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CSX railroad to start quiet zone work March 23 JASON HAWK EDITOR

WELLINGTON — CSX railroad crews are expected to start installing equipment on March 23 that will allow trains to pass through Wellington without laying on their horns. It's the first of two major steps

that have to be taken this spring to enact "quiet zones" along the tracks. The rail company must put power-out indicators at the Magyar Street, Barker Street and Herrick Avenue crossings. Workers will also put signal bells on crossing arms that don't already have them. Right now only one arm at each crossing has

a signal, said Village Manager Steve Dupee. When CSX has finished, village workers will pick up the ball. Dupee said his employees will install "channelization" strips to direct traffic at Barker and Magyar. They will also build a concrete median for some distance on either side of the tracks on Herrick. Village workers will also install

signs warning pedestrians to be careful. "There won't be any train horns. We want to make sure they're looking in both directions," Dupee said. As long as weather cooperates, Wellington workers plan to do their portion of the project in late spring. Once complete, they'll notify the Federal Railroad Administration,

and 21 days later trains will be barred from blowing horns inside the village limits. Dupee said his best guess is that will happen in June or July. Because of an agreement negotiated with village officials, CSX has until the middle of July to complete its part of the work, so there is a chance the quiet zones could be delayed until late summer.

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BULLETIN BOARD Thursday, March 5 • OBERLIN: A preview of Mozart’s “Cosi fan tutti” will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 5 at Kendal at Oberlin’s Heiser Auditorium. Student performers will join Jonathon Field, Director of Oberlin Opera Theater. Performances at Hall Auditorium will be at 8 p.m. on March 11, 13 and 14; and 2 p.m. on March 15. To purchase tickets, call Oberlin College Central Ticket Service at 800-371-0178. There is no registration or fee for the preview. All are welcome. • LORAIN: A book signing and informational talk will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 5 at Elmcroft of Lorain, 3290 Cooper Foster Park Rd. Many families experience the effects Alzheimer’s disease as on loved ones, but many have difficulty explaining this to children or grandchildren. Author Pam Reese will share her personal and professional experiences in health care, which inspired her book, “Gigi, Are You In There?” Light hors d’oeuvres will be served. RSVP to 440-960-2813 by March 2.

March 5 and 19 • WELLINGTON: The Wellington Writers Group will meet from 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, March 5 and 19 at the Herrick Memorial Library. This group is for you if you have a passion for writing and want to develop your craft. Take some of your writing to share and discuss with the group. To register, call the library at 440-647-2120.

Friday, March 6 • OBERLIN: Soulful Sundown, an informal, interactive spiritual circle, will meet at 7:15 p.m. on Friday, March 6 at the Oberlin Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 355 East Lorain St. BULLETIN BOARD PAGE A3

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Pulling on his old Army uniform, Oberlin City Schools Superintendent David Hall celebrated Black History Month by portraying retired four-star general and former Secretary of State Colin Powell. "He's one of my heroes, one of my role models as well," Hall told third-graders at Prospect Elementary School. He read a biography that started with his family's beginnings in Jamaica and continued through Powell's time on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and as commander of the U.S. Army Forces Command and national security advisor.

What you should know about COVID-19 JASON HAWK EDITOR

The coronavirus is spreading across the globe and health experts, while worried, believe it can be contained. As of Monday, there were 90,000 confirmed cases and more than 3,000 deaths worldwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The toll included the first American fatalities — six people dead in Washington state, four from the same

of China, one of the worst-hit nations is Italy, where as of Monday there had been 52 related deaths. On the same day in the United States, 96 people had been confirmed to have COVID-19. Most are evacuees of the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship. There are no confirmed cases in our state, according to the Ohio Department of Health. Nor are there any active investigations into suspected cases. COVID-19 PAGE A3

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OBITUARIES Jerry A. Standen

Virginia Carol Sheldon

Jerry A. Standen, 70, of Wellington, died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, surrounded by his family at home. Born on Feb. 13, 1950, in Oberlin, he was the son of the late Merrill and Marie (nee Costanzo) Standen. Jerry lived most of his life in Wellington. A true entrepreneur, Jerry was self-employed his whole life, owning a number of business in Wellington. He owned Standen's Drive-In, Standen's Chicken and Ribs, and Livery Antiques. He was also well known as an auctioneer. Jerry was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Wellington Eagles and the VFW. Buying and selling antiques was a passion of Jerry's and he loved to travel to flea markets and auctions. He also enjoyed driving around in his 1932 Ford and his 1936 AR John Deere tractor that belonged to his grandfather. His friends and family will especially remember riding on the wagon in local parades. Survivors include his companion of many years, Lisa Hunter; daughters, Melissa (Tom) Gregan and Christy (Terry) Lyon, both of Wellington; grandchildren, Marshall, Morgan, Trent and Sophia. Jerry was preceded in death by an infant son and his brothers, Larry and Terry Standen. Services were held Sunday, March 1, 2020, with Pastor John Burgess officiating at Norton-Eastman Funeral Home, Wellington. A private family burial will take place at Greenwood Cemetery at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be shared online at www. eastmanfuneralhome.com.

Virginia Carol Sheldon, 85, of Wellington, died Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. Born on June 18, 1934 in Erhart, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Dean and Eleanor (nee Gross) Regal. She graduated with the Wellington High School Class of 1952. A LPN, Virginia worked at the Wellington Hospital until its closure. She then worked at Welcome Nursing Home until her retirement. Virginia was a 1976 charter member of the Ambulance District in Wellington. Her hobbies included watching football, doing puzzles and crosswords, playing cards and bingo. Virginia is survived by her children, Ernest Lance, Jr. of Elyria, William Sheldon of Florida, Shari Steele of Lodi and Thomas Scheldon of Lorain; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson and siblings, John Regal of Huntington and Mary Lou Bartish of Wellington. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Sheldon; son, Michael Lance and siblings, Rollin Regal and Rose Marie Henry. Friends and family will be received Friday, March 6, 2020, for a memorial service beginning at 1 p.m. at Norton-Eastman Funeral Home, 370 South Main St., Wellington. Burial will follow at Huntington Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be given at www.nortoneastmanfuneralhome.com.

Brian "Bry" David Ives Brian "Bry" David Ives, 50, of Lorain, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, at his sister's home, surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. Brian was born and raised in Wellington and was a 1988 WHS graduate. Brian's favorite pastime was listening to music, especially his favorite artists, Madonna, Prince and Michael Jackson. He also enjoyed crocheting and gardening and was an active yarn club member at the Lorain Public Library and was on the Green Thumb committee with his best friend, Sherri Bennett at the LMHA Kennedy Plaza. Brian had served as the Kennedy Plaza council treasurer and spent many years volunteering for the council in his spare time. He had a heart of gold and enjoyed helping others. Because of his kind, loving heart and giving nature, he was adored by so many. Brian was a beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, friend and feline father. Brian is survived by his mother, Jeana Goss of Wellington; father, David Ives (Bonnie) of Sullivan; sister, Shannon Saurer (Rodney) of New London; brothers, Brent Goss (Jen) of Wellington, Barton Goss (Sarah) of Huron, Isaiah Ives of Conway, South Carolina, David Hartman of Elyria; aunts, Jackie Guitar (Randy) of Wellington, Jessica Land of Corpus Christi, Texas; nephews, Andrew, Austin and Alex Goss; niece, Summer; many cousins, friends and his beloved feline daughter, "Molly Dolly." Brian was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Howard and Frances Land of Wellington; paternal grandparents, Edward and Evelyn Ives of Wellington; uncle, Michael Land; cousin, Tyler Land and his beloved feline daughter, "Baby Baby Michelleena." A private memorial will be held by the family on a later date. Contributions in Brian's name can be made to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Online condolences may be made to www.cowling funeralhomeoh.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 St., 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. WILLIAM "BILL" PAUL COFFMAN, 76, former resident of Marion, Ohio, passed away Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at O'Neill Healthcare in Bay Village. Arrangements were handled by Hempel Funeral Home. CLINTON "BILL" MARSHALL HENDRIX, 85, a resident of Lorain, passed away Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, at Ames Family Hospice following a brief illness. Hempel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mitchell named Youth of the Year by county Boys & Girls Clubs Mikayla Mitchell, an Avon Lake High School graduate who aspires to have a career in forensic psychology, has been chosen as the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lorain County’s 2020 Youth of the Year. Mitchell, 17, lives in Lorain. “Mikayla is a hard-working and passionate young lady who has a huge heart for the children she serves,” Mikayla Mitchell said Angelicia Brewer, site director for the club at Avon Lake’s Westview Elementary School. “She goes above and beyond to make them feel loved.” Mitchell has been involved with the clubs for two years as a member and one year as part of the staff. Her Club lessons include journaling as well as teaching kids ways to express emotions and handle tough situations. She now moves on to the regional Youth of the Year competition. A January high school graduate, Mitchell just started classes at Lorain County Community College. She enjoys drawing, hand lettering with motivational artwork, singing and playing the piano. She also likes running and has been involved in the sports and recreation programs at the club. The regional Youth of the Year competition will involve teens from Akron, Cleveland, Sandusky and Lorain County. The winner will be announced March 25. Local winners have the chance to advance to state, regional and national competitions.

Free naloxone kits

The anti-opioid drug naloxone, better known by the brand name Narcan, is available for free through Lorain County Public Health. Rescue kits are provided as part of Project Dawn, which aims to reduce overdose deaths across the county. They can be picked up from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays at 9880 Murray Ridge Rd., Elyria Township. For immediate help with substance abuse or addiction, call the county's 24-hour hotline at 440-989-4900.

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Kids in Jill Stone's kindergarten class at Westwood Elementary School celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday on Monday with Cat In the Hat-themed activities. They made hats and read the book.

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BULLETIN BOARD FROM A1 It will feature stories, music and activities for all ages. All are welcome. • OBERLIN: Tell your true story at Slow Train Storytellers at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 6 at the Slow Train Cafe, 55 East College St. The theme will be “The Lesson of a Good Fail.” Email kgwaite@gmail.com to secure a space to tell your story. • WELLINGTON: First Fridays continue with a “Spring Fever” theme from 4-8 p.m. on March 6 in the village’s downtown. There will be a miniature golf challenge at several businesses, bees, honey, baseball and more. The event is sponsored by Main Street Wellington and Putter the Therapy Dog.

Saturday, March 7 • OBERLIN: “Eloise’s Daughter: A Little Girl From Mansfield, Ohio” will be presented at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 7 at the Oberlin Public Library, 65 South Main St. Annessa Oliver Wyman, president of the Oberlin AfricanAmerican Genealogy and History Group, will speak in celebration of women’s history. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. • AMHERST: The 10th Annual Steelmen Baseball Party will be held from 5-9 p.m. on Saturday, March 7 at Amherst VFW Post 1662, 165 Cleveland Ave. Proceeds benefit the Steelmen 12U baseball team. Enjoy all-you-can-eat tacos, pizza, burgers, hot dogs and pasta, and all-you-can-drink keg beer. There will be a 50-50 raffle, liquor wagon and over 25 raffles. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for kids. • WELLINGTON: The Black River Fullbackers will hold a treasure hunt and BratFest from 5-11 p.m. on Saturday, March 7 at the Lorain County Fairgrounds community building. Enjoy all-you-can-eat brats and sides. Beverages will be provided. Tickets are $30 per couple. Contact you local fullbacker. This event is for ages 21 and up. • OBERLIN: The Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 7 at the Allen Memorial Art Museum, 87 North Main St. This worldwide event aims to create and expand Wikipedia pages on women and gender non-binary artists. Last year, 65 editors participated, contributing 13,900 words to Wikipedia entries. This year celebrates the centennial of women’s suffrage. Learn to edit a Wikipedia page. Drop in for as long or as little as you like; instruction will be provided on a rolling basis. The event is presented by the AMAM in partnership with the Oberlin College Libraries. • BROWNHELM TWP.: The Brownhelm Historical Association’s 3rd Annual Chili Cook-off and Concert will be held from 3-8 p.m. on Saturday, March 7 at the Historic Brownhelm School, 1950 North Ridge Rd. Judging will last until 4:30 p.m. and prizes will be awarded at 4:45 p.m. There are 95 “taster” tickets available for $5 per person on a first come, first served basis at the door. There will be additional food available for purchase if you aren’t a fan of chili. You are welcome to take your own adult beverages (beer and wine only). Stow away a little extra cash for a 50-50 raffle. A concert by local acoustic band Chu Dat Frawg will be held from 6-8 p.m. There are 100 tickets available for $5 per person on a first come, first served basis at the door. For an additional $15, you can reserve a table for eight to 10 people. Call 440-315-7910 or email brownhelmhistory@ gmail.com to reserve a table. There will be a limited selection of food available for purchase and you are welcome to take your own adult beverages (beer and wine only). There will be another 50-50 drawing during the concert. • AMHERST: Read to a therapy dog at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 7 at the Amherst Public Library. Canine reading buddies who are all ears waiting for you to read to them. All ages can take their favorite book or choose one from the library’s collection. • WELLINGTON: A military history fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 7 at Wellington High School, 629 North Main St. The event is sponsored by the WHS Civil War History Club. It will feature static displays, re-enactors and a bake sale. Tentative exhibits will focus on GIs and Germans, World War II naval aviation, women in the Civil War, the Confederate soldier, a World War II Medal of Honor display and more. Admission is $4. Children ages 10 and under enter free. Proceeds benefit the Civil War History Club’s Gettysburg field study. No military artifacts will be available for sale.

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March 7 and 21 • AMHERST: Free crochet workshops for all skill levels will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays, March 7 and 21 at the Amherst Public Library. Beginners and those who would like to start a new project should take a “J” hook and a skein of Lily “Sugar and Cream” yarn for the first workshop. All attendees are welcome to take their current projects.

Sunday, March 8 • OBERLIN: An indoor triathlon will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday, March 8 at Splash Zone, 95 West Hamilton St. Complete 30 minutes swimming, 30 minutes running and 30 minutes biking. Go all out or take it easy. At least one biking time slot will be run by a spinning instructor. Snacks will be provided after the event. Registration is required at www.reservations.metroparks.cc/ programs/53176. • OBERLIN: A Sunday Object Talk will be given at 2 p.m. on March 8 at the Allen Memorial Art Museum, 87 North Main St. Emma James will speak on “Blue Guitar,” a cubist painting by Georges Braque.

Monday, March 9 • AMHERST: The Amherst Public Library board will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 9 at the library. The meeting is open to the public. • OBERLIN: Meatless Mondays and Beyond will meet at 6 p.m. on March 9 at the Oberlin Public Library. Enjoy a vegan potluck. Travel agent Kelly Christy will share ideas and options for traveling when vegan. Share what you have learned and tips you have for traveling vegan, or get ideas for your next adventure from folks in the group. All are welcome. For more information, contact Kimberly Thompson at kimmert2001@yahoo.com or 805-245-0730.

Wednesday, March 11 • AMHERST: “Iditarod Trail Talks Part Two: The Race Is Here” will be presented at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11 at the Amherst Public Library. Eleanor Csizmadia will talk about the map, rules, faces, and the excitement of the event. Explore the thousand-mile race from the comfort of the library as it takes place. See where your new favorite mushers are on the trail, live. • OBERLIN: “Energy, Carbon and Climate Change” will be presented at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11 at the Wright Physics Laboratory room 201, 110 North Professor St. Ryan Lively, associate professor at Georgia Institute of Technology’s School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, will speak on the role technology plays in making climate change better or worse. A reception for Lively will begin at 4:10 p.m. in the Anderson Lounge on the second floor.

Starting March 11 • OBERLIN: “Circe and Penelope: Ancient and Modern Views of Women” will be presented at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays, March 11, 18 and 25 at Kendal at Oberlin’s Heiser Auditorium. Mary Kirtz Van Nortwick, Professor Emerita of English and Director of Canadian Studies at the University of Akron, and Tom Van Nortwick, Nathan A. Greenberg Emeritus Professor of Classics at Oberlin College, will present the three-session course on various representations of Circe and Penelope in ancient texts and in two works by Margaret Atwood. Register by calling Lorain County Community College at 440-366-4148 or in person at the first or second session. The fee for class 4232 is $20. Suggested readings include Homer’s “The Odyssey,” books 10, 18-23.

Tuesday, March 10 • PENFIELD TWP.: Learn about cover crops from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10 at the Penfield Township Hall. The Lorain Soil and Water Conservation District will hold an event featuring David Brandt, who has been no-till farming and implementing cover crops for more than 30 years. He uses blends of cover crops to find out what benefits they provide to improve soil conditions while reducing input costs of fertilizers and herbicides. Admission is free and lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is required by Friday March 6. To register, call 440-3265800 or email jschwartz@loraincounty.us. • HENRIETTA TWP.: The Falcon Showcase will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10 at Firelands High School. Students’ hard work will be on display for the community to see. New this year, students with existing businesses have been invited to display and sell their products. • WELLINGTON: The Herrick Memorial Library board will meet at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10 at the library. The meeting is open to the public. • OBERLIN: A Tuesday Tea Talk will be given at 3 p.m. on March 10 at the Allen Memorial Art Museum, 87 North Main St. Alexandra Letvin, assistant curator of European and American art, will speak on the Allen’s newly acquired “Cross with Virgin, Christ, and Saints.” The work is from 18th-century Cuzco and Letvin will discuss it in the context of artistic and religious practice in the Spanish Viceroyalty of Peru. • OBERLIN: “Music, Dance and the Cult of Pan and the Nymphs in the Vari Cave” will be discussed at 7 p.m. on

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Tuesday, March 10 at the Oberlin Public Library. Carolyn LaFerriere will present this Archaeological Institute of America Lecture. Religious ritual in ancient Greece regularly incorporated music, and certain instruments or vocal genres became associated with the religious veneration of specific gods, such as Pan or Dionysos. LaFerriere argues that the sensory experience offered by the cave and the images within it would have enhanced the worshiper’s experience of the ritual and the gods for whom they were performed. In this way, visual and auditory perceptions blurred together to create a powerful synaesthetic experience of the divine. A reception will follow.

work together to keep each other healthy," said Acton. While the risk of contracting the virus remains low here in Lorain County, coronavirus is dangerous. It attacks through your respiratory system, spreading through the air and presenting symptoms similar to the flu. They include fever, cough and general breathing difficulties, according to the World Health Organization. Experts there fear a pandemic without immediate intervention. They've drawn comparisons to the Spanish flu, which during World War I killed an estimated 50 million people world-

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Trump’s radical remake of the immigration system STEVEN VOLK

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Unsurprisingly, President Donald Trump used his third State of the Union speech to disparage immigrants as dangerous criminals. “Last year,” he chuffed, “our brave ICE officers arrested more than 120,000 criminal aliens....” To a chorus of enabling “boos” from the Republican side, America’s self-proclaimed “chief law enforcement officer,” acting as cop, judge, and jury, asserted that the man charged with the murder of an elderly woman was her “killer” and an immigrant, to boot! Case closed. This is nothing new for Trump, who has portrayed immigrants as criminals since his first presidential run. But if he lives in a world of his own creation, that doesn’t require us to do so. In the world of facts, study after study has confirmed that immigrants, both those here legally and those lacking proper documentation, are less

likely to commit crimes than the U.S.-born. As the libertarian Cato Institute recently concluded, “all immigrants — legal and illegal — are less likely to be incarcerated than native‐born Americans.” Even by themselves, undocumented immigrants "are less likely to be incarcerated than native‐born Americans.” At the heart of Trump’s persistent scapegoating of this vulnerable population is his determination to return U.S. immigration policy to one that more closely aligns with the racist and discriminatory system authorized by the National Origins Act of 1924 and jettisoned by Congress in 1965. The act not only excluded all immigration from Asia, but also set drastic limits on Catholic immigration from southern Europe and Jewish immigration from eastern Europe. If the targets have changed, the intent remains the same. And, as with many of his initiatives, Trump is advancing this by utilizing rulemaking and regulatory authority, bypassing the will of Congress.

Even as Trump ratchets up the fears of those living without proper documentation in the U.S., most of the administration’s immigration initiatives this past year were evident in new rules targeting individuals seeking legal entry via asylum petitions, as refugees, or through immigrant visas. Asylum seekers in particular have become exceptionally vulnerable. Using socalled “Safe Third Country” rules, asylum seekers passing through Mexico now must first seek relief in one of the countries through which they passed, even though their inability to protect their own citizens is abundantly clear. Human Rights Watch recently reported that 138 people deported from the U.S. to El Salvador have already been murdered. Furthermore, the cynically named “Migrant Protection Protocols” forced on Mexico last year have pushed more than 62,000 asylum seekers back to Mexicowhere, far from legal support and in perilous conditions, they wait for their cases to be called in the U.S.

According to one report, 80 percent of those waiting in Nuevo Laredo under MPP auspices have been abducted by local drug cartels. And those who make it to their “hearings” after months of fearful waiting face almost certain disappointment. Of the nearly 30,000 such cases rushed through make-shift border courts in 2019, only 187 were granted asylum. New “public charge” regulations set to take effect on Feb. 24, 2020 will radically curtail immigration visas to poorer applicants from largely non-white countries. Consular officials can now deny admission to individuals who, in their opinion, may some day utilize food stamps, Medicaid, or housing support, even though they are sponsored by family members or others. On Jan. 31, the administration announced a ban on immigration from Nigeria, Sudan, Tanzania, Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, and Myanmar. The latest prohibitions, layered on top of the 2017 ban of seven largely Muslim countries,

are brazenly anti-Black and antiMuslim, barring nearly a quarter Africa’s 1.2 billion people. Trump’s targeting of immigrants, an insidious attempt to make America white again, is an attack on who we are as a nation and what we stand for. In a 1954 Senate hearing, Joseph Welch, a Boston lawyer, turned the tide against Senator Joseph McCarthy’s reign of terror by thundering, “Have you no sense of decency?" This is a question we must now pose to ourselves since Trump has shown himself to be utterly shameless. As he continues to demean immigrants — those who built and continue to strengthen this country — we are left to answer Welch’s question. Where is our sense of decency that we allow this to happen in our name? Steven Volk is Professor of History Emeritus at Oberlin College and co-director of the Consortium for Teaching and Learning of the Great Lakes Colleges Association.

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pieces • 1 cup fresh basil, torn or chopped • 3 tbsp. olive oil • 1/4 tsp. salt • 1/4 tsp. black pepper In a large bowl, toss tomatoes, cheese, basil, oil, salt and pepper until evenly mixed. You could use halved cherry or grape tomatoes instead. Serve with club crackers or toasted English muffins. Pumpkin Bread Pudding • 5 large eggs • 15 oz. can pumpkin puree • 1 1/2 cups half and half • 1 1/2 cups low-fat milk • 1/2 cup brown sugar • 1/2 cup sugar • 1/4 tsp. salt • 1 tsp. cinnamon • 1/4 tsp. ground cloves • 1/2 tsp. ground ginger • 2 tsp. vanilla • 8 cups white bread, cut into 1/2 inch pieces Combine and mix all ingredients except the bread in a large bowl. Lightly coat a 9x13 pan with cooking spray. Add the bread, and then pour the pumpkin mixture on top. Cover and refrigerate for an hour. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Take baking dish out of the fridge, gently stir and presst he bread to absorb any of the extra mixture.

Bake for an hour; serve warm but not hot. This can be topped with fat-free whipped cream. Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Linguine • 8 oz. linguine • 2 tbsp. olive oil • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 8 sun-dried tomatoes (from a jar) • 2 tbsp. capers • 12 oz. can low-sodium tomato sauce • 2 oz. fresh basil, finely chopped • Salt to taste In a large pot, cook the pasta in four cups of water. Cook until al dente (12 to 15 minutes), then pour in strainer to drain; set aside. Saute garlic in olive oil in a skillet. Finely chop the tomatoes, drain the capers and add both to the skillet. Add the tomato sauce and stir; cover with a lid and cook on medium heat for 10 to 11 minutes. Add pasta to skillet, tossing to evenly coat. Stir basil into the pasta mixture. Add salt to taste and serve. Stuffed Pork for Two • 2 tbsp. chopped celery • 1 chopped onion • 4 tbsp. margarine or butter, divided • 3/4 cups seasoned stuffing croutons

• 3 tbsp. milk • 1 tsp. minced fresh parsley • 1/4 tsp. paprika • 1/8 tsp. salt • 1/8 tsp. pepper • 2 boneless pork loin chops, an inch thick • 3/4 cup beef broth • 2 tbsp. cornstarch • 2 tbsp. cold water In a skillet, saute celery and onion in 2 tbsp. butter or margarine until tender. Transfer to a bowl. Add croutons, milk, parsley, paprika, salt and pepper. Cut a pocket in each pork chop; fill with stuffing. In a skillet, brown the chops on both sides in the remaining butter. Transfer to a greased 9x9 baking dish. Pour broth into the dish; cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until meat thermometer reads 160 degrees. Remove chops and keep warm. Pour pan drippings into a saucepan; bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth, then gradually stir into drippings. Cook and stir for two minutes or until thickened. Serve with the pork chops. Penny Case is a lifelong resident of Wellington who loves to cook and share recipes. Send recipes to her at 22 Johns St.

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To the editor: As sheriff of Lorain County for the past 20 years and having over 46 years of law enforcement experience, I would like to endorse Lorain County Prosecutor Dennis P. Will for re-election. I have known Prosecutor Will almost my entire career, first as a Lorain police officer when he was an Elyria police officer, when he was an assistant Lorain County prosecutor, while he was employed at the Lorain County Drug Task Force and now as the Lorain County prosecutor for the past 16 years. Prosecutor Will has a very good work ethic, and his character and ethics are unquestionable. He is the only candidate for this office that has the experience running the prosecutor's office, and he and his staff have done a

great job. As a veteran of the United States Navy myself, I also understand his commitment to our country as he obtained the rank of sergeant in the United States Marine Corps with an honorable discharge. This is no time to turn this office over to someone with no experience in the prosecutor's office. You must not only have knowledge of criminal cases, but civil cases, probate cases and work with many other county and municipal agencies. I ask all my friends and supporters to please vote on or before March 17 and cast your vote for Lorain County Prosecutor Dennis P. Will. Phil R. Stammitt Lorain County Sheriff

Will is the obvious choice for prosecutor To the editor: Electing the right Lorain County prosecutor might be a tough choice for some, but not for me. Dennis Will is the obvious choice. Dennis Will has built his entire career on honesty and fairness, fighting for justice as a marine, police officer and our prosecutor. Dennis Will’s opponent seems to only know how to keep criminals out of jail, not to fight for the victim. Wildly enough, his

mentor and friend Jim Burge is a convicted former Lorain County judge. Do we really want a person that befriends guilty criminals as the county prosecutor? Absolutely not. He even refused to answer the newspaper when they asked if he planned on hiring Jim Burge! I want an honest, just and experienced prosecutor, and that person is Dennis Will. I implore you to vote for Dennis Will. Trim Demiri

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Back to drawing board for proposed RV rules JASON HAWK EDITOR

Compelling arguments against strict rules for campers, motor homes and boats won over City Council on Monday night. "My mind has been changed," said Councilman Phil Van Treuren after residents spoke out. After years fielding complaints between neighbors, Amherst Building Inspector David Macartney proposed a list of changes in February for how and

where recreational vehicles are stored, how long storage "pods" can be used and when backyard tents can be erected. The biggest sticking point for residents was a ban on RVs more than 25 feet long. Macartney said the requirement was "arbitrary," a word that didn't sit well with Law Director Tony Pecora. The 25-foot rule "needs to go away," Pecora told a crowd of about 40 people who gathered Monday for a meeting of the Building

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Gabby Smith, Camilla Isaacs and McKenna Pfeiffer are heading to New York City to meet the cast of the musical "Hamilton."

Tribute to Abigail Adams wins trio a 'Hamilton' trip

and Lands Committee. "There's all kinds of issues we need to square away," he said. Council listened to both Pecora and Tenney Avenue resident Bobby Lockhart, who both said putting regulations in place for purely aesthetic reasons is unconstitutional. One person spoke in favor of stricter rules. "I hope that you understand there are issues out there. Not everyone is a good neighbor," said former Councilman Chuck Winiarski, whose term ended in

December. He showed a picture of an old school bus he fought to have moved from where it was parked over a sidewalk. Winiarski said Macartney was doing his job by being responsive to complaints. Lockhart agreed that campers and trailers shouldn't hang over sidewalks, block drivers' view down the street or have leaks. But only nuisance vehicles should be regulated,

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Amherst Law Director Tony Pecora talks about a proposal that could tighten the rules on RV RULES PAGE B2 recreational vehicles parked in residential areas.

COMETS SHOW THEIR SPIRIT

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Celebrating the end of the winter sports season and the beginning of spring, the Comets came together Friday for a pep rally at Amherst Steele High School. It featured recognition of senior athletes, introduction of spring sports stars and an out-of-this-world performance by the statebound cheerleaders. Over the weekend, the cheer squad placed second in the state.

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They rap, sing and finesse the keys — and this Amherst Steele High School trio is taking a song to Broadway. Sophomores Camilla Isaacs, Gabby Smith and McKenna Pfeiffer will head to the Big Apple next month to see the musical "Hamilton" and meet the cast at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. While in New York, they'll also get to explore a vault containing Janet Grissinger some of America's most prized relics, documents penned by the founding fathers. A musical tribute to "founding mother" Abigail Adams, wife of second president of the United States John Adams, won them the trip. In October, the Steele students penned a song for the Hamilton Education Program Online National Competition and Lottery. The girls analyzed letters written between the Adamses after the Revolutionary War. One stood out. In it, Abigail pleaded with her husband to "remember the ladies" by recognizing women's suffrage when forming the fledgling nation. "It was the birth of feminism is America. It was a big, radical idea," said Pfeiffer. Isaacs said research shows John Adams deeply respected his wife and relied on her advice — their relationship was modern for the period — but he felt equality was a bridge too far.

CLOCKWISE: Emcee Dave Zvara introduces winter and spring athletes. Amaya Staton reps the Comets girls basketball team. Cheerleader Xander Del Valle gets the crowd pumped. Wrestler Braden Carpenter flexes some muscle.

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District wrestlers

In competition Saturday, seven Comets wrestlers earned spots at the OHSAA district tournament. They will spend Friday and Saturday representing Amherst at Perrysburg High School. Lavell Gibson won the 220-pound weight class at sectionals at Midview High School. Also qualifying: • 120 pounds — Eli Mendez placed fourth • 132 — Noah Mendez placed second • 145 — Brandon Bratovich finished second • 152 — Rich Tennant placed fourth • 182 — Nick Jackson placed third • 195 — Clay Carpenter finished third Alternates will be Zack Machesky at 138 pounds and Bishop Fryson at 160 pounds.

Basketball honors

Comets varsity basketball star Christian Pfeiffer has been named First Team All-Conference and All-County. Ty Weatherspoon was named Second Team All-Conference and All-County. George Fayer was named Second Team All-County and received an honorable mention for All-Conference.

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FROM B1 he said. Another proposal that caused a stir would require boats and motor homes to be stored at least five feet from accessory buildings, fences and neighboring driveways or property lines. Jan Endrai of Lancer Drive said that's not always possible with older homes that have smaller lots. When she bought her house more than 20 years ago, one of the attractive features was a concrete pad for storing a camper. Using that pad would be a violation under the new rules because it's close to her house, she said. As unofficial spokesman for a large number of residents, Lockhart asked Council to cut most of Macartney's suggested changes. Pecora called his request "spot on." The issue was unanimously tabled. Councilman Brian Dembinski was among those who asked the law department to draft a series of amendments. "I agree with almost everything you proposed. I'd like to talk about them individually," he told Lockhart. Council President Jennifer Wasilk agreed. She asked Pecora to submit a reworked proposal as soon as March 16 to at least address temporary storage bins and tents. "I think we need to take a look and get it right," she said.

Toni Morrison essay winner wants to join the FBI to fight prejudice

profiling by the officer, Banks said. "She asked me personal questions and she was shocked I go to Amherst. She said she expected me to go to another school," she said. "It really got to me. How can you think that about someone?" In another incident that inspired both her essay and postgraduate aspirations, Banks was called a racial slur.

"It opened my eyes," she said. "Even though we're in 2020, that doesn't mean injustice or being called outside your name doesn't still affect you." That's why her essay, Banks wanted to tackle the importance of defining your own worth, and not letting others choose who you become. A Lorain native, Morrison died in August and is remembered as a giant of American literature. Her writing in novels such as "Song of Solomon" and "The Bluest Eye" revealed what it was like to grow up black in the 20th century. Racism has not disappeared, said Banks. "People think it's over, that it's 2020. A lot of stories aren't being told," she said. The day-to-day biases people of color face surprise friends from different backgrounds, she said — "They think it doesn't happen," and that people involved in racially charged encounters with police must have provoked them. Banks wants to one day work for the FBI, which is looking for agents who come from more diverse backgrounds. She also wants to join the U.S. Coast Guard and be part of a special operations team. "I think that would be a good step to change law enforcement," she said.

that a song I wrote is on Broadway and is being seen by people is a huge validation of what I'm doing," she said. Grissinger called it "one of the great moments of being a teacher" to see the girls celebrate their win. "The history girls," as Grissinger has nicknamed them, said Abigail Adams would be happy with the level of equality present today in American society — but not completely satisfied. "She would say not to stop reaching, because there is still oppression today, even if it's far from the same level it was at back then," Pfeiffer said. Isaacs said Abigail Adams would

be surprised to learn how long it took for women's basic voting rights to be recognized. They were enshrined in the 19th Amendment, which was ratified in 1920 — 120 years after Adams died. This year marks the centennial of women's suffrage. The sophomores' interests aren't limited to English and history. Their college aspirations include studying psychology, marine biology, chemical engineering, quantum physics, fine arts and acting. Grissinger said she appreciates the ideas Smith, Isaacs and Pfeiffer bring to class each day are so broad. "That's what I think allowed them to embrace this," she said.

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The best way to fix problems with racial bias in policing is to wear a badge herself, said Hannah Banks. A senior at Amherst Steele High School, she is the winner of the Community Foundation of Lorain County's 2020 Toni Morrison Essay Contest for Young People. Banks wrote about battling selfesteem issues and drew on her own experience. "People have told me I'm a white girl trapped in a black girl's body. It brought me down a little bit," she said. Banks describes herself as straightforward, confident and outgoing, and she strongly believes in standing up for people who need help. Those qualities and some bad experiences with police are why she wants to study criminal justice at Alabama State University. Banks remembers how it felt to be pulled over while driving her mother's Acura, and said she was stopped because she was black and driving a nice car. The stop was a clear case of racial

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Hannah Banks said she wants to join the law enforcement community to be a positive force for change.

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FROM B1 "His response was almost like scolding a child," Pfeiffer said. "He was like, 'I'm here trying to put all the states together and you're worried about your rights.'" Teacher Janet Grissinger said her students were up against groups from 76 schools, mostly art schools, and didn't think there was much chance of winning. On Feb. 28, they received word that they were among the 10 groups invited to travel to New York from April 7-9, and their song will be performed on stage. "We had no idea it could be this real," Smith said. Pfeiffer said she was so happy she collapsed on the floor, crying. "I'm a theater fanatic, so being able to say

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EIGHT ISN'T ENOUGH

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THEY LOST TO THE BEST

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Amherst's Austin Kucirek drives against Elyria's Omar Palos. With only eight players on the court due to a disciplinary problem, the Comets fell 54-42 in the Division I sectional final. While Amherst worked to shut out lanes inside, MarSaun Robinson and Daylan Sharlow worked the outside, hitting from outside the arc. Robinson ended the night with 17 points and Sharlow had a career-high 16. For Amherst, George Fayer and Ty Weatherspoon topped out at 11 each.

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Amherst's Nick Ciura takes the puck toward the goal ahead of Strongsville's Lance Trihas.

Comets knocked out by defending state champs For a while, it looked like Amherst was invincible. The fifth-seeded Comets edged Strongsville 5-3 in the quarterfinals last week, then were torn to shreds this weekend in a heartbreaking 9-1 rout by St. Ignatius. Against the sixth-seeded Mustangs, Nick Ciura opened with his 22nd goal of the year off an assist from Joey and Jacob Kramer. The brothers took turns netting their own goals before Strongsville's Jake Schuette broke the streak. Jacob Kramer scored again in the second period, and Ciura secured the win on a power play. Nate Rajecki and Nathan Dubsky each had late goals, but Amherst coasted to victory. Just nine seconds into play against

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the four-time defending state champion St. Ignatius play, Nathan Harmych beat goalie Zak Kovatch — and it looked like the Comets had a shot at an upset. That never materialized. The incredibly fast Wildcats racked up nine answered goals on keeper Brady Grove to skate away with a 9-1 win. “I was just happy to score, I knew they (Wildcats) were going to put some on the board, it was just great to get some momentum,” said Harmych. “It was amazing playing against competition like that just to see what we could do.” Grove ended the game with 56 saves on 65 shots from the 'Cats. Kovatch handled just 10 shots from the opposite direction. The Comets end their postseason run with a 26-5 record.

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Amherst's Faith Lewis passes the ball around Olmsted Falls' Allison Milligan. The Comets toppled the top-seeded Bulldogs 35-33 in the district semifinal last week, all but shutting down the 'Dogs offense. Lexy Alston took a crucial trip to the free-throw line in the final seconds to keep Amherst ahead, sinking both shots. In fact, Amherst made every fourthquarter point — 13 of them — on foul shots, making the most of Olmsted's mistakes. They weren't so lucky Friday against second-seeded Westlake, though, and the Demons put their size advantage to use in a 54-42 win. Gina Adams had a monster 25-point night for Westlake, while Amaya Staton led the Comets with 16.

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Former teacher indicted for sexual contact with a minor JASON HAWK EDITOR

A former Lorain City Schools music teacher has been indicted on two felony counts of gross sexual imposition. John Murphey, 69, who lives in Brownhelm Township and has an Amherst address, faces third- and fourth-degree charges.

They include an allegation he had sexual contact with a child under the age of 13. He was arrested last Monday and released about four hours later on $15,000 bond. Murphey was hired to teach in Lorain in 2001 and retired in 2012, according to district Interim CEO Greg Ring. Toward the end of his

tenure, his time was split between Frank Jacinto, Palm and Hawthorne elementary schools. Ring said there was nothing in Murphey's personnel file to signal he'd been investigated or disciplined while working as a teacher. The indictment in the Lorain County Court of Common Pleas does not give much information

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about the case. It says the alleged offenses happened in 2017 and seeks a mandatory prison term if Murphey is convicted. The counts carry caps of 18 and 36 months in prison, and a conviction would mean Murphey would have to register as a sex offender for life. Under Ohio law, the definition of gross sexual

imposition is different from rape. The charge is used when prosecutors believe a suspect touched someone inappropriately, or made other people touch each other. Gross sexual imposition can also entail using threats of force to induce sexual contact, or using alcohol and other drugs to impair a victim.

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Registrar system makes for one-stop enrollment JASON HAWK EDITOR

A district registrar will help enroll first-time students this year in the Amherst Schools. Administrative secretary Lisa Overdorff has been named to the job. Starting this spring, parents won't have to visit the school buildings their children will attend. Enrollment will happen

at the Board of Education office at the new Powers Elementary, accessible from Milan Avenue. Assistant Superintendent Michael Molnar said it's a change the district has wanted to make for years. "It's just a good, more efficient move," he said. The registrar will be especially helpful for families moving into the district with several students, he said. Those kids

can all be enrolled at the same time. Parents can fill out basic paperwork online before scheduling an appointment at the board office, he said. They can still visit each school if needed to talk about additional services offered, drop off documents and meet staff. The new system will be put to the test April 20, when kindergarten registration opens for the 2020 school year.

Murray Ridge helping make Lombeida's dream come true A program called "echoingU" was established last year to help people with intellectual disabilities find continuing education at Lorain County Community College. Martha Lombeida of South Amherst is one student who is using the program to grow. She has backing from the Murray Ridge Center. Tracy Dunlap, a service and support administrator, helped get her involved in the LCCC program. Now she works with Lombeida to develop and stick to her learning plan, monitors her services and stays up to date on her progress and Lombeida's needs change. At echoingU, Lombeida attends classes to learn independent living, social skills, money management, communication and job skills. Her dream is to go to college and work Provided photo in an office setting. Martha Lombeida of South Amherst The echoingU program, offered by is growing through the echoingU Echoing Hills Village, is helping her program at Lorain County Community College. move closer to achieving that goal.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Vote yes for LCCC, yes for health care To the editor: I have worked in health care in Lorain Country my entire career. As a clinician and hospital administrator I have seen first hand the important role Lorain County Community College plays in assuring we have a continuous flow of well-trained health care workers to help meet our employment needs. All hospitals in our area depend on these professionals. Our EMS squads depend on them. Our physician offices depend on

them. Without these locally-trained health care professionals, we would have a much harder time meeting our staffing needs. We would have a harder time meeting community health care needs. We would have a harder time meeting your health care needs. A yes vote for LCCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Issue 17 is a yes vote for maintaining strong health care in Lorain County. Thank you for joining me in voting yes on Issue 17 on March 17. Donald Sheldon, MD

People need the public library

To the editor: The Amherst Public Library is on the ballot March 17 seeking approval for a 0.73-mill bond issue. This bond is to be used strictly for the building and furnishing of a 10,000-square-foot, two-story addition on the parking lot side of the building. The library is asking for this modest bond issue to provide space for larger group sessions, small study groups, quiet space and collection expansion. There is no question that the building, built in 1906, has been cared for and repurposed numerous times. But with the growing population and the pressure to provide services, space has become a very limited commodity. Academic expectations are rising for students and they need a wide variety

of resources to meet project requirements. The services that the library offers are pivotal to intellectual development, academic success and investigation of current issues. Students need these opportunities. The library staff also offers knowledgeable assistance to anyone needing to find resources. In its 2019 annual report, available online and at the library, the library averages 2,311 visitors per week. New cards were issued to 1,257 users. Materials of various types issued in 2019 totaled 168,274. These figures are remarkable. Please join me in supporting Issue 11 in the upcoming March 17 election. Joe Miller State Representative

SCHOLARS LINDSEY STUMPP of Amherst has been named to the provost's list for the Fall 2019 semester at Capital University.

ERICA ZICHI of Amherst has been named to the deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list for the Fall 2019 semester at Cedarville University.

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ow you can travel down the halls of Oberlin's new elementary school before the foundation is even laid. A digital mock-up by ThenDesign Architecture was unveiled last week, showing how classrooms, cafeteria, music and art rooms, library, gym, and the building's exterior will look. "It puts things in perspective, gives us a visual," said Oberlin City Schools Superintendent David Hall. The virtual tour is a tool that is helping district staff get a feel for how the building will operate — it's also helping to inform lastminute decisions about features that need to be added. For example, Hall said the tour made it clear more windows should be installed in certain areas, especially the gymnasium. Conceptual work TOUR PAGE C2

Weigh in on city’s plans to develop Spring Street Park

College students, professors rally around UAW workers BROOKIE MADISON

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The future of Spring Street Park will be the topic of a community forum from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25 at the Oberlin Public Library. The east side park has seen better days, and Oberlin City Council has approved more than $125,000 for new playground equipment there. Recreation Superintendent Ian Yarber told Council in February that's a great start, but he wants residents to weigh in on how the park should be used for the next 20 years. "Play is very important for young people," he said. "A lot of times we see kids indoors playing video games, but we also want to see them outside connecting with nature." The city's parks have the power to bring families together, Yarber said. Spring Street Park is frequently reserved during warm months for picnics, family reunions and birthday parties, he said. The site is larger than most people think, and on hot days it's well-shaded. "People just see playgrounds, but I think playgrounds are a community gathering space," said Yarber. But the playground, which is one of the oldest in the city, is no longer considered safe. Pieces are broken and sections are unusable because SPRING STREET PAGE C2

More than 250 people demonstrated Friday morning in support of the 108 Oberlin College dining and custodial employees who are scheduled to be replaced by outside vendors by July 1. Friday marked the first day of negotiations for the 108 workers, who are members the United Autoworkers Union. The demonstration began at 8:30 a.m. when students, workers and faculty shared support, coffee and snacks with one another in a warm Wilder Hall as they waited for the location of the negotiation. Union workers and student organizers took turns thanking the students for their efforts and giving directions to the crowd. They all then walked

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Food service worker Geoff Zimmer talks to students about the pending layoffs of United Auto Workers members at Oberlin College. from Wilder Hall to the Professional Service Building shouting, “Workers are our family,” and holding signs with sayings like “It’s

not One Oberlin minus 108.” Chris Howell, a professor in the politics department and with the college for 31

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LETTER Reasons to support LCCC To the editor: I support the Lorain County Community College Issue 17 on March 17. Here are my three main reasons. Since I graduated, it is necessary to obtain an education beyond high school for a decent paying job. But getting a degree can be expensive. This is why I regret not attending classes at Lorain County Community College for my degrees. Forbes magazine states that student debt in 2019 is at an all-time high. Yet attending Lorain County Community College can significantly reduce the cost of obtaining a degree before or while employed, therefore improving the quality of life for that individual. Secondly, as a business owner, I have attended many business workshops through LCCC's Small Business Development Center. Most of the events have been at no cost. Some workshops take place at locations such as at Lorain County Urban League and CoWork Oberlin, conveniently scheduling these business workshops for people with a side hustle so he or she can develop skills to become an entrepreneur. Third, Lorain County Community College is the "go-to" location for meetings, events, and conferences. As you can see, Lorain County Community College is like a lighthouse that serves as a beacon of light for residents, organizations and businesses. Its existence spurs economic vitality and growth in Lorain County. So I urge residents of Lorain County to vote yes on Issue 17 on March 17. Sharon Pearson

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Oberlin police officer Adis Kuduzovic completed an 80-hour instructor course in early February through the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy. He is now a state-certified instructor and can teach courses at the Oberlin Police Department and the Police Academy.

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Belle is a friendly and adorable black and white cat who is about two years old. She was found at Oberlin IGA in December and has been at Community Action to Save Strays, or CATSS, waiting for somebody to adopt and love her. Belle’s tail is missing fur in part. She is spayed, FIV/FELV negative, and up to date with shots and vaccines. She’s affectionate and loves to play. If you’re interested in adopting Belle, contact CATSS at 440-506-5014 or catssoberlin@gmail.com. www.catssoberlin.org

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Sophomore Andre Yarber drives to the basket against Elyria Catholic's Jack Griffin during the Division III sectional final on Friday.

Panther’s size, strength too much ERIK ANDREWS CORRESPONDENT

With 6-foot-8 senior Brandson Taylor leading Elyria Catholic on Friday, the Phoenix had a tall task ahead of them. Taylor was joined on the hardwood by a pair of 6-foot-5 forwards in Nate Damron and Jaret Frantz in the Division III sectional final. EC's size and height advantage proved too much to overcome, and Oberlin fell 76-51. The Panthers, co-champions of the Great Lakes Conference, fell behind briefly in the opening minutes, but settled down to take the lead for good

midway through the first quarter. They closed the first period 14-8. EC extended the lead to 14 (26-12) before the Phoenix, co-champs of the Lorain County League, closed the gap to 26-22, with a 10-point burst highlighted by back-to-back threes by Giles Harrell and Trajen Chambers. The Panthers pushed the lead back to double-digits by the break and the Phoenix never seriously threatened in the second half. Taylor led all scorers, pouring on 27 points and grabbing 13 boards. Fellow senior guard Edward Wright chipped in 25 and 12 as the pair keyed the hosts' attack all evening.

The Phoenix placed three in double figures, led by Harrell with 15, James Davis connecting for 12 and Chambers with 10. Elyria Catholic's size advantage showed up in the stat sheet. Taylor and company out-rebounded the Phoenix 54-30 and blocked 11 Oberlin shots. "Our game does not match up real well against taller, strong teams," said Phoenix coach Kurt Russell. "Give Elyria Catholic credit — they did well to maximize their significant height advantage and just moved us out from underneath the basket, controlling the paint all game long. Combine that with an off shooting night for our guys and this is the result

you get. We wish them well in the district tournament next week." Looking back on the season as a whole, Russell said the loss will sting for a bit, but his team came together and players lifted each other up. "I'm confident that as they look back on the season, they'll feel good about their accomplishments," he said. Four seniors — Harrell, Davis, Aaron Hopkins and Jordan McCants — close out their Oberlin careers as part of this conference winning team. Oberlin closes the 20192020 campaign with a mark of 17-7 overall and 10-4 in the Lorain County League, sharing the title with Keystone and Columbia.

interiors, food service, casework, furnishings, fire suppression, plumbing, heating and cooling, electrical, security, technology, site preparation, asphalt and final site development. The school board has approved the design and development phase of the project. With the general design in place, architects are working on more detailed mechanical, electrical, plumbing, information technology and structural drawings.

Officials have spent the past two months getting permits, negotiating pricing, preparing for bids, meeting with community agencies and applying for grants. That doesn't mean everything is squared away. Hall said officials are still working on potential flooring upgrades, a possible STEM classroom and different types of furniture that may go in the building. "We have a lot of moving parts. We're working

with a couple of solar panel companies, and on sustainability we're working with the college," he said. Hall said financing for construction is excellent. He is still "working with the budget pieces" and locking down additional cash. Features that aren't already included in the virtual tour may be added with additional funding, such as a Sustainable Reserve Fund grant from the city.

this early on a bitterly cold morning,” he said. Tom Lopez, a 20-year professor in technology in music and related arts, also attended. “I think it’s great what the students are doing. It’s important we treat all employees as a part of the community,” said Lopez, who is also the vice president of Oberlin College’s American Association of University Professors. Geoff Zimmer, food service worker, remains hopeful headway can be made. “I’m not going anywhere. I’m going to be here July 1,'' he said. Eric Villar, chairman for UAW Local 2192, said later Friday no viable solutions were made in the negotiation to amend problems and issues that would save the 108 workers. "The most frustrating part is coming up with ideas to work with the administration. We've offered

so many different scenarios and they've given excuse after excuse,'' Villar said. "Ultimately, they are trying to bust unions. We are not the problem. They already had their minds set." But, he said, the college is facing a backlash that could threaten the college's finances — the very reason college officials have sought to replace the union workers with lower-paid replacements. "There are over 2,000 signatures from alumni and million-dollar donors who said they will no longer donate to an organization that doesn't care about its employees," he said. Petitions also have been created by students, parents and alumni in reaction to the proposed cuts. One parent petition has reached 661 signatures in the last week and is asking for more to reach their goal of 1,000 signatures. Oberlin College Presi-

dent Carmen Twillie Ambar on Feb. 18 announced the plan contract with outside vendors for dining and custodial services, which would help reduce the college’s structural deficit. In response, students have protested and held multiple meetings showing their concern for what comes of the UAW workers and also the living wages for the future contracted vendors. Contacted afterward, Oberlin College spokesman Scott Wargo said negotiations are underway. "Oberlin College and Conservatory has a collective bargaining agreement with the United Auto Workers. Negotiations with the UAW related to custodial and dining services have begun and are ongoing. Out of respect for the UAW and the negotiation process, we will not comment on these discussions," Wargo said.

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Chambers honored as Oberlin Rotary’s Senior of February The Oberlin Rotary Club honors a high school senior each month during the school year. These young people are recognized for character and positive attitudes. The Oberlin Rotary Club will donate $25 to a charity or project of the student’s choosing in their name. DONNA SHURR OBERLIN ROTARY

The Oberlin High School senior honored for the month of February is Elijah Chambers. Accompanied by his parents Bryan and Heidi Chambers, he was honored at a recent meeting of the Oberlin Rotary Club. Chambers has been involved in a variety of activities during his four years of high school. During his freshman and sophomore years, he enjoyed playing soccer for the Phoenix as a forward and midfielder. He also participated in the OHS choir. A member of Interact Club, the community service club of Oberlin High School, sponsored by the Oberlin Rotary Club, Chambers regularly volunteers in community service activities. One of his favorite experiences was joining the Rotary's 511 clean-up. Chambers was surprised to see the amount of highway trash that was collected in just two hours, and he enjoyed talking with the Rotarians while doing such a necessary service. As a result of his academic excellence, character and community service, Chambers is a member of the National Honor Society. One of his favorite classroom memories is being a member of Tolbert Brown’s eighth period entrepreneurship class this fall. Chambers and classmates studied the parts of a business plan, created their own plan and ran a small business during the lunch periods at OHS. His group was able to donate more than $200 to Lorain County Toys for Tots. Along with his peers who are concerned about the effects of climate change, Chambers participated in the Oberlin Climate Strike earlier this school year. Outside of school, Chambers works at Kendal at Oberlin as a server in the Fox and Fell Dining Room. He volunteered for the Oberlin Youth Soccer Association in middle school during both the fall and spring seasons. Chambers helped run the

concession stand at tournaments and occasionally helped at practices and games with his father who coaches. Believing in service to his community, Chambers has participated in two blood drives at the high school to support the growing demand for blood in Lorain County and the surrounding area. As a member of Interact Club, he helps to set up the food assembly line as well as helping to pack the 165 backpacks of food for children at Eastwood and Prospect Schools to supplement their weekend meals every week. Chambers has been an honor roll recipient and scholar athlete while playing soccer for OHS. He has been honored with the Lorain County Alliance of Black School Educators Award Recipient every year since seventh grade, when it was first awarded. After graduation, Chambers plans to attend Bowling Green State University to major in either marketing, business administration or management. He would later like to work as an advertising executive, marketing manager or human resources manager for a large company or firm. Chambers has received the Robert and Ellen Thompson Scholarship for Working Families from Bowling Green State University for his participation in community service while a student at Oberlin High School.

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Local artist Claudio Orso teaches a group of volunteers how to create masks Saturday at the Oberlin Public Library. They will be used in The Big Parade on May 2.

Big Parade will celebrate its 20th year this spring BROOKIE MADISON THE CHRONICLE-TELEGRAM

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Oberlin’s Big Parade, which invites all to celebrate art and community. In preparation for the May 2 event, artist Claudio Orso taught attendees on Saturday how to create cardboard masks and costumes from recycled materials at the Oberlin Public Library. The theme for this year's parade is fairy tales, which can include anything from castles to dragons.

Organizer Georgia Panitch calls the Big Parade a celebratory day. “We try to do things throughout the year to promote artistry, creativity and community," she said. The next free event will be a workshop on origami led by artist James Ward Peake 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, March 14 at Oberlin College’s Warner Hall. The Big Parade will travel down College Street with food, music and activities at Tappan Square. Student clubs from Oberlin College and community members come together for a day of fun. For more information or to offer ideas, email biggest.parade@gmail.com.

African-American genealogy symposium sponsored in part by Oberlin historians The African-American Family History Symposium will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 14 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 25000 Westwood Rd., Westlake. It is sponsored in part by the Oberlin African-American History and Genealogy Group. The event will feature experts from across the country, with workshops in genealogy basics, using popular websites for research, census and vital records, using DNA to confirm oral history, finding arrival records and more. The keynote speaker will be Sharon Batiste Gillins, who has ancestral roots in Louisiana and Texas. She is an instructor at the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research in Athens, Georgia, and the Alabama State University Genealogy Colloquium. Gillins' research and teaching emphasize underutilized record sources that can be

used to discover details of Southern life and ancestry during the 19th century, including that of planter slave owners, enslaved people and free people. The symposium will also feature Hollis Gentry, a genealogy specialist with the Smithsonian Libraries, where she coordinates genealogy research and programming initiatives, and serves as the Freemen’s Bureau content specialist for the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Other speakers: • Juliana Szucs has worked at Ancestry for more than 20 years. She is a blogger and staff researcher. • Deborah Abbott specializes in African-American research, methodology and manuscript collections. She is an instructor at the Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research and an instructor at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy in Utah. • Shamele Jordon is a professional genealogist,

producer, lecturer and writer. She is the creator, producer and host of a television program providing the steps needed to begin researching your ancestry. • Sunny Morton is an award-winning writer, editor and speaker for the genealogy industry. She is a contributing editor at Family Tree Magazine, where she writes how-to, human interest and industry news articles. • Mary Milne Jamba is an avid genealogist with a special interest in DNA. She serves as a trustee of the Ohio Genealogical Society and past present of the Greater Cleveland Genealogical Society. • Sandra Beane Milton teaches Genealogy 101 and is a genealogist and reference librarian. In addition to those classes and presentations, a free lunch will be provided to all pre-registered attendees. Register before March 10 at www.aafhs2020.eventbrite. com or call 216-215-0373.

Professor creates scholarship for Oberlin College voice students

Daune Mahy

Professor Daune Mahy, who retired in 2019 after 39 years at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, is continuing to create opportunities for vocalists. She has established an endowed scholarship for voice students, to be awarded annually. ‘Daune Mahy’s tenure at the conservatory was characterized by fierce dedication and a great generosity of spirit," said professor Salvatore Champagne, who has served in

the voice department since 2004. "It does not surprise me that my former colleague would want to continue her support of Oberlin’s voice students beyond her retirement. We are fortunate and privileged to be the beneficiaries of Daune’s legacy and grateful for her continued devotion to the Vocal Studies Division.’’ You can contribute to the Mahy scholarship fund at www.advance.oberlin.edu/ donate.

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St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th, is the day that people everywhere wear green. Born in Great Britain during the time of the Roman Empire, St. Patrick was kidnapped and sold into slavery in Ireland where he worked as a shepherd. He fled to France but eventually returned to Ireland as a missionary. He is the patron saint of Ireland.

Look at the words on each of the gold coins. Put them in the pot in alphabetical order before the Leprechaun disappears with all the gold!

Each leprechaun below has a twin. Draw a line between each twin but remember: Leprechauns can be VERY tricky! Look closely.

The Blarney Stone is a rock slab set in the wall of the Blarney Castle tower in the village of Blarney.

According to legend, an old woman cast a spell on the stone to reward a king who had saved her from drowning. Kissing the stone gave the king the ability to speak sweetly and convincingly.

Kissing the stone is not an easy task, because it is difficult to reach. Anyone who wants to try has to lie on his or her back, bend backwards and downwards, and hold on to iron bars for support.

It is said that those who kiss the Blarney Stone are given the gift of gab, or Blarney: The skill to get anyone to do what he or she wants. This is persuasive talk! Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Use reading skills to understand a variety of texts including legends.

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Standards Link: Spelling: Organize words alphabetically.

How many shamrocks can you find on this page in three minutes? Now have a friend try. Who found the most?

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Blarney Stone shamrock rainbow gold hat coin magical shoes fiddle tiny boat

in a castle under the Blarney Stone at the end of the rainbow in a pot of gold in a field of shamrocks by a river at a parade in a small cottage in a dark forest

Standards Link: Writing: Write narratives with a main idea and supporting details.

Starting at the upper left clover, leap across the shamrocks, adding and subtracting numbers as you go. Find a path that totals 30. Avoid the toadstools!

Standards Link: Number sense: Calculate sums and differences.

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Follow the trail to find the gold coin. Add or subtract the numbers along the correct trail. Write the total on the gold coin. Standards Link: Math: Calculate sums and differences.

Find a WHO, a WHAT and a WHERE in the newspaper. Use these to start a story. Standards Link: Writing Applications: Write for a variety of purposes and audiences.

BLARNEY IRELAND KISSING N U A H C E R P E L LEPRECHAUN L T E A R O N K D H STONE O N W K C T I N E C CASTLE SPEAK O I L K C S A L S O CLOVER K A E P S L T G P B COBBLER T S E I E S O O A B RAINBOW Y E N R A L B V N L SAINT GOLD K G I C D N E B E E TALK E L L W O B N I A R ROCK Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recongized identical BEND words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.

Standards Link: Research: Find similarities and differences in common objects.

This week’s word:

GIFT OF GAB

If someone has the “gift of gab,” it means the person is a good talker. The word gab comes from gob, the Irish word for mouth.

Katie had the gift of gab, which sometimes got her in trouble for talking too much during school. Try to use the phrase gift of gab in a sentence today when talking with your friends and family.

I’m Green

Abbreviations

St. is an abbreviation for Saint. Circle six examples of abbreviations from the newspaper. Write the whole word for each abbreviation. ANSWER: A pot of chili at the end of the rainbow.

Standards Link: Vocabulary: Identify abbreviations; know the words that are abbreviated.

Explain what you do to help the environment. Why is this important to you?

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Issue 15: Fire district budget at stake

2019 report: Building fires up, deadly crashes down

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Thirty-two building fires kept Wellington crews busy in 2019, according to an annual report obtained last week. Firefighters saw a big decrease in 2018, and had been hoping the trend would continue. Then the floodgates opened, said Wellington Fire Chief Mike Wetherbee. His team responded to 10 structure fires between Jan. 19 and May 15, half of them deemed "major." Deadly crashes fell off sharply in 2019, the annual report said. In recent years, about a third of fatal crashes in Lorain County have happened within the WFD's jurisdiction. In 2019, there were none until December, when a crash took a young man's life in Huntington Township. "I would like to think the educational programs regarding destructive decisions, inattentive driving, drinking and driving, etc., have played a part, as the awareness of these actions and the undesirable consequences have been brought more to the forefront," Wetherbee said. Overall, calls dipped slightly to 541 REPORT PAGE D2

Firefighters are asking for voters to approve more than $4.6 million over the next five years to keep the Wellington Community Fire District running smoothly. Issue 15 on the March ballot is a 2.75-mill replacement levy that would generate about $922,500 each year. Right now, the owner of a $100,000 home pays $81.97 per year to the fire district. If the levy is approved, that amount would increase by $14.28. "This is 99.9 percent of our budget. This puts fuel in the truck, fixes things, keeps equipment up to date, obviously pays salaries," said Assistant Fire Chief Bill Brown. He said firefighter salaries make up about 45 percent of the budget, which is much lower than most government agencies. Most of the money is used to purchase and upgrade equipment. For example, turnout gear worn on calls has to be replaced every 10 years or so, and an 18-year-old fire engine is nearing the end of its useful life, according to Chief Mike Wetherbee. A new engine

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Firefighters Dave Crawford and Jimmy Nemeth and Assistant Chief Bill Brown are asking voters for support on March 17. is estimated to cost around $470,000. Fuel costs have gone up, and firefighters need a new digital radio system, said Brown. "I think we do a good job of being transparent. We tell you what we want to do with the

money," he said. Brown said he's confident voters will make the right decision — support has always been high in past elections. "But of course you always wonder and you always worry a little bit," he said.

STRUMMIN' AND HUMMIN'

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Guitarist Jonah Koslen strums away at Wellington Music on West Herrick Avenue. A Northeast Ohio native, he is best known for his work with the Michael Stanley Band in the 1970s and later formed Breathless. Koslen wrote and recorded hits such as "Waste a Little Time on Me," "Nothing's Gonna Change My Mind" and "Strike Up the Band." He’s been in town rehearsing for a concert April 11 at The Music Box in Cleveland.

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The State of Wellington breakfast set for March 12 Featuring addresses from village and school district leaders, the Wellington Kiwanis Club's 3rd Annual State of Wellington breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. on Thursday, March 12 at the Eagles Club, 631 South Main St. Keynote speakers will be Wellington Schools Superintendent Ed Weber and Treasurer Tina Gabler, and Mayor Hans Schneider, and Village Manager Steve Dupee. Weber will discuss the need for a permanent improvement levy and bond issue that appear on the March 17 ballot. Gabler will provide a district financial update. Schneider and Dupee will focus on highlights from the past year and projects set for 2020, including an update on the new police station and Union School Park. Tickets are $10. They can be purchased at the mayor’s office on the third floor of the Town Hall; Bremke Insurance, 104 South Main St.; Fifth Third Bank, 161 East Herrick Ave.; and the Main Street Wellington office, 118 West Herrick Ave. Tickets must be purchased by Saturday, March 7. A buffet breakfast will be served by the Fraternal Order of Eagles. BREAKFAST PAGE D3

Vacant commercial buildings Beriswill targeted by proposed ordinance INSURANCE AGENCY, AGENCY, INC. INSURANCE INC. home-farm-auto-health-life-business home - farm - auto - health - life - business

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Worrying about crime and fire hazards, Village Council talked Monday night about creating a registry for vacant buildings Empty storefronts downtown are at the heart of the discussion. They can pose a threat to public safety, attracting criminal activity or rodents, officials said. Mayor Hans Schneider said ignoring vacant commercial buildings hasn’t worked.

“We have to do something about the safety and security of all buildings,” he said. Under a proposed ordinance, vacant buildings would be kept weathertight and secure from trespassers, but have safe entry for police officers and firefighters in case of an emergency. Owners of vacant buildings would have to give the village their contact information, do routine maintenance, acquire vacant property insurance and list a reason why the space is empty. There would also be an annual $200 registration fee.

Inspections would also be required to make sure safety forces can access vacant spaces. Council members questioned whether the fire chief or the zoning inspector would be responsible for doing the inspections. “It would put all the responsibility on the zoning inspector,” Councilwoman Helen Dronsfield said. Council members asked whether the village could seize and tear down a vacant building if officials were unable to reach its owners. An authorized agent would have to VACANT PAGE D3

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Learn about Issue 16

The Wellington Schools will host several informational meetings about Issue 16, a combination bond issue and levy that appears on the March 17 ballot. Dates and times are: • Tuesday, March 10 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Westwood Elementary School, 305 Union St. • Thursday, March 12 at 8 a.m. during the annual State of Wellington Breakfast at the Wellington Eagles, 631 South Main St. Tickets are $10 for breakfast portion of event. • Thursday, March 12 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Wellington High School, 629 North Main St. • Saturday, March 14 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. during "Dialogue with the Board" at Bread-N-Brew, 100 South Main St.

Dukes at sectionals

Eight wrestlers from Wellington High School competed Saturday in the sectional tournament in Independence. Seven placed: • 113 pounds — Trayton Bowman finished fourth • 120 — Wayde Bowman placed fifth • 126 — Jeremiah McKee placed first • 138 — Derrick Andolsek finished fourth • 152 — Cayden Conrad placed fifth • 170 — Jayson Keenan placed sixth • 182 — Gabe Gayheart finished third Trayton Bowman, McKee, Andolsek and Gayheart advance to districts Friday at Garfield Heights.

Easter food for your family

Well-Help will hold an Easter food giveaway on Friday April 10. Sign-ups are underway now. To participate, you have to live in one of the areas served by Well-Help: Wellington village or township, Huntington, Camden, Kipton, Penfield, Pittsfield, Brighton, Rochester Village or Rochester. You must also qualify for assistance as per Job and Family Services qualifications. Call Well-Help at 440-647-2689 to reserve an Easter food box for your family.

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Eleven goats and a potbellied pig died Saturday night in a Burlsey Road barn blaze in Huntington Township. A turn-of-the-century wooden barn was engulfed by flames when firefighters arrived shortly after 10 p.m., according to Wellington Fire

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Wetherbee said the cause of the fire had not been determined as of Monday morning. He said there was electric service running to the barn. "They were running heat lamps, which is always a possible cause, but we can't say for sure," Wetherbee said. The damage was estimated at between $30,000 and $50,000, including the loss

of the animals. Resident Jo Phillips posted on social media that the fire not only destroyed her family's budding business, "but we lost our babies, our pets, our four-legged family." "We also lost a place full of memories as well as my dad's equipment and supplies. We are all heartbroken and trying to wrap our heads around this," she wrote.

LETTERS Ask and see for yourself

To the editor: Wellington students deserve safe, comfortable learning conditions and opportunities that allow them to be competitive when seeking employment after graduation. Education today is vastly different than it was even just a decade ago, and we need to keep pace with surrounding districts. Don’t our students deserve that? We come together to help our fellow community members in need. That’s Wellington’s legacy. Let’s come together now to support our greatest resource, Wellington’s students. Please ask questions and be truly informed about how this very modest increase in taxes (less than the cost of one large pizza per month to put things into perspective) can positively impact everyone. I think you will find there is a great deal of misinformation out there about the number of levies that have passed, how high our taxes already are (our rates are significantly lower than elsewhere in Lorain County) and how grant money is used. Want to know how the budget currently works or exactly where money is spent? Ask! Superintendent Ed Weber and the Board of Education members are eager to provide transparency in regard to our district finances. Want to see exactly where the money will be spent? Ask! Mr. Weber and the board will gladly schedule a tour of the buildings and parking lots in dire need of repairs. Regardless of your political stance or personal feelings or agenda, to keep our community vibrant and encourage growth, I urge you to support Issue 16. I understand that no one likes to pay more in taxes, but this truly is an investment in Wellington. Great schools equal economic growth, more jobs, higher property values, and even more pride in our community! Sara Burkhardt Palmison Wellington Class of 1992

A deer jumped through a Wellington man's truck windshield last Wednesday, causing serious damage. Virnes Gibson, 52, was driving on Pitts Road around 7 p.m. when the deer smashed through the glass. "It landed in the front seat with him," said Wellington Fire Chief Mike Wetherbee. "It was fighting a little bit, kicking a little bit. It was injured to the point where it ended up dying pretty quickly," he said. A shocked and injured Gibson brought the truck to a stop on the shoulder of the road, where he called his daughter for help. He was taken to the hospital for neck pain, scratches and bruises, said Wetherbee. Mariah Gibson said on social media that a man was outside putting a license plate on his car and saw the deer collide with her father's truck. He "called 911 an(d) helped my dad with getting glass out his eyes, he was even nice enough to wipe my dads tears with a box of tissues he brought out till EMS arrived," she wrote.

Eight new Windemere houses

Approval for eight new homes on Wellington's north side was given last week by the village Planning Commission. Developer Kevin Flanigan wants to add on to his Windemere at Wellington Commons subdivision. He wants to extend Liberty Lane to a cul-de-sac. The neighborhood is located behind the LCCC Wellington Center and Burger King off Route 58. Flanigan didn't give a timeline for the project, according to Planning and Zoning Coordinator Marla Lent. She said the homes are unlikely to be built soon. That's because the road needs to be extended and other work has to be done to prepare the site.

Consider college's impact

To the editor: I have seen how community investment in Lorain County Community College pays off for everyone. Passing Issue 17 is critical to the well-being of our entire county regardless of your age or whether you live in a city or suburb, village or township. Many members of law enforcement and other first responders have had substantial training at LCCC that they would not otherwise have had. LCCC uses our tax dollars wisely. Its faculty and administrators often do double duty to help keep costs down. We all benefit in the long run when all our residents are able to get the training and education they need to do better, earn a living, and grow our economy. Let's keep hope alive and well in Lorain County. Please join me in supporting Issue 17. Judge Jim Miraldi Lorain County Court of Common Pleas

Yoga at the library

Adults, are you looking for a gentler way to strengthen your core muscles, improve your breathing and retain your flexibility? Enjoy yoga led by Deb Lansman from 10:30-11:30 a.m. each Monday at the Herrick Memorial Library in Wellington. Gentle chair yoga is led for 30 minutes starting at 10:30 a.m. each Thursday. It's designed to stretch and strengthen muscles and develop flexibility, and is followed by a networking time with tea and biscuits. The cost of each class is a donation. Registration is required; visit the library or call 440-647-2120.

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Chief Mike Wetherbee. "By the time they noticed it was on fire, it was fully involved," he said. The 30-by-60-foot structure was deemed a complete loss, he said. There was no way to save the animals or anything else from inside, and the heat from the fire was so intense that it damaged a smaller shed and a horse trailer that sat nearby.

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fire officials are trying to be responsible and plan ahead for big expenses. The levy money won't be used for expansion of the Kelly Street fire station. That project has been in the works for several years and just suffered a serious setback. Brown said two bids for a 6,000-square-foot addition came in much higher than expected, pushing back a spring groundbreaking date. He and Wetherbee are looking at options and expect a decision in a couple of months. The project might have to be sidelined if prices don't come down. Five companies expressed interest in building the fire station addition. Several dropped out. Brown said higher bids were due in part to increased tariffs on steel and other building materials. The last addition to the station was built in 1996. At the time, it was clear more space would eventually be needed, Brown said.

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Public Notice City of Lorain, Ohio Request for Proposals Baseball and Recreational Programs at Campana Park 2840 Meister Road, Lorain, Ohio 44053 The City of Lorain is requesting proposals from those interested in providing baseball and other recreational programs at Campana Park, PP# 202-018-000-028 and PP# 202-018-000-033, also known as, 2840 Meister Road, Lorain, Ohio 44053. Proposals must include a detailed outline of recreation programs and capital improvement plan with financial endorsement from those submitting the proposal. The City will be open to negotiations for future possibilities based on the proposals received. The City of Lorain may cancel this Request for Proposals or reject proposals at any time prior to an award. Those interested must supply the City with their statement of proposal no later than 3:00 PM, March 13, 2020. Proposals are to be turned into 114 E 35th Street, Lo-

rain, Ohio 44055. Statements received after this deadline will not be considered. For additional information, please contact the Lorain Department of Public Property, 114 E 35th Street, Lorain, Ohio 44055 or via email to: lori_garcia@cityoflorain.org mail to: elva_flowers@cityoflorain.org or phone: (440) 244-4294. L.C.C.G. 2/27; 3/5/20 20658865

PUBLICATION OF LEGISLATION The following is a summary of legislation adopted by Lorain City Council on February 17, 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. Reso. 10-20 Supporting Issue 17, the renewal operating levy for Lorain County Community College on the 3/17/2020 ballot. 11-20 Amending Reso 1-20, the Rules of Council, by adding new rule 12-a, Council Work Sessions. 12-20 Auth the Mayor to accept the NOPEC 2020 Community Grant Event Sponsorship award of $3500 and designating the funds to Main Street Lorain. Ord. 14-20* Auth the Safety/ Service Director to advertise for a RFP w/ an organization to utilize Campana Park for youth and/or adult baseball and other recreational activities. 1520* Auth the Safety/Service Director to permit the repair and upgrading of lighting at the 21st St & 28th St underpasses as outlined w/First Energy Lighting Service Efficiency Safety Incentive Prog. 16-20 Amending Section 16.4 of Ord 59-19 providing for the modification of one management

classification series within the Engineering Dept. 17-20* Levying special assessments for the installation of sanitary sewer lines on Cooper Foster Park Rd. between S. Broadway & Cherrywood Drive. 18-20* Auth Safety/Service Director to enter into agrmts to resolve a dispute between Lorain County and the City of Lorain arising from an agrmt made 7/28/1976 whereby the City agreed to accept & receive sanitary sewage and wastes originating in other portions of the County. (*Denotes legislation was passed as an emergency.) L.C.C.G. 2/27; 3/5/20 20659170

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; 3/5-12/20 20657806

LEGAL NOTICE The Financial Report for the Village of South Amherst for 2019 has been completed. The Report is available for inspection as of February 27, 2020, at the office of the Fiscal Officer, 103 West Main Street during normal business hours. Michelle Henke, Fiscal Officer L.C.C.G. 3/5/20 20659641

LEGAL NOTICE The 2019 AFR for the Village of Wellington, Ohio, Lorain County has been completed. It is available for public review at the Village of Wellington, Finance Department, 115 Willard Mem Sq., Wellington between 8 am to 4 pm. A copy of the report can be provided upon request. Ordered by Mayor Hans Schneider, FD Vanya Pfeiffer. L.C.C.G. 3/5-12/20 20659611

LEGAL NOTICE The 2019 AFR for the Wellington Community Fire District has been completed. It is available for review by appointment, 440-647-2245. Ordered by President Fred Pitts, FO Vanya Pfeiffer. L.C.C.G. 3/5-12/20 20659612

INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids for Tree Service in the City of Oberlin will be

received at 85 South Main Street, Oberlin, Ohio 44074, until 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 20, 2020 at which time and place said bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Specifications and bidding documents may be obtained from the office of the Oberlin Municipal Light and Power building, 289 South Professor Street, Oberlin, Ohio. Bid documents may also be obtained on the City of Oberlin's website at www.cityofoberlin.com, under Quick Links and RFP and Projects out for Bid. All bids shall be signed and submitted on the forms bound in the contract documents. Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope marked "Bid for Tree Service". Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Guaranty which shall be either a certified check payable to the City of Oberlin, or a bid bond satisfactory to the City, in the sum of five thousand dollars ($5,000). All bidders must comply with the provisions of Ordinance No. 951 AC CMS (Equal Employment Opportunity Reports) and with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. The City of Oberlin reserves the right to accept the lowest and/or best bid, to reject any or all bids, and to waive any informalities in the bids received, and to purchase those services which, in the sole judgment of the City, will best suit the City's needs. Robert Hillard, City Manager City of Oberlin, Ohio L.C.C.G. 3/5-12/20 20659550

Notice of Election on Issue of Bond R.C. 133.18, 3501.11 (G) Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the WELLINGTON EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT, Ohio, passed on

the DECEMBER 17, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the PRIMARY ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 17th day of March, 2020 the question of issuing bonds: Shall the Wellington Exempted Village School District be authorized to do the following: 1. Issue bonds for the purpose of constructing, renovating and improving school facilities, including safety and security improvements; furnishing and equipping the same; improving the sites thereof; and acquiring land and interests in land in the principal amount of $8,700,000, to be repaid annually over a maximum period of 37 years, and levy a property tax outside of the ten-mill limitation, estimated by the county auditor to average over the bond repayment period 1.89 mills for each one dollar of tax valuation, which amounts to $0.189 for each one hundred dollars of tax valuation, to pay the annual debt charges on the bonds, and to pay debt charges on any notes issued in anticipation of those bonds? 2. Levy an additional property tax to provide funds for general permanent improvements at a rate not exceeding 1 mill for each one dollar of tax valuation, which amounts to $0.10 for each one hundred dollars of tax valuation, for a continuing period of time? The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day. By order of the Board of Elections, of Lorain County, Ohio. Marilyn Jacobcik, Chair Paul R. Adams, Director Dated 1/8/2020 L.C.C.G. 3/5-12/20 20656667 PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD CALL 440-329-7100

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OUTSHOT, OUTPLAYED Photos by Russ Gifford | Wellington Enterprise

The Golden Bears nailed shots from every angle Friday night, hitting 10 from behind the arc to best Wellington 60-39 in the Division III sectional final. On the road at Waynedale, the Dukes couldn't find openings. Noah Diermyer had 14 points and Mason McClellan had 11, but had little in the way of backup from the Wellington roster. The boys ended their season at 10-14. ◄ Wellington's Cole Standen gets a fast break layup at Waynedale. ▼ Noah Diermyer connects from distance against the Golden Bears.

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March to the library

During the blustery month of March, go to the Herrick Memorial Library in Wellington and check out five items to receive a ticket to enter a prize drawing. This program is for all age levels with age appropriate prizes for adults, teens and children who have their own library cards.

Furcron remembered

The late Morris Furcron was honored by the Lorain County Urban League as part of Black History Month. A 1945 graduate of Wellington High School, Furcron served in the U.S. Army's 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion, was a police officer in the village, and in 1982 became Wellington's first black police chief. He retired in 1995 but continued to serve as building and zoning inspector until 2015. Furcron was the president of the Lorain County Safety Council and Lorain County Personnel Council, and was a longtime Kiwanis Club member. He died in August 2018 at age 90.

Help with medical expenses

For every dollar donated to the Lorain County Free Clinic, $12 in care is provided to patients. You can help patients with asthma, hypertension and diabetes. Donations can be made at www.lcfreeclinic.org or by mail to Lorain County Free Clinic, 5040 Oberlin Ave., Lorain, OH 44053.

POLICE REPORTS WHS HONOR ROLLS Honor rolls have been released for the second nine weeks at Wellington High School: Freshmen • High Honor Roll (4.0 GPA or higher): Dustin Andolsek, Autumn Dudziak, Maya Feron, Morgan Lehmkuhl, Marshal Mull, Brooklynn Neal, Adelle Pickering, Heather Reininger, Sadie Willis. • Honor Roll (3.5-3.99 GPA): Wayde Bowman, Violet Haas, Joshua Higgins, Elise Krouse, Trey Lawson, Abigail Lemke, Chelsea Manning, Mollie Shinsky. • Merit Roll (3-3.49 GPA): Megan Bartoto, Alaina Collins, Kayla Edwards, Madison House, Karinna Mitterling, Joleisa Sizer, McKenna Soboslai, Mikayla Standen. Sophomores • High Honor Roll (4.0 GPA or higher): Derrick Andolsek, Julianna Brasee, Annelise Broome, Natalie Calfo, McKenna Chappell, Teddi Hardoby, Catherine Kasicki-Rodri-

guez, Jacob Knapp, Macy Marley, Phillip McKee, Tyler Moore, Maile Oswald, Emma Rhoades, Melania Solkiewicz, Miranda Sorg, Jacob Weegmann, Kaitlyn Wright, Ava Zadorozny. • Honor Roll (3.5-3.99 GPA): Chloe Black, Jonathan Brasee, Hunter Cantwell, Autumn Conley, Karlie Frenk, Lindsey Gott, Hannah Ingrassia, Jeremiah McKee, Brooke Noss, Victoria Paramore, Bryanna Patton, Jessie Teter, Kavai Xia. • Merit Roll (3-3.49 GPA): Kennedi Benko, Rianna Danesi, Karalyn Mitchell, William Peck, Amanda Spiekerman, Justin Yeager. Juniors • High Honor Roll (4.0 GPA or higher): Lauren Alley, Cameron Brinker, Samantha Cochick, Jenna Krakomperger, Jillian Laposky, Lauren McClure, Taylor Michel, Madalyn Mull, William Palmison, Payton Regal, Jacob Shaver, Arianna Woody. • Honor Roll (3.5-3.99

GPA): Jazmine Auble, Lane Benton, Alaine Bremke, Heidi Cowling, Kaitlyn Diller, Ashley Elkin, Hannah Fiegelist, Dylan Lawson, Kevin Xie. • Merit Roll (3-3.49 GPA): Tyler Allen, Audrey Biltz, Kendal Brasee, Madison Caudill, Jacob Evans, Summer Leigh Hamilton, Allison Haswell, Matthew Kraskey, Katrina Lazar, Eryn Mitterling, Wyatt Sasack, Troy Smith, Caleb Teague, Bryce Tegtmeyer, Allyson Zvara. Seniors • High Honor Roll (4.0 GPA or higher): Jon Bowman, Brandon Bremke, Rachel Bremke, Jenna Calfo, Brooklin Damiano, LeAnn Elkin, Michael Kidd, Evan Kirkpatrick, Courtney Kroll, Bianca Massie, Jordan McKee, Caleb Mildenberg, Madison Soboslai, Alexis Starner, Katerina Strait. • Honor Roll (3.5-3.99 GPA): Kaitlynn Caudill, Grace Dudziak, Jalen Gibbs, Sophia Hardoby, Katrina Kosa, Austin

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Starting this year, Kiwanis’s new signature project is to raise funds for community playground equipment. Proceeds from the club's recent Pancake Day sales, the State of Wellington breakfast and the Morris Furcron Memorial Nut sale will be used to replace and build playgrounds at Westwood Elementary School, Union School Park

and Wellington Recreation Park. The club will continue to provide local scholarships. Wellington’s Fraternal Order of Eagles will be the platinum sponsor for the State of Wellington breakfast with Forest City Technologies, the Edward Jones’ Wellington office and Norton-Eastman Funeral Home serving as gold sponsors. Dr. Kenyon Glor,

DDS, Armstrong Group, and Kyle Bremke Insurance are silver sponsors. Sponsorship information can be obtained by emailing wellingtonkiwanis@ yahoo..com. Wellington Kiwanis is in its 96th year. Club members meet at noon the first and third Thursdays of each month at BreadN-Brew on the square in downtown Wellington.

use, such as lighting. Violations would result in fourth-degree misdemeanor charges under the proposal. They could carry penalties of up to 30 days jail time and a fine of $250. Dronsfield said the pro-

gram would be impactful, but hard to enforce. No decision has been made on whether to implement the vacant building registry. The issue is expected to appear on Council's March 16 agenda.

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Krouse, Nicholas Laposky, Karen Murray, Kevin Rutkowski, Jillian Sizer, Joseph Solkiewicz, Blake Spiekerman, Lukas Tandarich, Adam Tummel, Haven Wetherbee. • Merit Roll (3-3.49 GPA): Benjamin Bliss, Marc Clark, Cassady Dials, MiKailah Godsey, Benjamin Higgins, Richard Ingrassia, Thomas Logar, Nicholas Mascari, Scott McCraw, Micah Smiley, Madison Szakacs, Courtney Wallace.

• Feb. 21 at 9:30 a.m.: A man reported $28,800 in money and securities stolen. Police are investigating the incident as a felony "theft by deception" by an employee. • Feb. 23 at 4:02 p.m.: Officers responded to a report of a large fight at Taylor and Hale streets. Howard Tokay, 34, Zhane Bolling, 23, and Marlayna Denney, 19, all of Wellington, were charged with disorderly conduct. • Feb. 23 at 9:06 p.m.: Police went to Bennett Street for a report of a burglary in progress. • Feb. 24 at 9:38 a.m.: A Bennett Street home under construction after a fire showed signs of being broken into. A contractor said someone forced entry through the front door, but nothing was stolen. • Feb. 24 at 4:09 p.m.: Zachary Murphy, 26, of Burbank, Ohio, was served with a warrant through the Wellington Police Department for failure to appear in court. • Feb. 26 at 5:55 a.m.: A vehicle that had been reported stolen was recovered in an East Hamilton Street driveway and returned to its owner. Editor's note: Though charged, defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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1 4

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