NORTH RIDGEVILLE

— Lemonade stands are often a way for children to make some cash and have a little fun, but on June 9 a stand in North Ridgeville also helped save children’s lives.

The Kmiecik family ran a donation-based lemonade stand in partnership with the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Money raised from the sale will be donated to cancer research.

Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation began with one lemonade stand that raised $2,000. Alexandra “Alex” Scott was 4 years old and battling neuroblastoma when she asked to donate the money so doctors could find cures for all children battling cancer. Since then, ALSF has funded more than 1,000 cutting-edge research projects at nearly 150 institutions in the U.S. and Canada.

For the Kmiecik family, ALSF’s founding story is close to home.

Daughter Cece Kmiecik was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at

3 years old. Luckily, Cece will be off treatment for three years in August, and in two more years will be considered a survivor.

Around the time that Cece first got sick, Cece’s

mother, Lexy Kmiecik, heard about the foundation.

She was hesitant at first, but when ALSF reached out to her in an email, she

“This is perfect for my family,” Lexy Kimiecik remembers thinking. “My children will adore doing this and they’ll learn a valuable lesson while we do it about giving back.”

ASLF also holds a program for the siblings of young cancer patients called the SuperSibs Program.

Through SuperSibs, sister Lily Kmiecik helped with the lemonade stand and won an art contest. Her drawing will be showcased on Aldi grocery bags.

“So often the siblings are forgotten and pushed to the side, so for them to make the effort to include the siblings is really special,” her mother said.

“Lily is just over the moon. She’s so excited about it” Lexy Kmiecik said. “We’re really excited, we’re very proud of her.” Friday’s lemonade stand was the fourth held by the Kmieciks. Patrons could donate via QR codes or with cash; almost $600 was raised. To donate online, visit https://www. alexslemonade.org/ mypage/3259846/donate.

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Lily gets a donation from Frank Vacha for a cup of lemonade at their stand in North Ridgeville on June 9 for Alex’s Lemonade Stand. ALSF is dedicated to changing children’s lives through impactful research, raising awareness and supporting families to help cure pediatric cancer.

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Lily Kmiecik, 7, gets lemonade for a customer at their stand in North Ridgeville on June 9 for Alex’s Lemonade Stand. ALSF is dedicated to changing children’s lives through impactful research, raising awareness and supporting families to help cure pediatric cancer.

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City Council voted Monday evening to establish a designated outdoor refreshment area, or DORA, in downtown, allowing alcoholic beverages to be consumed outside in the area if the beverages are in designated cups. The DORA will be active only during special events for the first year.

Amherst City Council establishes designated refreshment area

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Amherst so will allow alcoholic drinks outside.

City Council established a designated outdoor refreshment area at its meeting Monday evening, allowing alcoholic beverages to be consumed along areas of Park Avenue, South Main and Church streets.

During the first year, the DORA will be in effect during special events desig-

nated by the mayor, safety/ service director and police chief.

Restaurants and bars with liquor permits can sell beverages in the DORA, which must be in specially marked cups with the name of the restaurant. Main Street Amherst will establish rules for the types, and costs, of the cups, according to the ordinance. Signs will be placed around downtown marking the outdoor refreshment area.

Restaurants without a liquor permit, or other businesses in the DORA, may allow patrons with DORA cups to enter their business, if permitted by the owner, also according to the ordinance. Amherst’s DORA has been a long time coming, with discussions first starting last summer, but was tabled at the mayor’s request until earlier this year. There are 109 cities with DORAs in Ohio, including neighboring Lorain.

Jevon Terance holds fashion show on Lorain pier

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Lorain fashion designer Jevon Terance held his “Desert Nights” fashion show on the end of the Mile Long Pier in Lorain on Sunday evening. More than 20 models showed off the collection, inspired by the desert and the city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, to a large crowd at the end of the pier. Desert Nights is the latest collection from the Jevon Terance Fashion Line. Terance, a lifelong Lorain resident, has had his fashion displayed at internationally renowned events such as New York Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week and more.

3 Lorain County residents graduate from State Highway Patrol academy

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Three Lorain County residents are new members of the Ohio State Highway Patrol after graduating from the agency’s academy in Columbus on June 9. Halle Paris and Casey McCray, both of LaGrange, and Gabriel Cratcha of North Ridgeville, were among 29 new troopers who graduated with the patrol’s 171st Academy Class after 30 weeks of training. Paris will be assigned to the patrol’s Norwalk post, McCray to the Mansfield post, and Cratcha to the Canfield post, according to a news release.

State Rep. Cindy Abrams, R-Harrison, delivered the commencement address

and Fairfield County Common Pleas Judge David Trimmer issued the oath of office. Trooper Anthony Gill, who will be assigned to the Warren post, was selected as class speaker.

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Jones also gave remarks Friday.

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ty Director Andy Wilson and Highway Patrol Superintendent Col. Charles

Courses completed by the new troopers included crash investigation, criminal and traffic law, detection of impaired drivers, firearms, physical fitness, self-defense and emergency vehicle operations.

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Graduates will begin to report to their posts on Sunday. Their first 70 working days will be a field-training period under the guidance of a veteran officer, according to the patrol.

Wellington grad earns scholarship

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation recently announced that 45 Cooke Young Scholars from around the United States have been accepted into the Cooke College Scholarship Program.

Maya Feron, Wellington Class of 2023 graduate, is among the 45 students, and is the only student from Ohio selected.

The Cooke Foundation will provide these 45 high school seniors with up to $55,000 per-year for up to four years to complete a bachelor’s degree through the College Scholarship Program. Cooke College Scholars also have access to comprehensive academic and career advising, funding to study abroad, internship and conference stipends, and a thriving community of motivated peers in the Cooke Scholar community.

The students entered the Cooke Young Scholars Program as eighth-graders in 2019. As a cohort, they have attended two residential summer programs together. During the summer before eighth-grade, Young Scholars spent three weeks at the University of Pennsylvania exploring social and political issues through project-based service-learning and academic study.

This past summer, Scholars took part in an inquiry‐based enrichment experience at the University of Connecticut, participating in experiential research projects.

The Young Scholars Program is a selective fiveyear, pre-college scholarship for high-performing students with financial need.

Feron’s high school activities included marching band, Drama Club, ROX (Ruling Our eXperiences) and Student Council class president. She will attend Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service to study international politics and Arabic this fall.

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is dedicated to advancing the education of students who have financial need. Since 2000, the Foundation has awarded $190 million in scholarships to nearly 2,500 students from eighth-grade through graduate school, along with comprehensive counseling and other support services.

The Foundation has also provided over $100 million in grants to organizations that serve such students.

The Sheffield Lake Fire Department is ready to make water rescues faster and more effectively with the launch of two personal watercraft for the department.

Four members of the department have been trained to use the specialized SeaDoo personal watercraft to make rescues as part of the new Water Safety Program.

“Having this capability is a great asset for Sheffield Lake and our neighboring communities on the shores of Lake Erie,” fire Chief David Novak said. “A lakefront community has the responsibility of being fully prepared in the event of water rescue operations. To that end, the addition of the personal watercrafts to our SLFD fleet will enable our team to expedite such water rescue operations. Like any job, the proper tools are necessary.”

Sheffield Lake previously had to wait for water rescue assistance from neighboring communities such as Avon Lake, but under the new program it will have its own watercraft ready at all times.

The personal watercraft will always be ready at the Sheffield Lake Boat Launch, giving the department much better response time to water emergencies.

“This will save valuable time in these urgent time-sensitive situations,”

Novak said. “With training, the PWCs will be able to be deployed, typically, in under 10 minutes.”

The department has responded to 15 water emergencies since 2017, but the death of kayaker Evan Zeller, 30, was the immediate motivation to push for the new program.

“The most recent, and catalyst for this project, was the disappearance of a kayaker on Nov. 5, 2022,” Novak said.

Zeller was off the coast of Sheffield Lake on Nov. 5 when his kayak capsized.

Rescue teams were unable to locate him, and his body was eventually recovered in Lake Erie near Dunkirk, New York, on Jan. 20.

The water rescue program officially started on March 19, following joint water rescue training between the Sheffield Lake and Avon Lake fire departments and provided by Michigan Rescue Concepts of MaComb County, Michigan.

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With Flag Day around the corner, flags fly along the street in Wellington on June 11.

Sheffield Lake Fire Department will use personal watercraft for rescues

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Sheffield Lake firefighters participate in a training exercise using the department’s new personal watercraft.

Chalk Walk to feature ‘Save the Coral Reef’ mural

OBERLIN — Oberlin’s sidewalks will be a little more colorful June 24.

On June 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Oberlin Chalk Walk will return for its 16th year. Participants are invited to receive free pastels and other art supplies to create their own artwork. Artists of all ages and skill levels may register and provide monetary donations at registration and information tents — which will be present throughout downtown Oberlin on the day of the event.

The Chalk Walk began with the goal of making art more accessible, said Janet Haar, Oberlin Business Partnership executive director.

“It was just an idea of more of the arts community in Oberlin to have a day where families could participate in art by doing something that they could do without having to be ‘artists,’” Haar said. “So to be able to come and draw pictures on the sidewalks in Oberlin and just being among other people doing the same thing.”

Annually, five organizations collaborate to put together the Chalk Walk: the Allen Memorial Art Museum, the Firelands Association for the Visual Arts, the Oberlin Business Partnership, the Oberlin Heritage Center, and the Oberlin Public Library.

While exact numbers of attendees cannot be calculated, the Chalk Walk tends to invite a significant turnout. In 2019, 1,100 people registered to participate — hailing

from Oberlin and beyond, Haar said.

“By register, we simply mean come to one of the five welcome tables and fill out a little form that has your zip code on it, so we’ll know where you’re from, the number of people in your party, and then that just allows you to get free chalk because the chalk is free to anybody who wants to participate,” she said. “However, lots of people bring their own chalk and just find a square and start making pictures without registering.”

This year, organizers expect a large turnout as the Chalk Walk will coincide with Lorain County Pride, organized by LGBTQ+ Lorain County – from 12-6 p.m. in Oberlin’s Tappan Square.

The Chalk Walk will take place across the street from Tappan Square.

“Generally it’s from State Route 511 or Lorraine Road all the way down to Vine on 58,” Haar said. “And then lots of stuff is going on on East College Street and West College Street. So it kind of forms a plus sign.”

Every year, local professional artists are invited to create a mural on the wall adjacent to the Oberlin Public Library, as well.

“This year there are five artists working on that wall, and the theme of that wall is ‘Save the Coral Reef,’” Haar said. “So it should be a beautiful picture. And because it’s a little bit hidden, sometimes people don’t walk back there and see it. But two things: it’s really interesting to watch people work on it, and the second one is it’s usually absolutely gorgeous when they finish.”

Lorain County Retired T eachers Association gives out six $1,500 scholarships to high school, college students

The Lorain County Retired Teachers Association recently awarded six $1,500 scholarships to “outstanding” high school and college students during its annual May scholarship luncheon.

Eleven applicants vied for three grants from the Mary Elizabeth Keller Scholarship fund, awarded to college juniors and seniors entering the field of education, Keller scholarship Chairwoman Sandy Drabiak said.

The recipients were:

● Amber Allen, a senior at Bowling Green State University majoring in early childhood education. She graduated from Midview High School in 2020, and is the daughter of Christopher and Kelly Allen.

● Katherine DeMarco, also at Bowling Green State University and also majoring in early childhood education. She graduated from Midview High School in 2019, and she is the daughter of Dean and Teresa DeMarco.

● Jillian Filipiak, who plans to graduate from Bowling Green State University in 2025 with a major in middle childhood education. She is the daughter of Michael and Melissa Filipiak and graduated from Midview High School in 2021.

Spectrum graduate takes job with Lorain Public Property Department

LORAIN — On June 5, Jaishon Cowart graduated from Spectrum School. The next day he started his new job with the city’s Public Property Department.

Mayor Jack Bradley recognized Cowart during his keynote speech to the graduates and their families at the Lorain Palace Theatre.

Love is what helped get those graduates through the door, and love is what will help them all succeed in the future, he said.

And for Cowart, his self-confidence and self-advocacy are what helped get him his new job, Bradley said. Cowart had enjoyed watching city workers repave his street, and began following the paving crew.

At night, Cowart would research everything he could about the trucks and equipment the crew was using, and then come in and tell the men working about the equipment they were using, Bradley said.

One of the men on the paving crew reached out

to an employee he knew at Spectrum and helped get Cowart an internship with the city’s Public Properties Department.

From there, the internship developed into temporary summer employment starting today, and plans for a permanent position, Bradley said. Cowart’s co-workers showed up for his graduation, giving the new graduate a hug as each came up on stage to stand beside

him.

“(He) should be an inspiration to all of you attending Spectrum School,” Bradley said. “Jaishon is going to be a success in life.”

Cowart said he was excited to start his new job, which will include mowing grass and other maintenance work throughout the city.

Four other students graduated from Spectrum alongside Cowart: Omarion

Allende, Jacob Buchanan, Abigail Gargasz and Jonathon Vozary. The school also celebrated its kindergarten and middle school students being promoted to higher grades, and several classes performed songs and dances for parents during the ceremony.

Spectrum School serves students with special needs, including cognitive delays, challenging behaviors and autism spectrum diagnosis.

The second round of scholarships came from the Orrin R. Findley/William and Betty Lute Scholarship, which is open to graduating Lorain County seniors who are the children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews of Lorain County educators. Virginia Waratinsky, the chairwoman of the Findley/Lute Scholarship, said 35 applications were received from 11 different high schools for the three scholarships available in 2023.

The recipients were:

● Meghan Hubbard, who will attend Ohio State University as a premed student. She graduated from Midview High School and is the daughter of Barrett and Erin Hubbard.

● Elaina Magel, who will be attending John Carroll University as a premed student. She graduated from Keystone High School this year. She is the daughter of Charles and Christina Magel.

● Alexandria Rion, who will be studying biology at Bowling Green State University. She is the daughter of Mitch and Val Rion, both teachers at Brookside High School.

The 2024 scholarship application will be online in early January when students return from the 2023-24 winter break. To download the application and review the requirements, visit lorcorta.org.

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Giselle Soto works on her art during the Oberlin Chalk Walk on June 25, 2022.

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Far right, Jaishon Brooks claps as he reacts to the crowd applauding him as Mayor Jack Bradley talks about his role in his internsip with the city. City of Lorain employees joined him on stage where he was honored during graduation of the Spectrum School st the Lorain Palace.

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Family, community rally to help teen regain her independence

AVON LAKE — A fundraising effort to support Hannah Doty, a 17-year old Avon Lake resident with quadriplegia, has surpassed its goal of $20,000 in just four days.

In March, Doty began experiencing seizures which put her into a coma and required her to undergo brain surgery.

Doty was diagnosed with acute motor sensory axonal neuropathy, a rare and severe variant of GuillainBarré syndrome, a condition in which a person’s immune system attacks their nerves. The variant can disrupt the nervous system, affecting motor control and often leading to seizures. Doty is now quadriplegic.

Hannah Doty’s mother, Allysun Selick, said that the hardest part has been the loss of independence Doty has long desired.

“What has truly made this whole experience so difficult is how incredibly independent she is,” Selick said. “The second she turned 14 and was able to work, she went out and started applying for jobs. What has been so hard for her is just being completely dependent on people for literally everything.”

Expected to return home in July, Doty has been working hard to regain the motor skills and independence that she lost, and a GoFundMe campaign started by family friend Ashley McLaughlin seeks to help Doty and her family along that journey.

“Nearly three months in, Hannah has regained her vision, voice and ability to eat/swallow food, but has a difficult road ahead of her and has lost all the independence she worked so hard to gain as a teen,” McLaughlin said. “Other

than some head, neck and shoulder movement along with her left hand, her progress is extremely slow.”

The GoFundMe page will support the Selick family in paying for Doty’s medical bills, her therapy, accessibility renovations to their home and whatever else the family may need.

“We are hoping to ensure Hannah and her family have everything they need to be able to care for her safely at home and continue to provide for her (three) siblings,”

McLaughlin said.

The GoFundMe page said that after returning home, Doty will have at least 18 months of rehabilitation ahead of her and has an 85 percent chance to make a full recovery.

Even after she leaves the hospital, Doty will require 24 hour care, but Selick is confident in the recovery plan her family and doctors have, and in her daughter’s willingness to put in the work to regain her independence.

“(Doty has said) I’m not gonna

feel sorry for myself, I am going to work through this and work hard and give it my all every day,” Selick said. “Some days might be two steps forward and one step back, but I really think her — for lack of a better word — stick-toit-ivenesss is going to get her to a rehabilitated state at some point.”

As of 6 p.m. Sunday, the campaign had collected $20,235 from 233 contributors, surpassing its initial goal of $20,000 set when the campaign started on Wednesday.

Selick said just as her daughter had to accept she needed help in recovery, her family had to come to terms with asking for help in supporting that recovery.

But once they did, Selick said the support has been overwhelming.

Much of that support has come through friendships and connections the Selick family made in their years committed to fundraising on behalf of others.

The Selick family has helped raise thousands of dollars for

organizations such as the Greater Cleveland and Second Harvest food banks, March of Dimes, the Autism Society of Greater Cleveland and many more.

“We could have never imagined just how much what we put out into the world has come back to us,” Selick said.

Selick also credited the people of Avon Lake for taking an interest in her family, and helping share their story and their need with people in the community and beyond.

“Avon Lake has always been, in my opinion, a community of neighbors helping neighbors,” she said. “Everybody just continues to spread the word and there’s just no word to describe what that feels like.”

Selick said she knew almost nothing about Guillain-Barré syndrome prior to her daughter’s illness, and said people should inform themselves about what the early signs are.

“One minute, Hannah was a normal high schooler who went to school and then to dinner with her friends,” she said. “Maybe five or six hours later, she was intubated. I just hope people will learn the warning signs of GBS and be aware, and that we can help even one family catch it sooner than we did.”

Guillain-Barré syndrome is very rare, with only 3,000 to 6,000 cases per year in the U.S. according to the CDC. It most often develops during or immediately after another illness, like a viral or bacterial infection. A common warning sign is weakness and tingling that begins in the legs and extends to the torso and arms and persists.

The fundraising campaign can be found on the GoFundMe website under “Hannah’s Road to AMSAN GBS Recovery.”

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Fish for free across Ohio this weekend

If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime, they say.

Well, here in Ohio you’ll need to add some extra cash to that equation if you’re older than 16 to obtain your fishing license.

However, next weekend Ohioans can teach anyone to fish or just cast their line for the fun of it. To kick off the fishing season, Ohio is offering its annual free fishing days across the state June 17-18, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife announced in a news release. No license or fee will be required to fish at public fishing destinations on those days.

Ohio’s annual free fishing days aim to encourage participation in the popular summer activity and give a chance to those who would like to try fishing, where as the saying goes, they can be fed for a lifetime.

For those teaching a person to fish these days, the Division of Wildlife recommends these tips:

● Keep the trip simple by considering a person’s age and skill level.

● Choose a pond, lake or stream where beginners can easily catch a few fish.

● Use live bait to improve the odds of catching a fish. Live bait is also more interesting for children.

● Bring a camera and snacks.

● Be patient. Be prepared to spend time untangling lines, baiting hooks, waiting for a bite, landing fish and taking pictures.

● Most of all, keep the trip fun.

The Division of Wildlife provides many resources on its website for a fun, memorable fishing trip, including places to fish near you.

Outside of June 17 and 18, all Ohioans older than 16 are required to have a fishing license to fish across the state.

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Hannah Doty, 17, of Avon Lake. Doty was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome in March, and a GoFundMe campaign has raised over $20,000 to support she and her family.

Boys and Girls Clubs free

summer meals

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio ll participate in the summer food service program, providing food to children at sites throughout Lorain, Erie and Huron counties June 12 to Aug. 11.

Children up to 18-years-old. Individuals 19-through-21-years-old with mental or physical disabilities currently enrolled in an educational program can also receive summer meals.

McCormick Middle School in Wellington, along with several schools in Lorain and Elyria are feeding sites.

New Russia Township

New Russia Township Board of Trustees will hold a work session meeting on Monday, June 19, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at the Township Administration Offices, 46300 Butternut Ridge Rd., Oberlin to review cemetery rules and regulations.

Kendal at Oberlin

Kendal at Oberlin is pleased to announce its designation as a “LGBTQ+ Long-Term Care Equality High Performer” in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and SAGE’s Long-Term Care Equality Index (LEI). The LEI is the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey of residential long-term care and senior housing communities on policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of

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their LGBTQ+ residents, visitors and employees. This year, 200 senior housing communities across 34 states participated in the LEI. Kendal at Oberlin is the only senior housing provider in Lorain County to be recognized in the LEI program. The state of Ohio was well-represented with more participants than any other state in the U.S.

Chalk Walk

The Oberlin Chalk Walk returns for its 16th year from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 24. ocal and regional artists will create imaginative chalk drawings throughout downtown Oberlin. Volunteers will be on hand to provide free materials and visitors of all ages can add their own artwork to the sidewalk gallery. Oberlin Chalk Walk is a collaborative event organized by Allen Memorial Art Museum, Firelands Association for the Visual Arts (FAVA), Oberlin Business Partnership (OBP), Oberlin Heritage Center, and Oberlin Public Library. To learn more about the artists, and to see pictures from previous years’ events, please visit: www.facebook.com/oberlinchalkwalk.

Amherst Public Library

6/15 and 6/19 - Adult Craft - Clay Pot Candy

Dish

6/20 - Canine Reading

Buddies

6/23 - Music + Movement Storytime

6/23 and 6/24 - Summer Movie Matinee Series

6/24 - Adapted Storytime

6/27 - Tokusatsu Club

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South Amherst Alumni Banquet

The South Amherst alumni banquet is July 15 at the New Russia Township Hall. The class of 1973 will be honored. Invitations have been sent out and must be returned by July 1. t. If you haven’t received one, please call Jerry Bozicevich at 440773-5546.

Any senior who’s parents or grandparents have graduated from South Amherst is eligible to apply for a $500.00 scholarship. Please call Jerry for an application. Donations for the scholarship fund are always welcome. For more information, call Raynelle Bozicevich (440) 242-1283, raynelle187@oh.rr.com or Jerry Bozicevich (440) 773-5546.

Herrick Memorial Library

● Summer Reading Program: June 1 to July 31. Partcipants can win prizes in their age category. Regustration starts June 1 and the more books read or listened to, the higher chances of winning prizes.

● Read to Putter the therapy dog: 3:15-4:30 p.m. Thursdays

Amherst Historical Society

● The Amherst Historical Society extended its deadline for trade, vocational school and certification scholarship applications. There are two $1,500 scholarships available. The new deadline to apply is 4 p.m. June 23 to the Amherst Historical Society office, 113 South Lake St., Amherst. Applications must include a two-pages or less, double-spaced personal statement, including information on eligiblility and/ or need. The full application can be downloaded at amhersthistoricalsociety. org.

● The Taste of History Military Living History event is 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 17 at The Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Ave. The event will have samples of military food and rations, displays, kids’ activities and more.

Oberlin Heritage Center

● The Oberlin Heritage Center will offer its ‘Freedom’s Friends: Abolition and the Underground Railroad’ history walk in June. Prior to the Civil War, as many as 3,000 African Americans passed through or lived in Oberlin after escaping from slavery. The town was said to be second only to Canada as an asy-

lum for freedom seekers. Guests on this history walk are guided by a docent from OHC who discusses the historic decisions that shaped Oberlin’s growth as a station on the Underground Railroad and the individuals and events that marked Oberlin as one of the most active stations.

Tours are 11 a.m. Saturdays, June 17 and 24. The group meets on the front steps of First Church at the corner of routes 8 and 511.

Registration is recommended. Participants can register online at oberlinheritagecenter.org or by calling (440) 774-1700.

History Walk Fees: $6/ adult Children/students/members: Free

● The Heritage Center’s summer camp registration is now open.

Architecture Camp is 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 7-11. It is for children ages 8 to 13.

Members (including children and grandchildren of members) $110

Non-members $125

Atronomy and antiquity camp is 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 14-18. It is for children ages 10-15.

Members (including children and grandchildren of members) $110

Non-members $125

For more information, please email our Museum Education and Tour Manager at tourinfo@oberlinheritage.org or register online at oberlinheritagecenter.org

Oberlin Farmers Market

The market season will run on Saturdays through Oct. 14, starting at 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. The market specializes in seasonal fresh farm produce, fruit, farm raised meats, natural sweeteners, an assortment of baked goods, such as pies, breads, cookies, flowers, plants, jams, sauces, crafts and more. The market is located in the parking lot of Oberlin Public Library and Oberlin City Hall across from the post office at 69-85 South Main Street, Oberlin, OH 44074.

Westwood Cemetery

Stone cleaning at Westwood will be 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. the first Saturday of the month, May through October.

Cleaning techniques are easy and supplies are

provided. Please bring any small gardening tools, gloves, and/or brooms to help remove debris. Please note that all participants will complete a volunteer form which will be provided once you arrive. Cleaning sessions depend on the weather; check our Facebook page for updates. Everyone is welcome. Location is Westwood Cemetery, 455 Morgan St, Oberlin.

Genesis House

Lorain County Safe Harbor’s Love Shouldn’t Hurt 5K and challenge virtual run/walk is June 1125. Participants can raise awareness for domestic violence issues in Lorain County and honor the lives lost through this virtual event.

There is a traditional virtual 5k, as well as six-person teams and an individual, 56-mile challenge. The 56 mile challenge represents one mile for each person in Lorain County lost to domestic violence since 1989.

Registration is due May 22 via www.eventbrite. com/e/love-shouldnt-hurt5k-challenge-tickets-551791923497.

The six person team challenge is $240 per team; the individual 56-mile challenge is $45 per person and the individual 5k is $40 per person.

Firelands Genealogical Society

Don Hite of New London will be giving the Firelands Genealogical Society program at 7 p.m. June 26 on “Convergence of the Ologies.”

The group meets in Norwalk at the Laning-Young Research Library, 9 Case Avenue, and all meetings are free and open to the public. Don’s program will take us beyond modern family history research and look at some of the records pertaining to the nobility in Europe and even genealogical text in the Bible, taking us back hundreds and even thousands of years. Family heritage has been important in all generations. Donald Hite is the author of “The History of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, New London, Ohio, 1853-2003.”

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53. Black and white cookie

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Juneteenth is the newest federal holiday in the United States President Biden signed thelegislationthatofficially madeJuneteenth afederal holidayin2021.

Juneteenth celebrates theending of slavery in theUnited States and was first celebrated by African Americans in 1866

Juneteenth Celebrations

Howmany di erences can you nd between these twopictures?

Whyisitcalled Juneteenth?

Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19th.Juneteenth combines theword June and theword nineteenth

The Juneteenthflag was created to celebratethe end of slavery and a hopeful future. Colorbynumbers to completethe flag.

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Each year,the Juneteenthflagisraised in aspecial ceremony in thiscity in Texas. Circle every other letter to discover the name of this city

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Longago,_ yourgreat-grandparents were born, some Americanscouldlegally own other people. They called the they owned slaves

Slaves did not have freedoms that people enjoytoday.They couldnot where they wanted.They could not livewhere they

Peoplecelebrate Juneteenth in many ways. people haveparties and there are parades Some makememorials thanking thepeople who fought for the end of slavery

While Juneteenth celebrates thefreedom,or emancipation of enslavedAfrican Americansinthe United States, it’s a great day for everyone to celebrate their freedoms

Work with afamilymember to write aboutwhy each of the freedoms belowis importantto you.

Thefreedomtotravel wherewewantis importantbecause:

wanted. They could not work where they wanted. Slavery wascruel and __________.

Eventhough President Abraham Lincoln _the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862 freeing allslaves, it tookthree andaCivil Wartofinally make it

Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 thatU.S soldiers took in Galveston,Texas and thelastslaves were finally freed.

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions.

Juneteenth Scavenger Hunt

Lookthrough the newspaper and find the letters thatspell Juneteenth.Cut out theletters andglue them ontoa pieceof paper anddecorate! Postyour Juneteenth picture in awindow so people outside cansee it.

Standards Link: Use the newspaper to locate information.

Thefreedomtoread whatwewantis importantbecause:

Thefreedomtolive where we want is importantbecause:

Thefreedomtobe friends with who we wishis important because:

Thefreedom to share our opinions with othersis important because:

The verb emancipate means to free