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AMHERST NEWS-TIMES • OBERLIN NEWS-TRIBUNE • WELLINGTON ENTERPRISE Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020

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Volume 7, Issue 7

Breglia on a crusade for school bus seat belts JASON HAWK EDITOR

WELLINGTON — Their names were D'Myunn Brown, Zyanna Harris, Cor'Dayja Jones, Zyaira Mateen, Zoie Nash and Keonte Wilson.

When the six children were killed four years ago in a horrific school bus crash in Chattanooga, Tennessee, it changed Rudy

Breglia's outlook forever.

Now the Avon Lake man is on a crusade to place seat belts on school buses across Northeast Ohio.

"Those children should be alive today," he said last Monday, standing outside Wellington Village Council chambers.

"There was no reason they should have died, no reason they shouldn't have had seat belts. Six little ones dead, and everyone

else on the bus injured.

The only person who was unharmed was the driver, and you know why?"

Because the driver, Johnthony Walker, was the only soul aboard who had a seat belt.

Breglia has asked the Wellington Board of Education to put seat belts on a single bus for a year as a pilot.

He has asked Council to pass a resolution urging the

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He wants to see threepoint harnesses — not lap belts, but the kind with shoulder straps — placed on all buses.

Four to six children in America are killed each year and thousands are hurt because most buses don't have seat belts, he said, quoting National Highway SEAT BELTS PAGE A3

Rudy Breglia

A HISTORY HOME RUN

Thursday, Feb. 13 • AMHERST: Learn about the history of presidential gardens at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13 at the Amherst Public Library.

Presidents John F. Kennedy, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington and others all had a crazy connection to gardening. Join presenter Shelly Hill for some fun facts about presidential gardens.

• OBERLIN: “The True Cost of Plastics and What Ohio Valley People Are Doing To Counter It” will be presented at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13 at Kendal at Oberlin’s Heiser Auditorium.

Randi Pokladnik, an environmental scientist, research chemist, teacher, columnist and a leader of the Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition, will speak. The Ohio Valley Environmental Council has been winning environmental and social justice campaigns since 1987 and now is focused on the hazards of ethane “cracker” plants producing plastic from fracked gas.

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

• OBERLIN: The Low-Vision Support Group will meet at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13 at Kendal at Oberlin’s Green Room for the audio presentation “Stem Cell Treatment for Age-Related Macular Degeneration.” All are welcome.

• OBERLIN: The annual Moses Hogan Sing-Along will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13 at Warner Concert Hall, 77 West College St. Co-sponsored by the Oberlin College Black Musicians Guild in celebration of Black History Month, it will feature the music of the celebrated pianist and arranger of spirituals and other choral music.

The event is part of “2020 Vision: Black in Focus,” BULLETIN BOARD PAGE A4

school district to buy into the pilot.

And Breglia is willing to put his money where his mouth is — if the Wellington Schools sign on, he said he'll raise $10,000 to pay for seat belts.

Avon Lake has already bought into the pilot, as have the Beachwood Schools. Last year, he pitched to Amherst educators and earlier this year he made the same ask of the

Photos by Jason Hawk | Oberlin News-Tribune

All eyes are on teacher JaNiece Whitehead, who is in costume as Mo'ne Davis, the first AfricanAmerican girl to play in a Little League World Series. Whitehead is portraying successful women throughout Black History Month.

Teacher brings black history to life JASON HAWK EDITOR

OBERLIN — Wearing a blue jersey and a baseball glove on her hip Friday, JaNiece Whitehead had the attention of every third-grader in her room.

"When we talk about black history, we usually talk about slavery," she told the Prospect Elementary School

class. "But that's not all black history is. I want to shine a light on the positive examples."

There are so many to choose from — former First Lady Michelle Obama, actress Whoopi Goldberg, U.S. Senator Kamala Harris, professor and former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice and NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, for example.

For the second year, Whitehead is

honoring strong women of color by portraying one each week, teaching her students in character.

Her pick Friday was Mo'ne Davis, a former Little League pitcher from Philadelphia.

In 2014, Davis became the first African-American girl to play in the Little League World Series, and the first girl to pitch a shutout.

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INSIDE THIS WEEK Amherst

Oberlin

Wellington

‘Savage Society’ to bring ax throwing to town • B1

Marker will honor hero of women’s suffrage fight • C1

Drawings show how new police station will look • D1

OBITUARIES A2 • CLASSIFIEDS A3 • SUDOKU B2 • KID SCOOP B4 • CROSSWORD D3

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OBITUARIES Nathan A. Haverstock

Phyllis Jean Booth

Nathan A. "Mike" Haverstock, 88, died, after a brief illness Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, at the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington, Vermont.

Mike was born May 18, 1931, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the youngest of six children of Henry and Catherine Haverstock.

He attended the Shattuck Military Academy in Faribault, Minnesota and graduated from Harvard College in 1953, with a degree in Classics. In college, he met Mary Grover Sayre (who was attending Radcliffe College). They were married May 22, 1954 in Princeton, New Jersey.

After college and a stint in the U.S. Army, Mike embarked on a writing and editing career in Washington, D.C., including positions at the Hispanic Foundation in the Library of Congress, The Saturday Evening Post and the Organization of American States, work that frequently brought him overseas on assignment. He subsequently worked as a freelance journalist and consultant in Latin American affairs. He went on to spend many happy retirement years in the college town of Oberlin with his wife, Mary.

Mike was a devoted student of history and lover of books. He authored a number of books, including Give Us This Day: The Story of Sister Dulce, The Angel of Bahia; The Alliance for Progress: Key to Latin America’s Development; Fifty Years at the Front: The Life of War Correspondent Frederick Palmer and Brazil: The Making of a Nation and a number of books on Latin American countries as part of the Visual Geography Series. Mike was also a regular contributor of articles to The World Book Encyclopedia.

Mike is survived by his children, Rose Stadick (John), Dan Haverstock (Claire), Julia Poll (Jon), John Haverstock and Gwendolyn Freed (Ken); his brother, James and by his grandchildren, Eliza Haverstock, Nathan Haverstock, Zoey Poll, Zachary Freed, Eleanor Freed and Jonah Freed.

Mike was preceded by his sisters, Mary (who died in childhood) and Laura H. Miles; brothers, Henry and Charles and his loving wife of 57 years, Mary S. Haverstock.

There will be no funeral and Mike’s ashes will be returned to the earth.

Anyone wishing to honor Mike’s memory may make donations in his name to the Vermont Veterans Home, 325 North Street, Bennington, VT 05201.

Phyllis Jean Booth, 75, of Wellington, died Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. Born in Oberlin on Feb. 27, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Evelyn (nee Knecht) Trigg. Phyllis was a lifelong resident of Wellington.

Phyllis enjoyed card games, reading and working on puzzles. She was known for her green thumb and enjoyed working in her garden; for many years she and her husband would enter their produce in the Lorain County Fair and won several blue ribbons. Phyllis will be remembered for her love of her dogs. Most of all she cherished time with her family especially her grandchildren.

Phyllis is survived by her children, Justine (James) Lovejoy of North Carolina, Dennis Booth of LaGrange, Connie (Greg) Frenk and Jackie (David) Bowman, all of Wellington; grandchildren, Josh, Jeremy, Jon, Madison, Erin, Karlie, Alex, Julie and Jena; eight great-grandchildren and her siblings, Alice Swartz, Karen Birchfield and Sharon Goodwin.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul in 2018 and siblings, Barbara Murr and Sue Straight.

There will be no services, but expressions of sympathy may be given to the Booth family at www.norton-eastman funeralhome.com.

Donna Marie Hall

Donna Marie Hall, 78, resident of Plymouth, passed away Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, in hospice care at Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital. She was born Dec. 22, 1941 in Oberlin, to the late Donald and Ruth (Baird) Shays.

Donna had worked in sub assembly at Midwest Industries in Willard and was a member of Union Pisgah United Methodist Church in Attica. Donna enjoyed working in the yard, reading and doing Word Searches. She adored her dog, Peanuts and cat, Baby.

Making sure her family was taken care of was her biggest priority.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 50 years, Orville Hall; five children, Steve (Regenia) Shaver, Jim (Jeni) Shaver, Barb Faylor, Stewart (Judy) Hall and Lynn Hall (Steve Rowe); several grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister, Rita (Danny) George and sisters-in-law, Kathy Shays and Jean Collier.

In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her daughter, Susan Barnett; grandson, Dustin York; son-in-law, Marty Collins; brother, Robert Shays and brother-in-law, Bill Collier.

At this time, per Donna's request, there will be no services held. Private family services will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio Health Hospice or S.P.C.A. Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com.

CORRECTIONS • There are three black people currently in the U.S. Senate. Tim Scott of South Carolina was omitted from the Feb. 6 article "People gotta be woke" about a race relations discussion held at Oberlin High School.

• Sheri (nee Horvath) Scanlon, a basketball and volleyball star for the Comets, was the first to be inducted twice into the Amherst Athletic Hall of Fame, in the inaugural ceremony in 2017. Our Feb. 6 story on the 2020 induction ceremony incorrectly identified Sue Dziama and Ken Greer as the first.

We apologize for the errors. To report factual errors in stories, email news@lcnewspapers.com.

William R. Skinner A memorial service for William R. Skinner, 89, of Oberlin, who died Nov. 23, 2019, will be Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 3 p.m. at Oberlin Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 355 East Lorain Street, Oberlin, OH 44074.

Arrangements were in the care of Dicken Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 323 Middle Ave., Elyria.

For online condolences, visit www.dickenfuneralhome. com.

4-H gift basket donations

The Lorain County 4-H Endowment Dinner and Auction will be held next month — but donations are being accepted now to help the fundraiser succeed.

Clubs are asked to donate baskets for the silent auction. They should be delivered to the Ohio State University extension office by March 9.

Each basket must have a donation form attached, a list explaining basket items and should be wrapped in clear cellophane.

Clubs that donate a basket valued at $25 or more will be entered into a $25 gift card raffle. Three prizes will be drawn. One entry per basket.

The dinner and auction event will be held Saturday, March 21. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for a silent auction preview and bidding.

Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. The menu includes pulled pork, chicken paprikash, vegetable lasagna, red skin potatoes, macaroni salad, corn, green beans with bacon, tossed salad and vegetable tray as well as beverages.

Tickets are $20 by advance sale only. They may be purchased at 42110 Russia Rd., Elyria by March 9, or from any 4-H Endowment Board member.

HISTORY

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After securing the win, she became the first athlete to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated as a LittleLeaguer.

Whitehead, as Davis, told students that she faced prejudice on two fronts, both because she was black and because she was a girl playing baseball.

"I had people, adults, people's dads, yelling, 'Hey, get that girl off the mound. Hey, you throw like a girl,'" she said. "Sometimes I wish I wasn't even out there. Sometimes I wished they wouldn't throw the ball to me because it made people angry and uncomfortable."

People told Davis that she didn't belong on the diamond, that she threw like a girl. But Davis was so good that she "made them all shut up," and crushed their stereotypes, Whitehead told students.

"How do girls throw? Like me? Do girls shut out Little League World Series like me? Yeah, they do," she said. "They're saying that girls are weak, and I didn't like that, because girls are strong. As a girl, I'm confident."

Third-grader Christina Fridenstine said she agreed with Whitehead all the way.

"I don't believe in things for girls and things for boys. I think of everybody equal," she said.

Fridenstine plays softball but said she'd hit home runs in baseball, too, if given the chance.

She wasn't the only student inspired by learning about history through Whitehead's portrayal of black heroes.

"I like how they changed the world. When people didn't like them, they changed their attitudes," said Rhyan Daniels.

"I think it's a fun way to learn," said Alex Karshner, a big fan of Whitehead's project. "She gets all these really cool facts, and I like history."

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FUR-EVER HOMES Provided photo

Students in the South Amherst Middle School Art Club decided to put their skills to work by helping local shelter animals find their forever homes. So the kids, in grades six to eight, partnered with the Friendship Animal Protective League in Elyria to create drawings that help encourage people to adopt. The drawings were donated for display, and when the animal is adopted, the new family gets to take home the student artwork as a gift. For more information on adopting a pet, call the Friendship Animal Protective League at 440-322-4321.

SOLUTION TO SUDOKU ON PAGE B2

Firelands donation

The Brownhelm Historical Association has made an $1,800 donation to the Firelands Schools.

It will support the Firelands Elementary library, help students who need help to attend a field trip to Philadelphia and provide a scholarship for a graduating student interested in studying history. The gift was possible because the historical association exceeded its own fundraising goal.

SOLUTION TO CROSSWORD ON PAGE D3

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Fight back against thieves this tax season

MUCH ADO ABOUT MURDER

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is sharing important tips to help Ohioans guard their personal information and refund dollars during tax season.

“Thieves are on the prowl to snatch your refund dollars,” he said. “Send them home empty-handed with these tips to guard your personal information.”

Here's Yost's advice: • File your taxes as soon as possible. Tax identity theft generally occurs when someone steals your personal information to file a tax return and fraudulently obtain your refund. The sooner you file, the less likely it is that someone can file on your behalf.

• Choose a reputable tax preparer. Make sure they have the credentials you’re looking for by visiting the IRS’ Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers or by confirming a certified public accountant’s credentials.

• Before having your tax return prepared, ask about all associated fees. Research a business with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office and the Better Business Bureau.

• If you file your taxes online, make sure to use a secure internet connection. If you file by mail, take your completed return directly to the post office.

• Keep sensitive documents in a secure place. Shred any unneeded documents that contain your Social Security number or other sensitive information.

• Consider the costs of “fast” refunds. Offers for instant or “fast” refunds may be costly anticipation loans or anticipation checks, and may involve substantial fees. Avoiding a refund anticipation loan may save you money without diminishing the amount of your refund. When filing your taxes electronically, you can have any refund directly deposited into your bank account, typically within a few weeks.

If you suspect a scam or an unfair business practice, contact the the Ohio Attorney General’s Office at www.ohioprotects.org or 800-282-0515.

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The cast of the MLS Theatre Company poses for a picture on the set of their winter show, “Much Ado About Murder.” This was Amherst Steele’s first ever murder mystery dinner theater presentation. Held over the weekend, it got the audience involved in solving the death of a Halloween party host bludgeoned to death in his study.

Try students' Sage & Seed restaurant STAFF REPORT

Try savory dishes crafted with locally-sourced ingredients and prepared by students at Lorain County Community College.

Sage & Seed is a full-service, student-operated restaurant located inside the Ben and Jane Norton Culinary Arts Center on LCCC’s Elyria campus.

Customers can be seated from 5-7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through May 6.

“Last year the menu was more internationally focused,” said Chef Adam Schmith, director of the Culinary Arts Institute. “This year it’s more ‘comfort’ style, with several seafood, steak, pork and poultry dishes, as well a new vegan option.”

The Sage & Seed farm-to-table

program uses ingredients from Lorain County farms including Grim Dairy Farm, Flynn Show Cattle, Lettuce Heads, Coleman Gardens and Tyler’s Farm.

Some of the highlights from the new menu include poutine, lavender duck breast, hanger steak, faroe island salmon and shrimp scampi with fresh linguine.

Schmith said the veal cordon bleu — prosciutto and dried chorizo rolled, smoky blue risotto and caponata — is already becoming a favorite with those who have previewed the menu.

Students also showcase their skills during a special Hell’s Kitchen competition held Tuesdays, March 10 and May 12, with different teams.

As part of their finals, students will deliver four-course meals based on “mystery basket” ingredients

they receive the day before.

The ticketed event is open to the public for 50 to 60 guests for $60 a person by reservation only.

At Sage & Seed, students are responsible for every aspect of the restaurant, including the front of house, kitchen and management.

Seasoned chefs share their knowledge and skills as they lead students through their capstone project in the on-site commercial kitchen through food preparation and serving.

Sage & Seed is open to the public by reservation only. For dinner reservations or the Hell’s Kitchen finale, call 440-366-7007.

Tipping is not permitted, but guests may donate nonperishable food items to the Commodore Cupboard food pantry in lieu of gratuity.

For more information, visit www. lorainccc.edu.

SEAT BELTS

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Traffic Safety Administration numbers.

The U.S. Department of Transportation claims school buses are the safest vehicles on the road, and kids are about 70 times more likely to get to school safely than when riding in a car.

But school buses are designed differently, and passengers experience far less crash force than a

smaller vehicle would, the agency claims in an online fact sheet. Tall seats on buses are made to stop kids from being thrown around and harmed, it said.

Breglia said that's nonsense. "The theory is most effective when the bus is going slow, when it's going forward and all the children are seating facing properly," he said. Rollovers, side crashes, and kids running

the aisles make seat backs much less effective.

In the 2016 Chattanooga crash, seat "compartmentalization" didn't work for three children who were thrown outside the bus by the impact of the crash, he said.

To win over school and state officials, Breglia has formed the School Bus Safety Alliance. It's mostly him and a handful of vol-

unteers, but they hope to change policy.

One goal is to get Ohio officials to put together a pool of money that allows school districts to run their own seat belt trials.

Most school districts he's approached don't want to try seat belts because they don't want to juggle one more expense, Breglia said.

"They have a lot of problems and not as much

money as they need," he said. "But it's a gamble.

Every day that we have school buses flying down the highway and 55 mph, it's a disaster waiting to happen."

Wellington Councilman Gene Hartman said there's no question that seat belts on school buses would be a good thing.

There are questions, though, about whether

students would use them, he said, and how taxpayers would foot the bill.

"I know it's a complex issue with a lot of moving parts, but I can assure you I'm trying to help the school district deal with the issue," Breglia told Council.

He plans to make his case again to the Wellington school board later this month.

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LEGALS

LEGAL NOTICE (Citation by Publication) To: Loretta Neff 14735 Lorain Ave. Lot 106, Cleveland Ohio 44135 You are hereby notified that a Complaint or Motion containing a request for Divorce has been filed in the Lorain County Domestic Relations Court regarding case #19DR086800.

A hearing on this Complaint or Motion is scheduled for: the 9th day of March 2020 at 10:30 a.m. before the Honorable Magistrate Adam J. Bryda of the Lorain County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations Division, located at 225 Court St. Elyria, Ohio 44035 You are hereby ordered to appear before said Court on the date at the time listed to show

cause why this request for divorce should not be granted by the court.

By: Michael C. Neff

L.C.C.G. 1/16-23-30; 2/6-1320/20 20656664

NOTICE Plaintiff, State of Ohio, filed a Complaint in Lorain County Common Pleas Court at 225 Court St., Elyria, Ohio 44035, Case No. 19 CV 198523, against Defendants Master Landscaping Sprinklers, LLC and Alejandro Sanchez, both of who are believed to have last resided at 1031 Tower Blvd. Apt. 104, Lorain, Ohio 44052. The lawsuit was brought in the public interest and on behalf of the State of Ohio, having reasonable cause to believe that Defendants’ conduct violated the Consumer Sales Practices Act, R.C. 1345.01 et seq., and the Home Solicitation Sales Act, R.C. 1345.23,

et seq. Defendants failed to deliver goods and services, performed substandard and shoddy work, failed to make refunds, and failed to provide required disclosure statements to prospective purchasers. Plaintiff seeks declaratory and injunctive relief, reimbursement for consumers, and civil penalties pursuant to R.C. 1345.07(D), costs, and other just relief as deemed appropriate by the Court.

Defendant is notified to answer or respond to Plaintiff’s Complaint within 28 days of final publication of this notice.

Dave Yost, Ohio Attorney General, Christopher Ramdeen, Assistant Attorney General, Consumer Protection Section, 30 East Broad Street, 14th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215, (614) 995-1577.

L.C.C.G. 2/6-13-20-27; 3/512/20 20657806

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF LORAIN, OHIO LOR-LORAIN TLCI PID 110315 Sealed bids will be received by the Engineering Department of the City of Lorain, Ohio until: TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIVING BIDS: UNTIL - 11:00 AM, March 6, 2020, Lorain time, Engineering Department, Lorain City Hall 4th Floor.

TIME AND PLACE FOR OPENING BIDS: 11:15 AM, March 6, 2020, Lorain time, City of Lorain Council Chambers, Lorain City Hall 1st Floor.

COMPLETION DATE: November 30, 2020 Bids must be accompanied by Certified Check or Cashier’s Check or Letter of Credit equals to ten percent (10%) of the amount bid, or a bond for the full amount of the bid as a guarantee that if the bid is accepted, a contract will be entered into and a performance

bond properly secured. Should any bid be rejected, such instrument will be forthwith returned upon proper execution of a contract. Cash deposits will not be accepted.

Bid blanks and specifications may be secured at the Engineering Department, 200 West Erie Ave. 4th Floor, Lorain, OH, 44052 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. A nonrefundable fee of $50.00 either by check or money order is required for each set taken out. Checks are to be made payable to the City of Lorain.

Each bidder must insure that all employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, creed, color, sex or national origin. All bidders must comply with the provisions of the American Disabilities Act. All federal minority business enterprise and women business enterprise requirements shall be met. All contractors and subcontractors involved with the project will to the extent practicable use Ohio products, materials, services and labor in the implementation of their project.

Bidders must be listed on the ODOT pre-qualified list for highway construction. Bidders shall submit a list of available equipment, and labor shall be paid not less than the prevailing wage rate as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor Davis Bacon requirements for Lorain County, Ohio.

NO BID WILL BE OPENED WITHOUT THE CERTIFICATION OF QUALIFICATION OR THE ACCEPTABLE LETTER OF APPLICATION ATTACHED TO THE OUTSIDE AS DIRECTED. The Director of Safety/Service reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

No Pre-Bid meeting is scheduled.

By order of the Director of Public Safety/Service

L.C.C.G. 2/6-13-20/20

20656472

QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT FROM INTERESTED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL, AND SURVEYING FIRMS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES The City of Lorain, Ohio requests qualification statements from any interested professional engineering, architectural, and surveying firms to provide professional design, construction administration or field survey services.

The purpose is to pre-qualify firms in the following areas for possible City contracts: • Storm Water Improvements • Sanitary Sewer Improvements • Waterline Improvements • Street Infrastructure Improvements • Brownfield • Environmental • Architectural Improvements • Wastewater / Water Treatment Plant Improvements • Construction Administration and Inspection • Field Survey Services • Geotechnical and Soils Investigation • Other The Qualification Statements should include the following information: 1. A COVER LETTER INDICATING THE PREQUALIFICATION AREA/AREAS FOR WHICH YOU ARE REQUESTING CONSIDERATION. 2. A brief history of the firm.

Please include information pertaining to major areas of expertise of the company.

3. Resumes for Key Personnel of the firm.

4. A list of clients and representative projects worked on in the last five (5) years per area seeking pre-qualification.

5. A list of other public authori-

ties that have deemed the firm pre-qualified. Include a listing of ODOT pre-qualification areas.

6. A description of the firm’s approach to managing workload, project scheduling, and deadline adherence. Include a list of available qualified personnel, equipment, and facilities to perform the services.

7. Provide any further information that may be helpful to the City of Lorain to determine the qualifications of your firm.

Please submit three (3) copies of qualification statement.

Any statement that does not include all the requested information will not be deemed responsive. Please limit the qualifications statement to 75 pages and include an electronic version as well. The City of Lorain reserves the right to request additional or supplemental statements, as it deems necessary.

Professional design firms must annually submit an update of its statement to maintain or modify its qualification status with the City. This request does not constitute a commitment on the part of the City of Lorain to award any contract to any pre-qualified firm.

Submit your Statements of Qualification to Dale Vandersommen, PE, City Engineer, City of Lorain, 200 West Erie Avenue, 4th Floor, Lorain, Ohio 44052 by February 21, 2020 by 3PM.

L.C.C.G. 2/6-13/20 20657027

PUBLIC NOTICE TO THE OWNERS, OCCUPANTS, MORTGAGEES, LESSEES AND ALL PARTIES HAVING AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY LISTED HEREIN BELOW: The list of the properties below have been deemed dangerous buildings in the City of Lorain.

As a dangerous building, the building constitutes a public nuisance. City of Lorain Ordi-

nance Chapter 1523 defines these properties as Unsafe Buildings, according to Lorain Codified Ordinance 1523.01.

These properties are considered Dangerous Buildings and according to LCO 1523.03 shall be considered Nuisances to the City of Lorain. Pursuant to LCO 1523.05, the Chief Building Official (CBO) of the City of Lorain has declared the properties listed below as dangerous buildings and by virtue thereof public nuisances.

A hearing is scheduled on the 3rd Thursday of February the 20th 2020 at 9 AM at Lorain City Council Chambers on the first floor located at: 200 W. Erie Ave Lorain, Oh 44052 before the Lorain Demolition Board (Board) pursuant to LCO 1523.06 for the purpose of presenting the determination of the CBO to the Board for its determination. All parties who have an interest in such parcels are entitled to attend and participate in the hearing.

3363 Livingston Ave. 2071/2069 E 29th St. 1725/1727 E 30th St. 520 E 33rd St. 1316 Oberlin Ave. 1322 W 19th St. 802/804 S. Central Dr.

L.C.C.G. 2/6-13/20 20658082

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please be advised that Lorain City Council will host a public hearing on Monday, March 23, 2020 @ 6 p.m. in the Lorain City Hall Council Chamber, 200 W. Erie Ave., Lorain, OH, to discuss an application to rezone properties located on Oak Point Road (PPN 02-03-007000-237 & 02-03-006-103-020 & 05-00-001-000-298) from R-1A to R-PUD Residential Planned Unit Development, Tom Oster is the applicant (ZCA-3-2020) The Lorain City Planning

Commission met on February 6, 2020, and recommend approval to Lorain City Council.

Copies of all documentation related to this proposal will be on view for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of Council, 200 West Erie Avenue, Lorain, Ohio. Please contact Nancy_Greer@cityoflorain.org for additional information.

NANCY GREER, CMC

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PUBLICATION OF LEGISLATION The following is a summary of legislation adopted by Lorain City Council on February 3, 2020. The complete text of each item may be viewed or purchased in the Clerk of Council Office @ Lorain City Hall, 200 W. Erie Ave., Lorain, OH, during normal business hours or contact Nancy Greer @ 204-2050 (Nancy_Greer@cityoflorain. org). The following summary has been reviewed/approved by the Law Director for legal accuracy as required by state laws.

Ord. 8-20* Assessing the cost to abate nuisance by removal of litter, trash, garbage, rubbish. 9-20* Appropriation.

10-20* Auth S/S Director to enter into a contract w/ Medical Mutual of Ohio for renewal of health care insurance & stop-loss coverage for Lorain employees health insurance plan. 11-20 Adopting the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve request for reclassification of parcels at 5109 & 5153 Leavitt Road from R-1A to B-1. 12-20 Auth the Mayor to enter into a contract w/ Elyria Township for the purpose of establishing a JEDD. (*Denotes legislation was passed as an emergency.)

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Lorain County Free Tax Prep Coalition offers help The partners of the Lorain County Free Tax Prep Coalition are ready to help thousands with tax returns and filing services.

Their goal is to offer an alternative to paid preparers for low and moderate-income workers.

Families and individuals can avoid paying filing fees on returns by using one of the coalition’s four tax preparation sites located throughout Lorain County or by using www.myfreetaxes.com.

Trained and IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file federal and state income tax returns at no charge with professionalism

and confidentiality. The volunteers use a system for preparing the returns that was created by the IRS. “Last year the coalition filed 1,868 federal returns, and the same number of state returns, bringing back more than $2.3 million in federal refunds to Lorain County," said Christine Matusik-Plas, community impact director for United Way of Greater Lorain County. "However, it is estimated that only 10 percent of those eligible are actually taking advantage of these services."

Tax filers saved roughly

$500,000 in preparer fees by using the Lorain County Free Tax Prep Coalition's services, she said.

The coalition helps families and individuals who, in general, made about $60,000 or less in 2019.

Some partners, including AARP, are able to offer services to those who may have a higher income or additional circumstances.

Appointments are available at: • The Lorain Public Library Main Branch, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

• Ohio Means Jobs Lorain County, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.

• United Way of Greater Lorain County, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

You can get walk-in assistance at the Elyria Public Library West River Branch from 2-7 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays on a first come, first served basis throughout tax season.

Call 211 or 800-275-6106 to schedule an appointment and get information about sites and

required documents.

More information on the Lorain County Free Tax Prep Coalition can be found at www. loraincountyfreetaxprep.org.

The coalition is funded through a grant provided by the Internal Revenue Service and is led by United Way of Greater Lorain County. Other partners include AARP Tax-Aide, Chemical Bank, the Lorain Income Tax Department, Elyria Public Library System, IRS SPEC, Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, Lorain Public Library System, Ohio Means Jobs and PNC Bank.

BULLETIN BOARD FROM A1 this year’s theme for Black History Month that honors the contributions and accomplishments of black Americans.

All are welcome.

• OBERLIN: NAACP Branch 3196 will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13 at the Oberlin Public Library. The Executive Committee will meet at the same venue an hour earlier.

The membership meeting will include discussion of a national initiative on working allies and allied organizations scheduled for local action in March, and the status of the ballot measure amending the Ohio Constitution concerning voting rights that the Ohio Conference of Branches has endorsed.

Friday, Feb. 14 • AMHERST: A Valentine’s Day babysitting fundraiser will be held by the youth group at St. Paul Lutheran Church from 5:30-9:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14 at 115 Central Dr. Proceeds will benefit a mission trip to Puerto Rico this summer. There will be high school youth there to play games, make crafts and watch a movie with your children while you enjoy a kid-free evening out. There will also be a church staff member who is fingerprinted and background-checked, along with at least one teen certified in CPR and first aid. All ages are welcome.

The cost is a $20 minimum donation for the first child, $35 for two or more children from the same immediate family. Register by emailing dce@stpaulamherst.com.

Saturday, Feb. 15 • AMHERST: A Lego playtime will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Amherst Public Library.

Children ages six and up are invited to exercise their creativity. Seating will be available for caregivers.

• WELLINGTON: A “Dialogue with the Board” will be held from 8:30-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15 at BreadN-Brew, 100 South Main St. It is a chance to talk with Wellington Board of Education members and superintendent. The topic will be the Boys & Girls Club.

• OBERLIN: The annul Santa Elena Project of Accompaniment Guatemalan Dinner will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15 at Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 410 West Lorain St. The mean will be enchiladas, rice, beans, chips, salsa, guacamole and salad. There will also be a program and dessert auction.

The cost is $12.50 for adults and free for children under age 12. Tickets can be purchased at Ben Franklin or by calling 440-213-7991.

• OBERLIN: The For the Love of Dance Showcase will be presented at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15 at Neos Dance Theatre, 39 South Main St, studio 1.

This winter session performance and fundraiser will feature the dancers of Neos Dance Theatre, Neos Youth Performing Ensemble and Neos Center for Dance studio classes. Admission is $5.

Monday, Feb. 17 • WELLINGTON: A science magic show will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17 at the LCCC Wellington Center, 151 Commerce Dr. Witness as a gummy bear disappears into a dazzling display of fireworks. Be astonished as elephant toothpaste explodes high into the air. Be astounded as a 3,000-yearold genie is summoned from a bottle to reveal the mysteries of the ancient universe.

This free event will be performed by Regan Silvestri, Associate Professor of Chemistry at Lorain County Community College.

Please note: This is a College for Kids class so your child will have an LCCC student number assigned upon registration, which can be done at the front door. Call

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440-647-1776 to add your child’s name to the RSVP list.

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Tuesday, Feb. 18 • OBERLIN: The Oberlin Public Library Eclectic Book Group will meet at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18 in the Green Room at Kendal.

Anyone who has read “Desert God” by Wilbur Smith is welcome to attend.

Wednesday, Feb. 19 • WELLINGTON: “What’s Cookin’ Wednesday” will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Feb. 19 at First Congregational Church, 140 South Main St. Whether you are feeding yourself or a big family, the church has you covered. Pick up your evening meal quickly and easily, ready for carry-out in convenient containers. The menu includes meatloaf, mashed potatoes, corn, salad, roll and cupcakes. No pre-purchase is required.

Meals are $10 per person or a family four-pack for $35, and are carry-out only.

For more information, call 440-647-3308 or 440-3717103.

• OBERLIN: “Defending Democracy in the Election of a Lifetime” will be presented at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Kendal at Oberlin’s Heiser Auditorium.

Cindy Frantz, Oberlin College professor and member of the Oberlin Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, will lecture. The event is free and open to the public.

• OBERLIN: “Advances in the Treatment of Diabetes” will be presented at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Kendal at Oberlin’s Heiser Auditorium.

Kendal resident Bill Washburn will speak. He worked at Bristol-Myers Squibb and led programs focused on identifying new drugs to treat obesity and Type 2 diabetes.

The event is free and open to the public.

Thursday, Feb. 20 • OBERLIN: A “coffee chat” will be held by the Oberlin City Schools from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20 at the Oberlin Depot, 240 South Main St. You can talk with district leaders about STEM programming, college and career readiness and other academic topics.

• OBERLIN: “Animal Songs for Adults” will be held at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20 at Kendal at Oberlin’s Heiser Auditorium.

Kendal resident and folk singer Judy Cook will speak.

The event is free and open to the public.

• OBERLIN: The film “Contrary Warrior: The Life and Times of Adam Fortunate Eagle” will be shown at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20 at the Oberlin Public Library.

According to the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Committee, it is “an intimate first-person account of the life and work of Native American activist, artist, ceremonial leader, enemy of the state and author Adam Fortunate Eagle.”

Injustices met by urban American Indians motivated him to be an advocate for their rights, and he became one of the principle architects of the American Indian takeover of Alcatraz Island in 1969.

All are welcome.

• AMHERST: The Women Business Owners Network will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20 at Right Track

Nutrition, 138 Park Ave. The speaker will be Alisha Stewart. The business spotlight will be Alise Excell, licensed massage therapist and financial planner.

For information, contact Karen Cheshire at 440-9675503 or wbonlorain@gmail.com. Take enough business cards and literature for an exchange.

For more information about the group go to www. wbonlorain.org.

Friday, Feb. 21 • OBERLIN: Take an “art break” at 10:15 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 21 at the Allen Memorial Art Museum, 87 North Main St. Alexandra Letvin will discuss a work on view in the museum’s gallery of European art from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Letvin is the museum’s assistant curator of European and American art.

• WELLINGTON: The Wellington Kiwanis Club Pancake Day will be held Friday, Feb. 21 at the ResCare Habilitation Center, 139 Ct. Doors will open at 7 a.m. and Kiwanians will serve until 7 p.m. The meal includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage and coffee or juice. Additional sausage patties cost 50 cents. Takeout meals are available.

Presale tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the Main Street Wellington office, 118 West Herrick Ave.; Bremke Insurance, 104 South Main St.; Fifth Third Bank, 161 East Herrick Ave.; or the Office on Aging on the third floor of the Town Hall. At the door, tickets will cost $6. Meals for children ages eight and under are $3.

Proceeds support Wellington Kiwanis’ service leadership programs: the Wellington High School Key Club, McCormick Middle School’s Builders Club and Westwood Elementary School’s K-Kids. Proceeds also help support Kiwanis’ scholarship program and the club’s newest effort, raising funds for community playground equipment.

Saturday, Feb. 22 • ELYRIA: A “Snow Day” celebration will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22 at Cascade Park.

Enjoy scheduled hikes, a scavenger hunt, sledding, and warm up by a toasty fire with hot cocoa and s’mores. The Nature Center will be full of indoor activities such as face painting and snowflake crafts.

This event is free.

• CLEVELAND: A program on the Oberlin Sanctuary Project will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Cleveland Public Library Langston Hughes Branch, 10200 Superior Ave. This project documents the history of Oberlin’s efforts to provide sanctuary, safe haven and assistance for those in need. It includes stories of Oberlin residents and Oberlin College students and faculty members assisting runaway slaves on the Underground Railroad before the American Civil War, providing opportunities for Japanese American students to attend college during World War II and helping Kent State University faculty and students cope with the deaths of four students on May 4, 1970. Stories of aiding refugees from the 1970s to the 1990s will also be featured.

The program will include presentations, a reception, and a traveling exhibit. It is free and open to the public.

• AMHERST: The Amherst Historical Society’s Presidents Dinner will be held from 5-10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Amherst VFW, 165 Cleveland Ave. The menu includes a choice of prime rib, herb-crusted chicken or pasta primavera, with salad vegetable and potato. Dinner includes a presentation. General and Mrs. Dwight David Eisenhower will be reenacted, and there will be music by Swing City Big Band. Dress in 1950s attire and dance the night away. Order tickets at www.amhersthistoricalsociety.org. Make your reservations by Feb. 17.

Ohio EMA offers rebates for tornado safe room purchases Homeowners throughout Ohio now have the opportunity to apply to receive reimbursement for the purchase and construction of a tornado safe room inside or outside their homes.

The Ohio Emergency Management Agency is accepting applications for its Ohio Safe Room Rebate Program through April 6.

A safe room is a structure designed to provide near-absolute

protection in extreme weather events. The Ohio EMA’s rebate program provides a rebate of up to 75 percent — up to a maximum of $4,875 — to homeowners selected for the program.

"The entire state of Ohio is vulnerable to tornadoes,” said Gov. Mike DeWine. “Safe rooms are costly, but they can save lives, which is why we want to help homeowners with the expense.”

Last May, more than 900 homes and buildings were destroyed or significantly damaged when 21 tornadoes tore through Auglaize, Darke, Greene, Hocking, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Muskingum, Perry and Pickaway counties.

“Safe rooms offer protection to a tornado’s strong winds and resulting airborne debris and provides near-absolute protec-

tion for occupants,” said Steve Ferryman, Ohio EMA mitigation branch chief. “We urge Ohioans to apply for these grants.”

This is the eighth year for the Ohio Safe Room Rebate Program.

To date, more than $1.5 million in rebates have been awarded to homeowners for the construction of more than 200 safe rooms across the state.

Safe rooms can be built or installed in one of several places in the home, including the basement, beneath a concrete slabon-grade foundation or garage floor, or in an interior room on the first floor. A safe room may also be buried in the yard or be a stand-alone structure near the home.

For more information or to apply, visit www.ema.ohio.gov.

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Felony charges over nude pics taken with a hidden camera JASON HAWK EDITOR

Photos by Kristin Bauer | Chronicle

Andrew Losse, a co-owner of Savage Society Axe Throwing, demonstrates how an ax is thrown down one of the lanes at the facility on Thursday, Feb. 7.

Learn to throw axes like a pro at new Amherst Plaza sports facility JASON HAWK EDITOR

Stepping forward and swinging his arms down in one smooth motion, Drew Losse sent a hatchet flying toward its target Friday.

It sailed end over end down the lane and landed dead center with a satisfying thunk.

"You feel as soon as the ax leaves your hand whether it's a good throw or a bad throw," said Losse.

He and "axperts" Amanda Trowbridge, Willie Trowbridge and Anna Losse plan to open Savage Society Axe Throwing this March in the Amherst Plaza.

The indoor sports facility promises nine indoor ax throwing lanes, arcade

"It's a safe kind of dangerous, a controlled dangerous feeling," Amanda Trowbridge said, describing the thrill of ax throwing. She called it "an easy date night, not a diner you have to dress up for.”

basketball, pool and music. There will also be a VIP room in the back with two private lanes for parties.

The Amherst-based Trowbridges and Macedonia-bases Losses will teach players to throw axes with precision, and plan to get local folks started in World Axe Throwing SAVAGE SOCIETY PAGE B2

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New $105,000 snow plow will help in tight spots Willie Trowbridge sends an ax soaring toward its target.

Council wants tax deal for land that could be developed around Route 2 JASON HAWK EDITOR

Eyeballing land that's ripe for development, Amherst officials want a bigger share of taxes from properties along state Route 2.

City Council voted Monday to hire attorney Abraham Lieberman to negotiate a deal with the Amherst school system, public library, and other entities that collect taxes.

The vote authorized up to $26,000 for legal services.

Lieberman's job is to hammer out Tax Increment Finance agreements for parcels that have been targeted on all four sides of the interchange at Oak Point Road.

He's an expert in the field, said Law Director Tony Pecora. Lieberman also knows Amherst well because he served many years as assistant law director.

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A Henrietta Township man who allegedly filmed a woman with a hidden camera in his bathroom has been indicted by a Lorain County grand jury.

Paul Churchill, 30, was arrested Thursday, Feb. 6 by sheriff's deputies and faces a number of felony counts.

They center on a 19-year-old who found a hidden camera while living with Churchill and Paul Churchill his wife.

Using a warrant to search Churchill's cell phone, Detective Jason Aschemeier found a large number of files from the recording device, according to the Lorain County Sheriff's Office.

The 19-year-old was at times recorded while nude as well as teenagers.

Aschemeier alleged that Churchill moved the hidden camera to a house in Erie County and captured videos of another female.

That incident was sent to the Erie County Sheriff’s

This map provided to Amherst City Council shows areas around state Route 2 that are ripe for development, and could be part of a Tax Incremental Financing District. A housing subdivision to the east, also part of the TIF discussion, is not shown.

JASON HAWK EDITOR

A smaller, more agile snow plow will be purchased so Amherst road crews can hit tight spots.

City Council has approved about $105,000 for a 2020 Chevrolet 5500 with a dump truck and plow package.

The truck will cost around $54,000 and the equipment will be bought and installed separately.

The new vehicle will replace a 17-year-old truck that's seen better days, according to city streets supervisor Jeffrey Barnes.

"The roof's been patched. The floor's been patched," he said, and its hydraulics are worn.

Barnes' workers have eight plow routes in the city.

Some roads are cleared by large trucks and others by smaller ones.

The new plow will help tackle cul-de-sacs and parking lots that can be tough to navigate without causing damage, Barnes said.

"The visibility, the maneuverability, the durability just separates it from all the rest," he said.

It will be the perfect vehicle for places where obstacles such as fire hydrants, islands, trash bins and parking bumpers can cause headaches for two-ton plows, he said.

The Chevy is more maneuverable but still has the towing capacity to pull an excavator around, and Barnes said the truck will keep its operators safer.

Barnes also told City Council this mild winter has been kind on taxpayers. It's resulted in savings on overtime, truck repair and fewer pot holes.

If the outlook for next winter is also warm, he said the city should commit to buying less salt.

Barnes also thanked Council for building a second salt storage facility on Amherst's west side this year.

It's freed up space at the street building, he said, and allowed the city to keep more salt on hand just in case "the big one" hits Northeast Ohio.

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COMETS BRIEFS

A DOWN WEEK

SO CLOSE...

Ice Hockey • The White Division North champions allowed Aurora to make one goal late in their game Monday, secure in a 6-1 victory. Brothers Joey and Jacob Kramer took turns scoring, each skating away with a hat trick.

Cam Mullen was allowed Aurora's sole moment of glory. Goalie Brady Grove had 20 saves.

Boys Bowling • Amherst finished sixth at the Southwestern Conference Tournament on Monday with 3,436 points. The Comets were led by Zachary Dull with a 601 series.

Other scores: Antonio Rodriguez 504, Zachary Zakrajsek 479, JP Gregory 434.

Girls Bowling • Amherst finished third at the Southwestern Conference Tournament on Monday with 2,934 points. The Comets were led by Makayla Velasquez with a 518 series. Other scores: Hannah Aschenbach 486, Katelyn Romancak 436, Trinity Miller 368, Katherine Dull 322.

SNOW DOGS Joe Colon | Amherst News-Times

Senior Amaya Staton puts her height to use against Avon Lake. The Shoregals pulled out a 39-37 win in a defensive battle that left the Comets scorers frustrated. Staton led all players with 13 points. Amherst suffered another loss this weekend to Berea-Midpark, 58-32. Amherst was held to just six points in the first half. The girls rallied in the third and fourth but couldn't overcome the Titans' lead.

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McKenna Turton of Amherst laughs as her dogs Marvel, a seven-month old Australian Shepherd, and Koba, a one-year old Great Pyrenees, take bits out of the snowballs she made for them while playing at Mill Hollow Bacon Woods Park on Friday afternoon.

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Office for review. Churchill was being held last week at the Lorain County Jail on a $70,000 bond. His arraignment on numerous felony counts is set for today at the Justice Center in Elyria.

Charges include pandering obscenity involving a minor or impaired person, illegal use of a minor or impaired person in nudity-oriented material and voyeurism. More charges are on the way to the grand jury for consideration, according to a release from Lt. Robert Vansant.

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Firelands' Lexy Coggins moves with the ball at Lorain. The Falcons suffered a 56-47 loss to the Titans, despite pulling to within three points with 54 seconds remaining in the fourth period.

Amherst 43, North Ridgeville 33 • 120: Evan Linguzinski (NR) pinned Aiden Santiago (A), 4:23.

• 126: Elijah Mendez (A) dec. Justin Sprungl (NR), 10-3.

• 132: Noah Mendez (A) maj. dec.

Anthony Naso (NR), 16-3.

• 138: Zach Machesky (A) pinned Connor Patton (NR), 4:28.

• 145: Brandon Bratovich (A) pinned Tyler Fair (NR), 3:08.

• 152: Shane Swindig (NR) dec. Rich Tennant (A), 13-12.

• 160: Shane Adams (NR) pinned Ray Robinson (A), 1:20. 170: Tyler Kranick (NR) pinned Bishop Fryson (A), :48.

• 182: Chris Douglas (NR) pinned Braden Carpenter (A), 1:08.

Steve Manheim / Chronicle • 195: Clay Carpenter (A) pinned Edward Amherst's Noah Mendez defeats North Ridgeville's Anthony Naso Powers IV (NR), 1:34. at 132 pounds last Thursday.

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League play.

They're great instructors — editor Jason Hawk scored three points on his first throw, and photographer Kristin Bauer effortlessly hit the center for six.

"It's an awesome feeling.

It's an adrenaline rush," Willie Trowbridge said.

"There's nothing quite like it."

The Savage Society owners threw axes for the first time three years ago at a bachelor party. They had such a good time they decided to go into business themselves.

They started mobile operations last year, taking a trailer all over Northeast Ohio for parties, fairs, festivals and fundraisers.

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cycled Kids consignment shop at 1937 Cooper Foster Park Rd. HOW TO PLAY First, don't worry. Everyone will get a quick training lesson when they visit Savage Society, unless they're regulars who know the game inside out.

You start 12 feet out from the target, feet spread and one slightly forward.

Hold the hatchet in front of you, hands even on the handle and with a loose grip, not white-knuckled.

It's not like throwing a baseball — you don't twist your body into it, nor do you put all your heft into the throw.

Instead, you step forward and bring your hands down over your head, letting the handle slip away naturally.

"You don't flick it, bop it or twist it. You just send it," Willie Trowbridge said.

If you do it right, the ax head will spin like it should, and thunk solidly into the wood target.

The first rule? Don't be an idiot, he said. Use common sense, be safe and listen to the staff's advice.

The axperts said people always have the first-throw jitters, thinking the metal blade is going to bounce back. Any kind of bounce is extremely rare, they said — you don't have to duck and cover when you throw.

A game is 10 throws. The closer to the center you strike, the more points you get.

There's some strategy involved, too. On the fifth throw, you can gamble on your accuracy, and call out

for small blue targets to the left and right. Hitting the "kill shot" will net eight points.

PERSONALIZE IT Once you've learned the basics, you can go pretty deep into the world of custom axes.

There are personalized ax heads, handles and holsters that can be shaped and engraved to your liking.

Of course, there are also some rules — your ax has to come within a set range of lengths and weights. But the Savage Society crew said the sport is as much about personal expression as it is about skill.

What makes it great, they said, is that you can buy a hatchet at any hardware store and be ready to throw.

TAX DEAL

FROM B1 interest? Mayor Mark Costilow said he wants to make improvements to the often-crowded intersection at Cooper Foster Park Road, where North Lake Street becomes Oak Point near the Deerfield shopping center.

Road work there will be expensive, he said, and a TIF would give the city a hand in paying for it.

Under a TIF, land owners would be charged the same taxes as always — it's not a tax abatement. But the city, school district and other political entities would split the revenues differently among themselves.

A TIF wouldn't take any money the schools are already getting, said Costilow. If new development comes along, whether new stores or houses, the city would get a larger share of the increased tax value.

Under the law, Amherst could take up to 75 percent of the tax revenue from properties in the city limits for 10 years without any negotiation at all, he said.

"I don't really want to do that. I want to get these other entities involved," Costilow told City Council's Finance Committee on Feb. 3.

Lieberman could negotiate up to a 30-year and 100 percent TIF, he said.

The mayor doesn't see the TIF as costing the Amherst Schools anything.

He said commercial properties wouldn't push more students into the district, and new housing areas along Cooper Foster Park Road are being marketed toward older adults with no or few children.

For example, developer Shaun Brady is seeking to build 59 houses

in the new Eagle Ridge subdivision on Cooper Foster just west of Target.

Costilow said the subdivision, which is part of the TIF proposal, could bring in an additional $1 million to the city over the next decade.

Another Brady venture, The Preserve at Quarry Lakes, is part of the TIF. It's located on Cooper Foster east of Beaver Creek, and houses there are already built.

The Lorain County Auditor's office hasn't reassessed those new homes yet, however — that's scheduled to happen next year.

If a TIF is put in place before the assessments, "we can actually capture that additional value on a lot of these houses that have already been built," Costilow said.

He wants to have the terms of the TIF solidified by April.

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Nutrition, positivity are focus of 2020 Comet Clinic The 11th Annual Comet Clinic will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at Amherst Junior High School.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the event is free.

Author Dawn Weatherwax will speak at 6 p.m. on the importance of nutrition and how making the right choices can have a huge impact on your wellness.

She has been a registered dietician for the past 25 years and will cover why to eat, when to eat and specific examples of foods student athletes can use to enhance their overall health, improve body composition and ward off sickness.

Weatherwax has spoken at the Comet Clinic in the past and was recently a speaker at the Ohio Track

Dawn Weatherwax

Kate Leavell

and Field Coaches Clinic.

Motivational speaker Kate Leavell will take the floor at 7 p.m. She has been helping athletic programs to create positive culture for more than 15 years.

Leavell will speak on the power of a positive team, and how to establish a championship culture in

any group.

Her positive energy story is featured in Jon Gordon's "The Power Of A Positive Team," which the Amherst track and field program is using for a guide for success this season.

For more information and to register, visit www. cometclinic.com.

COMETS SWIMMING Amherst had some great representation in the pool Saturday at the Division I swimming sectionals at Cleveland State University: Top Amherst boys results • The 200 medley relay team of Chase Aruskevicius, Kevin Heyd, Ethan Belak and John Belak placed third in 1:42.48; 4.

• The 200 free relay team of (Jacob Rakar, Ethan Belak, John Belak and Kevin Heyd finished third in 1:30.15.

• In the 100 backstroke, Chase Aruskevicius finished fourth

with a time of 56.51.

• In the 100 breaststroke, Kevin Heyd finished fourth with a time of 1:02.71 and Derek Odelli was seventh with a time of 1:04.29.

• The 400 free relay team of Jacob Rakar, Ethan Belak, John Belak and Justin Farmer finished fifth in 3:24.75.

Top Amherst girls results • In the 100 free, Sierra Dorobek placed third with a time of 54.56.

• In the 100 breaststroke, Sierra Dorobek was eighth with a time of 1:11.69.

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More than 30 mailboxes were reportedly damaged between Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, and authorities say Firelands students were responsible. The mischief affected residents in Brownhelm, Henrietta, New Russia, Camden and Wellington townships.

"With assistance from the Firelands High School Resource Deputy assigned to the school, we have identified juvenile suspects in this case and learned that they may have damaged over 30 mailboxes within the listed townships," the sheriff's office announced.

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Play Like Lovebirds Lovebirds are a playful and affection type of small parrot. They are only about five inches in length and are sometimes called pint-sized bundles of joy.

Lovebirds are little clowns and they love to play for hours at a time. They hang upside down, spin toys and dance on shoulders.

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Put this sentence back together to find out why they’re called lovebirds.

If you are considering lovebirds as pets, make sure they are purchased from a captive breeder. It’s a good idea to ask your veterinarian if he or she can recommend a breeder or find a local lovebird club.

It is illegal to purchase any wild-bred bird.

Read about which parts of Africa are home to each of the nine varieties of lovebirds.

Then use different colors to show where each kind can be found on the map of Africa. is found on the island of Madagascar. is found in equatorial Africa, ranging from Sierra Leone to Uganda.

Face a friend and pretend one of you is the mirror image of the other. Try to “mirror” each action your friend does.

Lovebirds often hang upside down. Find a large grassy area and try to stand on your head. Don’t give up, it takes practice and balance.

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is found in central and eastern Ethiopia and southern Eritrea. is found in Liberia, Cameroon and Democratic Republic of Congo.

Lovebirds love to chase each other from tree to tree.

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is found in Angola.

is found in parts of Zambia and Malawi. is found in Zimbabwe. is found in northwestern Tanzania. is found in northeastern Tanzania.

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Select three photos from the newspaper.

Measure the sides and compute the perimeter and the area.

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Draw a line through every lovebird without lifting your pencil or passing over the same bird twice!

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Identify who the article is about as well as the what, when, where, why and how.

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Marker will pay tribute to voting rights hero JASON HAWK EDITOR

A downtown marker will pay tribute to women's suffrage hero Mary Burnett Talbert, provided a grant is won.

A historical marker honoring women's suffrage hero Mary Burnett Talbert could come to Oberlin as the nation celebrates the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution.

The Oberlin Heritage Center wants to place the marker near the corner of East College and South Main Street, close to where the Burnett family once lived and worked.

Born in 1866, Talbert attended

the Oberlin public schools and graduated from Oberlin College, "so we thought it was a great blending of both the town and gown story, which is important," OHC Director Liz Schultz told City Council on Feb. 3.

At her urging, Council will allow the metal sign to be erected on the sidewalk in front of Bingo Chinese Restaurant.

That's just a stone's throw from Black River Cafe, roughly where Cornelius Burnett once ran a barbershop and Carolyn Burnett had a boarding house and restaurant.

The old structure burned down in

1882, Schultz said.

To pay for the National Votes for Women Trail Historic Marker, the Heritage Center will apply for a William C. Pomeroy Foundation grant.

The foundation is making money available for such projects to mark the centennial of the 19th Amendment in August.

Women had equal standing with men in the democratic process in several colonies before 1776. That changed after the Revolutionary War, and by 1807, no state recognized women's right to vote.

In the late 1800s, activists such as Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton pushed Congress to right that injustice.

Western states were the first to begin restoring suffrage rights after the Civil War, but it wasn't until after the first World War that Congress took action.

After graduating from Oberlin College at age 19, Mary Burnett moved to Buffalo, New York.

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Author Toni Morrison is presented with a stool crafted by professor Johnny Coleman during the Oberlin Bench by the Road dedication in 2009.

Toni Morrison tribute planned on her birthday AMANDA NAGY OBERLIN COLLEGE

On novelist Toni Morrison’s birthday on Tuesday, Feb. 18, people from all over the world are invited to participate in a daylong commemoration of her work that will be live-streamed from the Irene and Alan Wurtzel Theater, 67 North Main St. Anyone who’s been inspired by and is interested in expressing their appreciation of Morrison is invited to read an excerpt from one of her books, offer an anecdote or share their feelings in what organizer Johnny Coleman wants to be a “gesture of love” — an intentional coming together across region, generation, culture and nation to celebrate her as one village.

“This warrior artist had such a giant global impact and such an individual impact,” said Coleman, an installation artist who is professor of Studio Art and Africana studies. “I think there are individuals dispersed all over this planet who have very direct relationships with the images that Ms. Morrison conjured on the page and with the narratives she called up.”

Coleman said he woke up the day after Morrison’s passing on Aug. 5, 2019, with a calling to reach out to the entire world and the local community to converge on an intentional gesture in celebration of her life and work.

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Noelle Ignagni and Daria Martz are transforming a conference room at Oberlin High School into a place where students can cope with anxiety and panic attacks.

‘Therapy room’ will help OHS teens cope with anxiety

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Fluffy pillows. Mood lighting.

Peace and quiet.

In a little-used conference room at Oberlin High School, Noelle Ignagni and Daria Martz are creating a safe place students can go when stress and anxiety strike.

The pair have been friends since the fourth grade. When it came time for a service project required of all

Oberlin International Baccalaureate students, they wanted to somehow shine a light on mental health issues students grapple with every day.

"We realized there wasn't somewhere in the school kids could go if they didn't feel good," said Martz.

"A lot of students experience stress, anxiety, depression," said Ignagni.

"People will have panic attacks in class and they'll have to go to the bathroom."

It's something they see just about every week. And a public restroom

isn't the best place to deal with that pressure, they said.

Martz said she knows from experience. She's shouldered what felt like unbearable stress, and wished there was somewhere she could have retreated to, a place to gather her composure before heading back to the classroom.

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Firm to give options for reservoirs JASON HAWK EDITOR

Three options for radically transforming Oberlin's twin Morgan Street reservoirs will be put in front of City Council on Monday.

A special meeting has been called for 6 p.m. to hear from Environmental Design Group, a firm hired last summer to look at possibilities for reshaping the basins.

Mysterious water loss in the fall of 2018 drew the attention of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

The issue was fixed, but

state officials said conditions there require costly repairs.

Jeff Baumann, Oberlin's public works director, originally championed draining the reservoirs just enough so that they'd no longer be subject to state regulation.

Taking the water level down 15 to 18 percent won't work, he said last week. It's higher than thought, and the banks aren't structurally built for the lower level, he said.

Cleaning up the reservoirs to meet ODNR requirements is one path available, but it's the most expensive and would de-

stroy natural habitats, said Baumann.

"They can't be left like they are. They have to be restored as regulated reservoirs or changed into something else entirely," he said.

That leaves removing one or both reservoirs from service, and recreating them as forested wetlands.

The reservoirs haven't been used for drinking water for decades. They're viewed as recreational and conservation areas, with frequently-used walking paths.

Environmental Design Group's concept proposals won't include the addition

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of any buildings, Baumann said.

At a public meeting with the firm's reps last August, some residents suggested creating a nature center, recreation center boat docks or even an observation tower on Morgan Street.

Council has been waiting for Environmental Design Group to present its findings for months. The company was supposed to make a report in October, but it was delayed "due to the necessity of performing additional geo-technical engineering work that helps to inform the range of options," said Baumann.

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Health students shine

Lorain County JVS students in the allied health sciences and sports, health and fitness technology programs recently traveled to the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center to compete in the regional HOSA Future Health Professionals Conference. From Oberlin, junior Nancy Minnich competed in the medical terminology event.

With millions in funding at stake, city wants every person counted JASON HAWK EDITOR

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to the NAACP, in the early 20th century.

"The story for black women's suffrage was different from the story for white women's suffrage," Schultz said. "She not only had to push for the vote, but for all the different movements, anti-lynching, and various things that would actually guarantee the vote."

Even as a delegate to the International Council of Women in Norway after winning the right to vote, she faced discrimination from fellow American envoys.

Talbert was elected president of the National Association of Colored Women in 1916, volunteered as a Red Cross nurse in France during World War I and served on the national board of directors for the NAACP. For her efforts, she was awarded the Springarm Medal, which is the highest honor the NAACP confers on its members.

She died in 1923, at age 57, after leading an antilynching bill campaign and crusading for prison reform in the South. Talbert is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo.

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The Wurtzel Theater will be the site of readings and reflections from people calling in from around the world.

The event will be live-streamed from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Simultaneously throughout the day in the theater, there will be a continuous procession of people reading selections and speaking about the impact of Morrison’s work in front of a projected image of the Bench by the Road. Coleman will open the day’s ceremonies by placing a replica of a stool that he gave to Morrison during the dedication ceremony in 2009 onto the bench.

Coleman plans to have additional flowers delivered to the bench on the hour, and a live feed of the bench will be interwoven with the live stream at the theater.

Another option for the public to offer tributes is through audio recordings. This recording could be the reading of a favorite passage from one of Morrison’s writings or speeches, or a personal memory or feeling.

Learn more at www.oberlin.edu.

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Panic attacks among young people are common, according to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.

They can involve a general sense of dread, a racing heart, dizziness, shaking, fear of dying or trouble breathing. Kids with panic disorder can begin to feel a constant sense of anxiety, always suspecting something awful is about to happen.

Anxiety disorders are even more prevalent, affecting one in eight children, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America.

Ignagni and Martz were awarded a $400 Phoenix Grant from the Oberlin Schools Endowment Fund to attack the problem.

They're more than halfway finished transforming the bedroom-sized conference room into an oasis with a futon, rug, plants, lotion, stress-relieving toys and aromatic diffuser.

They've also reached out to teacher Whitney Brown to commission student art to hang on the walls.

They must also help develop some guidelines for how the "therapy room" can be used. They'll work with teachers to make sure it's monitored and not a place to skip classes.

Nearly $7 trillion is at stake when you get a knock on your door April 1.

That's Census Day, and Oberlin City Council wants to make sure you're counted.

It voted last week for form a Complete Count subcommittee to encourage all residents to respond to the census.

"You don't need to be a citizen. You don't need to be registered to vote. It's just very important that every human body gets counted in the census," said Councilwoman Kristin Peterson.

The city is reaching out to nonprofits, clubs, faith-based organizations, educators and the business community to get the word out.

Why? One reason is representation.

Census figures determine how many seats in Congress Ohio gets, and they are supposed to help draw legislative district boundaries at the state and federal level.

There also a lot of money on the line — $675 billion per year over the next decade.

It's "the most used data in the country," according to the national U.S. Census Director Steve Dillingham, who made a stop at Lorain County Community College earlier this month.

Census data is used in decisions about where low-income housing goes, where shopping centers are built, how school districts are shaped,

HOW IS CENSUS DATA USED?

Here are just a few uses for information collected in the U.S. census: • Determining how many seats Ohio and other states get in Congress • Planning hospitals, nursing homes and clinics • Fighting poverty • Creating maps for emergency services, business development and government services • Planning local, state and federal budgets • Mapping out public transportation needs • Establishing fair market rents and fair lending practices • Figuring out how diseases spread • Locating factory sites and distributing centers • Genealogical research where buses and trains run and analyzing public health needs.

It affects where roads are built, public safety strategies, how rural areas are developed and assistance programs for people in need.

"So many impacts on the local level," said Peterson.

The government funding at stake breaks down to $1,200 for every person counted, every year, for an entire decade.

"Think if we lose 100 people in this community or 200 people, that's a lot of money that could be coming to this

community," Peterson said.

The census is required by the U.S. Constitution and has been used to count the country's population every 10 years since 1790.

It has some problems, though.

Minorities and non-citizens have historically been under-counted. So have less populated towns like Oberlin and Wellington.

There are also some fears that the information collected will be misused.

The census bureau says every employee takes an oath to protect your personal information for life, and they are bound by law not not to disclose it. The information collected is only used to create statistics.

Your responses can't be used by law enforcement or any other government agency, including courts.

One of the reasons Oberlin has a Complete Count subcommittee is because it is the home of Oberlin College, according to Peterson.

Across the nation, wherever college students are on April 1 is where they are counted, she said, regardless of where "home" is or where their parents live.

This decade's census will also feature a new way to share your info.

For the first time ever, the nine questions can be filled out online.

Census workers are still being recruited to get word out about the count and to help complete it.

The pay is $17 per hour and schedules are flexible. Visit www.census. gov for more information.

Fired professor, college settle lawsuit DAVE O’BRIEN THE CHRONICLE-TELEGRAM

A federal lawsuit over the firing of an Oberlin College professor who posted what the college said were antiSemitic statements on her personal social media in 2016 has been settled.

Joilynn "Joy" Karega-Mason was an assistant professor of rhetoric and composition from December 2013 until November 2016.

She was fired for what the college's board of trustees said was failing "to meet the academic standards that Oberlin requires of its faculty and failing to demonstrate intellectual honesty."

She was placed on paid administrative leave in August 2016 after posting on her personal social media accounts claims that Jews were responsible for the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The college initially defended her posts as freedom of speech.

Karega-Mason sued Oberlin Col-

lege, former college President Marvin Krislov, former Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Tim Elgren and former Board of Trustees Chairman Clyde McGregor in U.S. District Court in Cleveland in November 2018.

She demanded $885,000 from Oberlin College, along with punitive damages, interest and attorney fees.

An entry on the federal court docket posted Jan. 31 states the case has been settled. It is unknown how much she received, as terms of the settlement were not disclosed.

Oberlin College spokesman Scott Wargo said the college had no comment on the settlement. Attorney Gary Benjamin, who represented KaregaMason, did not return a call for comment.

Karega-Mason cited false charges of professional misconduct, accused the college of soliciting student complaints against her, alleged the college manipulated campus organizations to turn against her, tried to prevent African-Americans from holding

positions of authority, ignored acts of misconduct among Caucasian faculty and staff members and tolerated their racist behavior, among other issues.

In her lawsuit, she said Elgren "was permitted by defendants Oberlin and Krislov to continue to (engage) in an unrelenting and pervasive conspiracy to terminate the employment of Plaintiff by the college."

Krislov, who is Jewish, said in March 2016 that Karega-Mason's allegations caused pain "for many people."

"As someone who has studied history, I cannot comprehend how any person could or would question its existence, its horrors and the evil which caused it. I feel the same way about anti-Semitic conspiracy theories," he wrote.

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland and McGregor also spoke out against Karega-Mason's claims, with McGregor calling them "anti-Semitic and abhorrent" in an official statement from the board.

POLICE REPORTS • Jan. 18 at 3:52 p.m.: Officers responded to a report of a fight in the

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parking lot at Wendy's on US Route 20. • Jan. 19 at 8:11 p.m.: A tablet device was reported stolen from an East Lorain Street residence. • Jan. 19 at 8:20 p.m.: A woman said her underage daughter was assaulting her and threatening to hit family members with a glass bathroom scale. The violence apparently erupted over a request to turn down the music volume.

The child was referred to Lorain County Juvenile Court for consideration of two counts of domestic violence. • Jan. 22 at 10:07 a.m.: Jason Campbell was charged with possession of marijuana. • Jan. 22 at 1:58 p.m.: A Walmart employee reported a theft of about $311 in merchandise. Efrain Velazquez Jr. was charged with theft. • Jan. 28 at 12:58 p.m.: Jennsen Colon was charged with possession of marijuana. • Jan. 29 at 7:45 p.m.: Brian Meyers Jr. was served with a warrant through Oberlin Municipal Court for failure to appear for a probably cause

hearing. • Jan. 30 at 7:30 a.m.: An alleged shooting threat was reported by Langston Middle School Principal Sheila Hicks. She at first believed it to have no credibility, but later received an email that changed her mind.

Police said they couldn't determine who actually made the alleged threat, but that it did not come from one accused student.

"It is believed this was a case of students spreading rumors that began as an inappropriate comment," wrote Sgt. Melissa Lett in a report. "Officers did not believe there was any real threat behind the statement." • Jan. 30 at 3:54 p.m.: Officers responded to a complaint about an unruly child. • Jan. 30 at 7:57 p.m.: A customer at Wendy's called police about a disgruntled employee who was allegedly yelling and throwing items inside the restaurant.

A woman who works there said the suspect elbowed her in the mouth, but she was not injured because she did not have any teeth. • Jan. 31 at 2:24 a.m.: A Union Street man reported

that someone broke into his house. He told police the thief took a bong, a silicone tray containing cotton swabs, a grinder and smoke marijuana blunts. • Feb. 1 at 11:52 p.m.: Beverly Walker was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, driving under suspension and state test refusal.

Jermaine Jackson was arrested on a warrant through the Lorain Police Department for criminal trespass. • Feb. 2 at 11:15 p.m.: A woman overdosed by intentionally swallowing a large number of pills. She was taken to Mercy Health Allen Hospital for treatment. • Feb. 2 at 3:44 p.m.: A Walmart customer reported a theft at the store. Edward Kozich was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, failure to comply with a police order and theft.

James Kocak was charged with theft.

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

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Split week puts Phoenix in 3rd place ERIK ANDREWS CORRESPONDENT

The Oberlin Phoenix completed last week with a win and a loss.

Squaring off against Lorain County League foe Firelands, second-place Oberlin looked to keep pace with league leader Keystone. Unfortunately, the Falcons' height advantage caused problems for the hosts as they struggled to connect both inside and from long range.

Combining the cold shooting night — 24 percent from beyond the arc, 30 percent overall — with little offensive rebounding resulted in a 56-50 loss that dropped Oberlin into third place in the LCL with three games to play.

Ty Locklear's 14 points led the offense while Giles Harrell (12) and Trajen Chambers (11) both contributed double digit totals.

Coach Kurt Russell's team bounced back the following night to claim a 7348 win over Lincoln West. The victory pushes the Phoenix to 13-5, 7-4 in the LCL. Oberlin travels to Brookside on Friday evening before closing the regular season at home with Sandusky and Clearview.

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James Davis looks for room in the lane among the taller Falcons.

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Following a 58-34 loss to Brookside, the Phoenix put together a strong game at home on Saturday to easily outdistance Lincoln West 52-30. Senior Victoria Jackson led all scorers with 17 while junior point guard Casey Amato, pictured, tallied 15 and dished out six assists. The win pushed the Phoenix record to 2-18, 0-13 in Lorain County League play.

The 10th-seeded Phoenix will travel to Black River in the Division III District Tournament next Wednesday. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.

Evie Lou Boutique replacing Bead Paradise Cleveland-based women’s clothing store Evie Lou will open another location in Oberlin where Bead Paradise is currently located on West College Street.

The clothing store aims to open May 7 or sooner, depending on how soon Bead Paradise will close and vacate the store.

In a Facebook post, Bead Paradise shared that it will be open until the end of March. Bead Paradise has been in operation since 1987, and

has been on West College Street for 23 years.

Evie Lou is owned by Kim Crow, whose main store is in Tremont.

The store touts that it caters to the creative professionals, is personal style driven and offers its customers head-to-toe styling.

“We want to branch out into new categories of retail and partner with local potteries, jewelry makers and textile art,” Crow said.

Evie Lou's inventory includes a lot of European clothing lines and sizes ranging from extra small to 2x.

"Oberlin is a wonderful place, I’ve always been drawn to it. It has

been a fun place for me to spend the day and I love Bead Paradise, so it seemed like a good fit. Especially since we carry some of the same lines and have customer crossover," Crow said.

The store is named after the owner’s niece, who at age four told her aunt after spending a day shopping and deciding on a dress that, “Me just wanna be comfy… but still look nice,” which sums up the aim of the store, Crow said.

Crow formerly was the fashion editor for The Plain Dealer before starting the first Evie Lou in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood.

Pet rescue raffle on St. Patrick's Day "Raffle to the Rescue" will be held by Oberlinbased Partners With Paws of Lorain County to benefit homeless animals.

One lucky winner will receive $1,000 in gold coins at the end of a rainbow on St. Patrick's Day. The prize was donated

by Suerth Financial Services in Elyria.

Through Monday, March 16, you can buy tickets for a donation of $10 each.

When you purchase 10 tickets for a donation of $100 — the amount it takes to rescue one dog from the local dog kennel — you'll be entered in a drawing to win $100, donated by Ted Majka Floor & Wall Covering in Lorain.

Drawings for both the $1,000 grand prize and the $100 bonus prize will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17 at Smitty’s Place in Elyria, during the annual St. Patrick's Day live remote broadcast by radio station WOBL 107.7 FM and 1320 AM. Winners do not need

Soil contamination probe

Lorain County commissioners have approved a $20,000 contract with GT Environmental Inc. to investigate possible contamination of a former gas station site in Oberlin.

The contract was originally for $5,000, but additional work is needed to make sure the site qualifies for grant funding, said County Administrator Jim Cordes.

The property is located on the southeast corner of West Lorain Street and Pyle-South Amherst Road. To get state funding for clean-up there, the county has to show there is soil contamination.

The "worst of the worst" tanks were taken out already, but two tanks remain in the ground, said county Community Development Director Don Romancak.

Free career camp for students

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to be present and will be notified by phone.

Tickets can be purchased by check or money order to Partners With Paws, P.O. Box 277, Oberlin, OH 44074.

You can download the Raffle To The Rescue 2020 flier and tickets at www.partnerswithpawslc. com or purchase them there using PayPal.

Tickets are also available at WOBL/WDLW Radio, 45624 US Route 20 in Oberlin.

Donation receipts are not issued for raffle fundraisers.

All proceeds will benefit Partners With Paws of Lorain County to financially assist other local animal rescue groups.

Funds will be used to res-

cue dogs from dog pounds and help other animals in need with their health and general care such as vetting expenses including spay, neuter, vaccines and surgeries if needed, and boarding fees if required, until adoption takes place.

For more information, contact Lorie Wilber at 440-897-8696 or lawilber@oberlin.net.

85 SOUTH MAIN STREET OBERLIN OHIO 44074 FEBRUARY 6, 2020 BOARD AND COMMISSION MEETING DATES ALL MEETINGS WILL TAKE PLACE AT 85 SOUTH MAIN STREET FEBRUARY 14, 2020 ... SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 5:30 P.M. – COWORK OBERLIN Located at: 235 Artino Street, Oberlin, OH

Purpose: This is an informal goal-setting retreat of council. Procedural aspects of the conduct of Council meetings and legislative enactment may also be discussed.

FEBRUARY 15, 2020 ... SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 8:45 A.M. – COWORK OBERLIN Located at: 235 Artino Street, Oberlin, OH

The Lorain County JVS will offer a free career exploration program for students in grades eight to 10.

The ExCEL Career Camp is designed to give students a hands-on experience in a variety of careertechnical program areas offered at the JVS. It will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 29 at the school in Pittsfield Township. Doors open at 7:30 a.m.

A light lunch with the instructors will be provided afterward and parents are encouraged to attend.

Programs being offered are auto technology, cosmetology, culinary arts, engineering design and technology, industrial electricity, industrial equipment mechanics, landscape and greenhouse management, precision machine technology, public safety, sports health and fitness technology, murder mystery and learning Excel.

Students must register at www.lcjvs.com if they wish to participate.

LETTER Background on wetland, To the editor: John Whitman wrote on Jan. 23 of his concern about Wetland A. I am writing in support of his plea, and to give a fuller context for the benefit of readers who may not be familiar with the problem.

What is Wetland A, and what is the Ramsey? Users of the bike path between Professor Street and Pyle Road know that they may take a short detour on a spur south to Hamilton Street and the soccer fields. They are riding on the Ramsey Railroad bed, built in the 19th century.

The Ramsey continues as a gravel path south of Hamilton, ending at Route 20. Wetland A is a wooded area along this stretch.

It suffers from poor drainage that threatens not only Whitman’s property, but the life of the forest surrounding the path. As Whitman has observed, the builders of the railroad knew what they were doing: Large drainage pipes of cast iron, strong enough to support a lumbering steam locomotive and its string of coal cars, were built to assure proper drainage along the line. But the rails and pipes were removed during World War II for use in the war effort. In rebuilding the right-of-way decades later, the drainage problem was not properly handled.

The city would do well to address this problem, not only for the health of the environment (trees die when subjected to flooding), but for the future potential of this little-known corridor.

As a longtime bike path advocate myself, I have learned from Jim Ziemnik, head of the Lorain County Metro Parks, that a pet project of his is to one day put a proper bike path on the Ramsey from Hamilton to Route 20. It would continue alongside Route 20 to Walmart and the park’s Heritage Barn across the street.

It would put a feather in Oberlin’s cap to correct the drainage problems along the Ramsey. The project would benefit the environment and at the same time increase the appeal of the city to walkers and bike-riders.

Rod Knight

Be Aware Of Social Security Myths Social Security can be one source of retirement income for you and your spouse. To maximize your benefits, you’ll need to make some key decisions and be aware of some common myths.

• Myth 1: Always take Social Security early. You can file for Social Security benefits as early as 62, but you could get 25% to 30% more if you wait until your “full” retirement age (likely between 66 and 67). You can receive even more if you wait until 70, at which point your benefits will “max out.” However, there’s no right time to file for everyone – it depends on your situation, including factors such as your life expectancy, employment, financial need and spousal considerations.

• Myth 2: When you claim Social Security, it won’t affect your spouse’s benefits. This is not true. How much you receive in Social Security can affect your spouse’s benefits while you are alive (spousal benefits) and after you’ve passed away (survivor’s benefits).

Your spouse could receive up to half of your retirement benefit, offset by his or her own benefit, so the longer you work before collecting Social Security, the greater the potential spousal benefits.

For survivor benefits, your spouse would receive 100% of your benefit or his or her own, whichever is larger, so when you file affects how much your spouse would receive if you pass away early. In any case, you’ll want to consult with the Social Security Administration about how much your spouse can receive, as his or her own benefits can also affect your decision-making.

• Myth 3: You can’t work during retirement and collect Social Security. Yes, you can. But if you start receiving Social Security before your full retirement age

Purpose: This is an informal goal-setting retreat of council. Procedural aspects of the conduct of Council meetings and legislative enactment may also be discussed.

FEBRUARY 17, 2020 ....OFFICES CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF PRESIDENT’S DAY FEBRUARY 18, 2020.....CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – 6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS: Purpose: To Review and Discuss the Morgan Street Reservoirs Alternatives Analysis

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(likely between 66 and 67), you can only earn up to $18,240 in 2020 and still get your full benefits. Once you earn more than this, Social Security deducts $1 from your benefits for every $2 you earn.

But during the year you reach full retirement age, you can earn up to $48,600 without your benefits being withheld. If you exceed this amount, $1 will be deducted for every $3 you earn during the months before you attain your full retirement age. Social Security will increase your benefits when you do reach full retirement age to adjust for the previous work-related withholdings. So, if you plan on working and receiving Social Security, it may not make sense to file if most of your benefits will be withheld.

Once you reach full retirement age, you can earn any amount without losing your monthly benefits, although your benefits could still be taxed.

• Myth #4: Social Security will provide for all my needs in retirement. Social Security will provide about a third of pre-retirement income, on average, according to the Social Security Administration. Consequently, you’ll probably still need other sources of retirement income because Social Security alone most likely won’t be enough to meet your needs. So, throughout your working years, contribute as much as you can to your IRA and your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. Combining these income sources with Social Security can help improve your chances of enjoying the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned.

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NEW POLICE STATION PLANS

Schools start treasurer hunt as Gabler plans her retirement JASON HAWK EDITOR

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Bill Steele of Poggemeyer Design Group shows Village Council security measures that are being worked into the design of a new police station.

Architects put price tag at $1.4M JASON HAWK EDITOR

Floor plans are coming together for Wellington's new police station, and so is the estimate — a cool $1.4 million.

Scott Schroeder and Bill Steele of Poggemeyer Design Group showed Village Council last week how they

imagine the East Herrick Avenue station.

The building will be divided into areas for the public, offices, lockers and showers, and a detention wing, they said.

"One of the things we have none of now is office space," said Police Chief Tim Barfield, whose staff wrestles with cramped quarters.

He's worked with Poggemeyer to ensure that's not an issue at the new station, but it's meant sacrifices.

For example, extra showers were scratched from the plans to provide more office space.

Steele said another priority was creating a place for auxiliary officers to work.

They have no dedicated area at the old station.

A small area will have a second floor, adding about 1,400 square feet to the plans. Steele said it will provide flexibility for more offices, storage, even a kitchenette and bathrooms if needed.

Of course safety and security are huge concerns for police.

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Poggemeyer Design Group

These drawings show the basic layout and front elevation of the new station, though officials said there is still time to make changes to the design. They are not the technical plans needed to construct the station, however. Drafting those will take more time.

Boss is back! Family reunited at last LAINA YOST THE CHRONICLE-TELEGRAM

It was a reunion almost two months in the making, but a Wellington family finally has reunited with its missing dog.

On Dec. 22, a fire destroyed the Moon family's house and several pets were inside at the time. One dog and cat were rescued, and the cat was given oxygen.

But when they realized the fire had started, Jordan Moon sent their black lab mix Boss out the door, so he would be safe. He ran, likely frightened, and did not return.

After several possible sightPhoto provided by Jordan Moon ings, Moon said they finally Boss, a black lab mix that's been missgot a call Saturday that Boss ing since Dec. 22 after a fire destroyed was spotted roaming around the his family's house in Wellington, is woods. For about two hours they finally reunited with his people.

searched the wooded area when they finally spotted Boss caught in a briar bush.

They finally got Boss home.

"It was very tear-filled, very heartfelt, very overwhelming," Moon said. "Just very emotional. There was not a dry eye in the house. It was very overwhelming, but it was the best day we’ve had since the fire."

Boss is resting with his family. Moon said he was a little anxious and skittish after roaming around for more than two months, but that they were all loving on him and bringing him comfort.

He was spotted in many places after the fire, including Burger King and Wellington High School on Main Street, but he eluded capture.

At one point, Moon's husband, BOSS HOME PAGE D3

A search for a new financial expert to lead the Wellington Schools is getting underway.

Treasurer Tina Gabler plans to retire Dec. 1, closing out a career that has spanned 30 years.

"We have talked in regard to staying longer, but she's consistently told us no, she has to leave because of her pension," said Superintendent Ed Weber.

Tina Gabler Gabler has served as treasurer in Wellington since 2016.

She was briefly director of fiscal services for META Solutions starting in 2014, but spent most of her career — nearly 24 years — as treasurer of the Northmor school system in Galion.

In Wellington, she stepped into the role vacated by Michael Pissini, who had been there for only a short time after the departure of Brad McCracken.

McCracken split his time between Wellington and Firelands, an agreement reached after the departure of Suzanne Wilson during one of the district's darkest financial times.

Now the district is faring far better. Wellington's five-year forecast, submitted to the Ohio Department of Education in October, still shows the district spending more than it makes over the next few years, but with healthy reserves, which means no operating deficit in the picture.

Wellington still has its troubles, though. The district says it can't afford to make critical repairs to Westwood Elementary School without a nearly $9 million tax increase, which appears on the March 17 ballot as Issue 16.

A new roof and boilers top the list of fixes the school needs. The Board of Education has raised the possibility of closing Westwood's doors if those problems aren't addressed soon.

With those issues in mind, the school board is gearing up for a treasurer search.

Steve Farnsworth of Sagamore Hills-based Finding Leaders offered his services on Tuesday, Feb. 4.

The firm already helps the Board of Education with superintendent and treasurer evaluations.

Farnsworth recommended looking for candidates inside the state. "Especially with the treasurer, there are so many nuances that are specific to Ohio," he said.

"It is difficult to find a really good treasurer. It is tough. Because we're going to beat the bushes, we're going to bring you what you say you want," he said.

Wellington would be lucky to find a pool of 20 qualified candidates for the job, he said. Finding Leaders would aim to put three to six semifinalists in front of the school board.

According to Farnsworth, the firm's services would cost about $10,000.

Board President Brett Murner said he has strong feelings about one aspect of the search: no rehiring a retired treasurer.

"I'm not a fan of that. I don't think it's the right thing for our district," he said.

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RAIDERS HAVE MOMENTUM

SHOREMEN TOUGH TO BEAT

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Wellington's Ben Bliss makes an acrobatic move to get to the basket against Columbia.

The Raiders are setting themselves up for a shot at the inaugural Lorain County League title, getting a boost Friday from a 60-52 win over Wellington, and closing on Keystone's spot at the top of the LC8. Charlie Simon led the way, scoring 28 points for the Raiders, with Brandon Fisher chipping in 11 more. For the Dukes, Noah Diermyer had 12 and Ben Bliss put up 11.

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Wellington’s Derrick Andolsek tries to get his opponent to the mat. The Dukes were overwhelmed by a tough Avon Lake line-up last Thursday in non-conference wrestling action, losing 43-12.

SENIOR NIGHT SMACKDOWN

OVERWHELMED

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Black River's Devon McLean gets two points against New London. The Pirates suffered a 4736 loss to the Wildcats Saturday night.

National recognition

Cub Cadet has recognized Wellington Implement as the 17th dealership in the nation in sales performance for 2019.

The brand has 1,600 dealer locations in the United States and recognized Wellington Implement with a “Top 100 Club” award for the 21st consecutive year.

Wellington Implement received another award at the end of 2019 from Case IH. The company is one of 37 dealers in North America that earned the highest level of recognition a Case IH dealer can achieve – the Case IH Pinnacle Excellence Award for business performance.

“This recognition from our two major suppliers is a huge tribute to our employees and the dedication each of them has to our business and our customers,” said Tom Stannard. “Our mission is to provide farmers, property owners and businesses with high quality, innovative equipment backed by superior service — then delivered by people who understand their needs.”

Ownership of Wellington Implement changed hands this past week. Bill Stannard and Patti Young, third generation owners of the business started by their grandparents, announced that fourth generation family member Tom Stannard is now owner and chief operating officer of the company.

The family-owned dealership was founded in 1929 and has locations in Wellington, Ashland and Medina.

▲ This year’s Wellington girls basketball seniors are Brooklinn Damiano, Jill Sizer, Jalen Gibbs, Lexi Wright and Grace Dudziak.

Nearly half the points scored by both teams went to Dukes senior Jalen Gibbs on Feb. 5 as Wellington dismantled Black River 49-24.

She scored 29 to lead the pack to a Senior Night victory over the neighboring Lorain County League rivals. Lydia Wacker led the Pirates with eight. Black River was denied double digits in every quarter. ►Brooklinn Damiano and Amanda Spiekerman disrupt Black River’s Sarah Kozik.

NO MERCY

Russ Gifford | Wellington Enterprise

Wellington's Lexi Wright and Brooklinn Damiano apply pressure to Open Door's Alyssa Scheneman.

The Dukes won 63-11 in non-conference play Saturday behind Karlie Frenk's game-high 21 points. Jalen Gibbs scored 14 and Wright had 13.

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• Jan. 19 at 9:25 a.m.: A woman reported several items stolen from her truck on West Herrick Avenue.

• Jan. 21 at 4:48 a.m.: Kenneth Eavenson, 53, of Wellington, was charged with having weapons under disability, improper handling of firearms, aggravated menacing and domestic violence.

• Jan. 23 at 10:28 p.m.: Brandon Carruthers, 38, of Wellington, was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Melissa Caruthers, 35, of Wellington, was charged with consuming alcohol in a

motor vehicle.

• Jan. 24 at 1:50 p.m.: A woman made a wire fraud complaint.

• Jan. 24 at 4:30 p.m.: A Wellington woman told police she had been assaulted.

• Jan. 25 at 10:10 p.m.: Scott Sooy, 40, of Medina, was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, breath alcohol content over .17 percent and use of headlight beams.

• Jan. 26 at 1:47 p.m.: Crystal Vitovitz, 31, of Wellington, was arrested on a warrant through the Westlake Police Department on a charge of criminal dam-

aging. She was arrested after a dispute at Burger King on Route 58.

• Jan. 27 at 5:15 p.m.: Police responded to a domestic dispute on Walden Lane.

• Jan. 27 at 7:01 p.m.: Andrew Holmes, 24, of Wellington, was charged with obstructing official business, menacing and disorderly conduct by intoxication. A report said he was arrested after allegations that a man threatened a woman at a Baker Street home.

• Jan. 28 at 5:57 a.m.: A Chevrolet pickup truck was reported stolen on Kent Street.

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Indictments handed down in township gun theft case

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Schroeder said Poggemeyer is planning decontamination spaces, along with bullet-resistant glass and wall paneling to protect dispatchers.

"We want to protect them, so there will be a lot of controlled access around that main lobby," he said.

Plans call for a double sally port for police cruisers, which would allow for an evidence vehicle to be stored inside as well.

From the sally port, there is access to an armory, evidence storage and separate holding areas for male and female arrestees.

Barfield said it won't be a jail — the detention wing will only allow police to hold suspects up to 12 hours. The chief said they'll be kept there just long enough to be booked, and then transferred to the Lorain County Jail.

During their time in lock-up in Wellington, prisoners can't be allowed to see or communicate with each other.

Steele said the area has to be designed to keep suspects from talking, hearing sensitive discussions or interviews and even from signaling through the walls with Morse code.

While the cells can hold only two people at a time, more can be detained on benches and in cruisers, Barfield said.

While limited, it will be a better situation than police have now, he said — "We did have six people under arrest at one time a couple of years ago, and it was very interesting, to say the least."

Under a fairly new law, the building

JASON HAWK EDITOR

A grand jury has leveled felony counts against two men who allegedly stole four guns during a Dec. 10 break-in at a Wellington Township home.

Cory Young, 23, of Olmsted Falls, was indicted last week on felony grand theft and burglary counts. He is now free on bond.

Justin Fout, 33, of Elyria, was arrested last week and now faces an indictment on counts of felony theft, forgery and receiving stolen property.

As of Monday, he was being held at the Lorain County Jail on $12,000 bond.

Fout, who has an extensive rap sheet, is also being

Cory Young held on numerous counts of contempt. His previous arrests include charges of theft, forgery, felony drug possession, identity fraud and more.

Investigators say Young and Fout were caught by a Hawley Road homeowner in early December. They were found at the back of

Justin Fout the house and said they were installing new gutters, even though the house already had them, according to court records.

When challenged, the suspects fled in a Ford F-150. The homeowner snapped a picture of the license plate, which led to Young's arrest a week later.

Free home energy assessments available Efficiency Smart has launched a free online home energy assessment to help Oberlin Municipal Light & Power and village of Wellington utilities residential electric customers identify where they can save energy in their homes.

Oberlin and Wellington customers can choose from answering basic questions or completing a thorough

assessment. Both options provide real-time recommendations for each completed question and a free customized report detailing energy saving opportunities and potential savings.

Visit www.efficiencysmart. org, choose your community, and select “Online Home Energy Assessment.”

“You don’t have to be an expert to find ways to use

less energy and lower your electric bill,” said Jamie Abrusci, Program Manager for Efficiency Smart. “The online home energy assessment program helps residents identify which improvements make sense for their homes and provides information about financial incentives available from Efficiency Smart that can help with those improvements.”

Awful water smell likely to stay unsolved mystery JASON HAWK EDITOR

No dead fish, no dead birds, no piles of algae.

The source of an awful smell in Wellington's water will remain a mystery despite a thorough investigation, Village Council learned last week.

Water Department Supervisor Gregory Frenk said there has been no ice cover on the Upground Reservoir, and heavy rains, high winds and warm temperatures may have led to some issues.

Frenk said the source was definitely organic. It may

have been made worse by chlorine treatment.

"When it's working against an organic material, it's making it smell, maybe," he said.

While the water was deemed safe to drink, some households in the southwest corner of the village reported the horrible odor.

The chlorine concentration is strongest in that portion of town because it's close to the water plant, Frenk said.

To be safe, he delayed the annual pumping done to fill the reservoir. Frenk said he didn't want to add an outside source to the equation

SCHOLARS The following Wellington students have been named to the dean's list for the Fall 2019 semester at Heidelberg University: • GABRIELLE BALLARD, a sophomore studying theater and business administration.

• LAUREN GRONSKY, a freshman studying theater and business administration.

• BRENNAN SCHECK, a sophomore studying education.

The following Wellington students have been named to the dean's list for the Fall 2019 semester at Baldwin Wallace University: • HANNAH DUNLAP, a graduate of Wellington High School majoring in early childhood education.

• MICHAELA TOTH, a graduate of Wellington High School majoring in arts management and entrepreneurship.

ANNABELLA MILLER of Wellington has been named to the dean’s list for the Fall 2019 semester at Ohio Wesleyan University.

BOSS HOME

FROM D1 Jerry Moon Jr., came within 50 feet of getting Boss back, but still couldn't quite capture him. Moon said there were times where she wasn't sure they would get Boss back.

"In the back of my mind, I kept him on the back-burner that he might not come back," she said. "... Today was finally the day he decided to come home. For him to be an old dog and get him back, it's just a miracle."

Since the fire, Moon said the family has been getting back on their feet and recovering. All have returned to work and are settling in.

There was just one big missing piece to their family, and now he's back.

"Now, we can fully settle in with the whole family," Moon said.

until the water was back to normal.

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needs to have a storm-rated shelter.

That doesn't necessarily mean and underground bunker, though.

One section of the building, including the detention and booking areas, will be reinforced to withstand a hurricane, tornado or even a projectile hit, said Steele. That work will add about $80,000 to the project said, according to Schroeder.

Over the past several months, officials have worked their way through about four versions of drawings, said Village Manager Steve Dupee.

The plans shown to Council are nearly complete, but there is still time to make tweaks, he said.

Councilman Mark Bughman said he is concerned about whether the station will be large enough to last the next 20 years.

Wellington has grown significantly since he was a kid, and it's going to grow more in the next few decades, he said. It's also faced its fair share of emergencies.

"We've had so much happen in this little town in the past decade, you wouldn't believe it all," Bughman told Steele.

Construction is expected to be bid out in early 2021, and it will take about five and a half months to renovate the existing structure and build an addition, said Schroeder.

That puts completion around August 2021, which means police could move in and open the station to the public by October.

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CAJUN TURKEY, BUFFALO CHICKEN OR HAM OFF THE BONE

SPROUTS

10 LB. BAG

SNACK PACK FACIAL TISSUE BATHROOM PUDDING CUBES TISSUE

$

2

lb.

BRUSSEL

99

¢ $

COFFEE

1

KRETSCHMAR

lb.

MINI SWEET

BROCCOLI

MAXWELL HOUSE WAKE UP ROAST

2

2

CUBE STEAKS

ITALIAN CHOCOLATE OR WHITE BLEND CHEESE HEART CAKES

29 $

69 $

POTATOES

99 $

99

lb.

RUSSET

NAVEL ORANGES

2

3

99 $

LB.

3 BAKERY

*COME IN OR CALL FOR DETAILS

LB.

CLEVELAND BOLOGNA

$

BEEF

• HIND QUARTER 180-200 LB. $3.19 LB. • FRONT QUARTER 200 - 220 LB. $2.79 LB. * CUT TO YOUR SPECIFICATIONS • PACKAGED HOW YOU WANT IT •EVERY PACKAGE IDENTIFIED • BLAST FROZEN

SUGARDALE

Special Events like weddings, graduations and more!

$

$2.99 LB. AVG. WEIGHT 380-400 LBS

ONLY

PICKLE & PEPPER POTATO OR OR DUTCH LOAF MACARONI SALAD

We use only the finest and freshest ingredients in all our recipes.

CALIFORNIA

LB.

- LOWEST DELI PRICES AROUND ECKRICH SANDRIDGE LAND O'LAKES

Fligner’s Catering...

3

$ 99

THIS WEEK- “FULL SIDE OF BEEF”

$ 69

LB.

2

SLICED FREE

SPEND YOUR TAX REFUND WISELY - WITH YOUR OWN CUSTOM CUT FREEZER BEEF!

FRESH

TILAPIA FILLETS

TOP ROUND ROAST

$ 99

LB.

LB.

BONELESS

“OHIO BEEF FROM OHIO FARMERS”

SEAFOOD SPECIALS FRESH

LB.

TENDERLOINS

$ 99

LB.

1

$ 19

PORK

PORK CHOPS

$ 49

$ 39

1

$ 19

LB.

PORK STEAKS

TWIN PACKS

1

59

BY 40 LB. BOX 1.49 LB. LOOSE

40 LB. BOX

¢

LEAN MEATY

CHICKEN THIGHS

BREAST

40 LB. BOX

$ 99

BONELESS

15 OZ.

YOPLAIT ASSORTED

GOGURT YOGURT

4 1

2/$ 16 OZ.

You Can Now Pay Your Gas, Light, Cable And Many Major Credit Card Payments At Fligners!

$

29

NO LIMIT

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