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Volume 8, Issue 23

WELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

Strength in shared memories JASON HAWK EDITOR

WELLINGTON — Graduation seemed a far-away dream when Lauren Alley and many of her classmates met in kindergarten back in 2008.

She and best friend Madalyn Mull were recognized Sunday as co-valedictorians of the Wellington High School Class of 2021, and used their time in the spotlight to reflect on the memories they built.

"Hopefully you have created something that will last a lifetime," Alley told her 80 fellow seniors, recalling meeting some in science labs, goofing around in class, pushing through grueling two-a-day soccer practices and winning conference championships.

Mull, her closest teammate, said she was grateful for the friendships forged on the field.

The members of the Dukes girls soccer team were the friends she depended on.

"My team helped push me to be better, and I will carry the lessons I learned with me into the future," she said.

Looking out over the crowd of well-wishers assembled at the Photos by Jason Hawk | Wellington Enterprise Dukes' home stadium, Alley said Senior Jazmine Auble waves to the crowd gathered Sunday to see members of the Wellington High School Class of 2021 a part of her wished to remain march to receive diplomas at the Dukes’ Dickson Street stadium. there, surrounded by the comfortable and familiar forever.

Alma Mater Salutatorian Jillian Laposky Staunch among — the third of the trio of best the towering trees friends who finished at the top of Stands our alma the Wellington class — choked mater fair. back tears thinking about ending Days of priceless her high school journey at the worth are these, stadium where classmates spent None in memory so many Friday nights together. compare.

She said she didn't realize With hearts to dare, just how hard the change from high hopes to win, student to graduate would be until Not as slaves but after her final basketball game. glad and free, Laposky remembered snapping Wellington, all hail to thee.

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ABOVE LEFT: Co-valedictorian Lauren Alley delivers a commencement speech Sunday at the Dickson Street stadium, with a Dukes flag flapping in the breeze next to the lectern. ABOVE RIGHT: Madalyn Mull is one of two co-valedictorians for the Wellington High School Class of 2021.

LEFT: Allyson Zvara is the last Class of 2021 graduate to receive her diploma Sunday from Principal Tina Drake.

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Restrictions lifted at last moment for Juneteenth • B1

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Fair opens for food and fun

A food vendor weekend will be held at the Lorain County Fairgrounds in Wellington from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 18 and Saturday, June 19, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 20.

Get your fill of sausage, cheese sizzles, pizza, fried candy bars, ice cream, cotton candy and much more at food trucks, rain or shine.

A cruise-in will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 19, with music, door prizes and a 50-50 raffle.

Garage sales will be held in Building 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from June 17-19.

Admission and parking are free.

Oberlin library meeting

The Oberlin Public Library board will meet at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 10 at the library. The meeting is open to the public.

OBITUARIES Benita Marthalena Jones Benita 'Bonnie' Marthalena (Quinn) Jones, 80, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Marietta, Georgia, surrounded by family. She was born Jan. 31, 1941, to the late Albert and Alice Quinn. She was the youngest of 12 children.

Benita grew up in Oberlin and was baptized in the Holy Church, was a member of Rust United Methodist and later, joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She was a member of the Eastern Stars, a Teacher for the Head Start Program and a welcoming face at the Columbia Gas Company.

Benita married (former) Robert K. Jones and had four children, Rosalind, Rolanda, Jordan and Keith. After her children moved on and to be closer to her grandchildren, Benita started a new chapter in her life and moved to Marietta, Georgia, becoming a member of Antioch Baptist Church North. There, she continued in the educational field as a Teacher, until retirement.

Benita was a dedicated mother, proud grandmother and true friend and treasured her family. She made unforgettable laughs and special moments with her grandchildren, Terrel, Craig, Brittany (Rosalind), Trenton and Cameron (Jordan) and Kalyn, Kyndal and Jacob (Keith).

Benita is survived by her sister, Betty Thomas; children Rosalind (Barrington) O'Brien, Rolanda Jones, Jordan (Michele) Jones and Keith (Veronica) Jones; eight grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Alice (Fair) Quinn; her brothers, Allen, George, James, Albert, Grover and Sandy Quinn; sisters, Mary Blakely, Sarah Parker, Anna Quinn and Doris Jordan.

We will celebrate Benita's homecoming Friday, June 18, 2021, at 11 a.m., at Westwood Cemetery in Oberlin. There will be a small gathering afterwards.

JOSEPH VERNON GODFREY III, 69, of Amherst, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021, following a lengthy illness. Arrangements by Hempel Funeral Home.

ELMER G. THACKER, 83, of Lorain, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Amherst Manor, following a full and meaningful life. Arrangements by Hempel Funeral Home.

GLADYS MARIE JUSTICE (White), 85, and a resident of Sheffield Township, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, June 3, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Arrangements by Hempel Funeral Home.

LOUIS PONGRACZ entered into eternal rest Friday, June 4, 2021, in Elyria after a brief illness. Arrangements

by Hempel Funeral Home.

GREGORY K. MEYERS, 63, lifetime resident of Amherst, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021, at his home.

Arrangements by Hempel Funeral Home.

As vaccinations soar, campus life returning to normal at Oberlin JASON HAWK EDITOR

OBERLIN — The national vaccination rate is creeping toward 42 percent. Meanwhile, the Oberlin College community has lapped that figure.

Eighty-four percent of the campus community has now been inoculated against COVID-19 for the summer term, and the number is expected to grow.

That means the college has surpassed its lofty goal of an 80 percent on-campus vaccination rate, and has chosen to roll back its pandemic protocols.

"Thanks to our collective efforts, including de-densification and social distancing, masking, testing, a daily symptom survey, contact tracing

and isolation and quarantine protocols, Oberlin maintained a positivity rate of 0.23 percent for the 2020-21 academic year," the college announced on its website.

There have been 12 total cases during the entire spring semester, with 9,700 tests completed.

No new cases have been identified on campus since the week ending April 19, when two people tested positive.

The college dropped its mandatory masking policy May 17 for people who are fully vaccinated. Other strict COVID policies were phased out June 2 when Ohio's health orders were canceled.

That includes monthly testing required of every student and employee. The practice ended Tuesday, though op-

tional COVID tests will be available by appointment on a limited basis.

Nor will students be required to fill out a daily survey about their health to be allowed to enter campus facilities.

Limitations on the number of people allowed in both indoor and outdoor spaces have been lifted, and indoor residential dining opened as of June 2.

Housing will return to normal occupancy limits in the fall. Students throughout the year — including for summer term — have been limited to one per dorm room.

Offices are also moving back to full occupancy, now that masking and social distancing rules have been dropped for fullyvaccinated people. All employees will return to work

in person by June 15.

The college has also lifted all travel restrictions.

Students had been limited from venturing too far out of Oberlin, and the college had halted all financial support for work-related travel.

The campus has now also been opened to visitors.

Vaccinated people can come and go freely, while unvaccinated people are allowed but asked to wear masks indoors and maintain distance from others.

And social gatherings are once more permitted now, meaning parties, games, movie nights, clubs and other activities can once more get underway.

Oberlin College said it will continue to monitor trends, and if there is a resurgence in cases it will "take the necessary steps to keep the campus safe."

Kendal at Home program to expand across Ohio Kendal at Home, the Clevelandbased care-at-home affiliate of Kendal Corp. that was established at Kendal at Oberlin in 2004, will expand to Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton and Toledo, the company has announced.

By 2025, more than 1 in 4 Ohioans will be older than 60, and while some choose continuing-care retirement communities, many others would prefer to remain in their own homes.

Founded on Quaker principles, Kendal at Home helps members maintain

an independent lifestyle in their homes as they explore their post-retirement "second acts."

Kendal at Home services include navigating, coordinating and paying for long-term care, if and when it's needed, directly to members in their homes or wherever they may be located.

Kendal at Home was established by Kendal at Oberlin as an alternative to the continuing-care retirement communities option. It has served its growing member community by combining

three core elements of healthy aging in place — care planning, care coverage and care management.

Kendal at Home is a nationally recognized program and a pioneering leader in the field of aging in place. The program is designed for older adults who are healthy and independent, want security for their future and are planning to stay in their own home.

To learn more, visit www.kendal athome.org.

Second Saturdays launch in Oberlin After a year of events canceled by the pandemic, Oberlin Business Partnership is looking to get the ball rolling again with the launch of Second Saturdays in the city's downtown.

The fun will start June 12 with the opening of the Oberlin Farmers Market at 9 a.m. in the City Hall parking lot on South Main Street.

A guided story stroll will be held through the downtown area, starting from the East College Street court-

yard at 10 a.m. Also at 10 a.m., James Peake will provide origami instruction in the courtyard.

A "Freedom's Friends" history walk will be offered by the Oberlin Heritage Center from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., starting near the front steps of the First Church in Oberlin UCC. Register by calling (440) 774-1700.

Sidewalk sales will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the downtown shopping district, with music on the sidewalks and courtyard. Meet health care provid-

ers from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of Northwest Bank on South Main Street.

A scavenger hunt will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Find white squirrels in downtown stores and enter to win prizes.

There will also be numerous free family-friendly activities in the courtyard from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., including a mini-chalk walk, gardening and an art table.

Additional Second Saturday dates include July 10 and Aug. 14.

TO THE EDITOR Thankful for Oberlin voters’ support of public library

To the editor: The Oberlin Public Library board of trustees and staff sincerely thank our community for its wholehearted support of the library's tax levy renewal.

Recent passage of the levy by an overwhelming 87 percent vote is so gratifying to both the board and library staff. It expresses Oberlin's appreciation of the staff's tireless efforts to maintain services throughout the pandemic and it represents the library's value to our patrons.

The Oberlin Public Library is steadily expanding hours and services to pre-COVID levels, starting with the return of our popular summer reading program for both children and adults beginning June 4. As we emerge from the pandemic, meeting room usage and innovative programs will soon be back on our agenda. Stop by the

library or visit our website for details.

The operating levy provides about 60 percent of the library's annual budget, and clearly voters understand what a bargain they are getting for their tax dollars.

Besides the large collection of books, films and music, the OPL librarians are information specialists who offer you access to infinite information, entertainment and education resources. Their professional expertise puts the world at your fingertips!

Please come by the Oberlin library soon — hours are expanding weekly — and take full advantage of the services you are paying for with your tax dollars. We await your visit!

Bruce H. Ente President, Oberlin Public Library Board of Trustees

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FROM A1 away endlessly with her camera, as though if she took enough photos it would somehow prevent her from having to remove her maroon and white jersey for the last time.

Alley said that despite some hard times her memories of high school are mostly good. And although she has reservations about moving on, now it is time to meet new people, have new experiences and make new memories.

"I urge you to do good for others and find people who want to see you succeed," she told classmates.

Senior Class President Charles Brinker said graduates will face many unknowns as they venture away from the halls of Wellington High School.

He warned classmates they will inevitably face failure, which is "in our human nature." The measure of a person is how they push through obstacles and recover from failures, he said.

If there is one lesson learned from students' experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, it's that "the small things" are what matter in life, he said.

Brinker also reminded graduates they have the power to influence those around them greatly.

"Maybe you can't change the world, but you can change the world for someone," he said.

For Principal Tina Drake, handing out diplomas was a goodbye not only to seniors, but to fellow staff.

She has accepted an assistant principal position at Mason High School near Cincinnati. During her four years in Wellington, Drake said she grew along with the Class of 2021 and came to know its members like her own children.

Everyone has their own definition of success, she said in brief remarks to graduates. Some seek riches or fame, but Drake said she believes success is being happy with who you are as a person.

"I encourage you to take everything you've experienced with you and don't leave it behind," she told graduates.

“No matter what, I can’t wait to see you at the reunion in 10 years and see and hear what impact you’ve had on the world.”

Jillian Loposky, Salutatorian ▼

ABOVE LEFT: Senior Class President Charles Brinker was given the Citizenship Award during commencement exercises Sunday, recognizing his contributions to the Wellington community. ABOVE RIGHT: Aren Meinhart won the 2021 award for most community service hours worked by a Wellington High School graduate, with 800.25. The entire class, working toward graduation requirements, contributed more than 3,750 hours of community service. BELOW LEFT: Jacob Henley was recognized during the graduation ceremony because he has chosen to enlist in the U.S. Air Force. BELOW RIGHT: Siblings Lane and Alexis Benton search the stands for family members.

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Learn to give tours

The Oberlin Heritage Center will host a docent training from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, June 12 for anyone who is interested in learning how to give tours to the public.

This training will provide a behind-the-scenes look into the Monroe House and Little Red Schoolhouse, as well as a discussion on how to engage visitors in learning about Oberlin’s unique past.

If interested in this volunteer opportunity, RSVP to tourinfo@oberlinheritage.org or call (440) 774-1700.

Oberlin water system flushing

The Oberlin Water Department will be flushing water mains in the city to test fire hydrants and improve water quality.

This routine maintenance procedure will begin Monday, June 21 and continue through Thursday, July 1.

The majority of the flushing will be performed between the hours of midnight and 7 a.m. to minimize inconvenience to water customers. If required, flushing may continue during daytime hours.

Be sure to check tap water for discoloration before starting laundry or food preparation. If the water is cloudy, only cold water faucets should be turned on until the water clears.

Amherst library meeting

The Amherst Public Library board will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 14 at the library. The meeting is open to the public.

Support the Salvation Army

A concert to benefit the Wellington Salvation Army will be held from 7-10 p.m. on Saturday, June 19 at the Patricia Lindley Center for the Performing Arts in Wellington.

Acts include Dr. Cheryl Lindsey, Yvonne Laird, Ellie Lu, Classic FM Band, Conk Band and Eclecticity Band.

The event is free, with raffles throughout the evening.

The concert is organized by CX3-Community Connectors Consortium, which works to bring music and community together in support of area nonprofits.

Expanded bus service

The Oberlin connector bus service has expanded and is now available from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.

Call (800) 406-7541 to schedule a ride. Trips are $2, one way. Discounts are available.

The service area includes the city of Oberlin and portions of New Russia Township, Amherst Township, the city of Amherst, Lorain, Sheffield Township, Elyria and Carlisle Township. Learn more at www.cityofoberlin. com/oberlin-connector.

Genesis House raises domestic violence awareness at town hall LAINA YOST THE CHRONICLE-TELEGRAM

ELYRIA — Community members were encouraged to raise awareness about domestic violence during a town hall held Friday by Genesis House.

Virginia Beckman, executive director of Genesis House, detailed how the justice system can fail victims of domestic violence, from GPS monitors to light sentencing.

She highlighted the case of Brian Fazio, 40, who reportedly stabbed his ex-wife in April in the presence of two of their children.

That was not Fazio’s first crime. His first crime as an adult happened months after he turned 18.

From there on, he had multiple crimes where his jail time was often traded in for conditions of good behavior or probation.

He had racked up everything from domestic violence, aggravated burglary, obstructing official business, felonious assault and other charges just in Lorain County’s courts and the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas.

Fazio was charged with domestic violence in October. He then was charged again in March for violating his temporary protection order. He would go on to violate it two more times before the stabbing in April.

Fazio is being held in Lorain County Jail on a $2.3 million bail.

Beckman said there were issues where his name wasn't run through the system before being charged with a misdemeanor when it should have been a felony or a domestic violence case that she said probably wasn't put into the system at all.

Beckman said she hopes this stops the narrative that blames victims for not following through or that they don’t leave.

“The truth is, victims are reaching out for our help over and over and over again,” she said. “And it’s not OK for those that have all the power to do things to protect victims, but they’re not doing it. And they’re holding up their hands saying ‘It’s these darn victims,

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Memorials in the hallway of the Spitzer Conference Center where Genesis House was holding a community forum to discuss and broaden awareness about domestic violence.

The first of the memorials in this pictuer is for Kiesha Betton who was 40 when she was killed by her boyfriend Aug. 7, 2016.

and if they would just prosecute and help us.’ We need to stop it.”

She said there are no protective measures for victims through the justice system. Some GPS ankle monitors do not send out an alert when the abuser goes where he’s not supposed to. Others will notify, but only through email to the probation office, which is closed after hours.

After a domestic violence case through Wellington involved a disabled GPS monitor, Beckman said she had extensive conversations with Wellington police about them.

However, she said it’s Lorain County’s judges who need to show up at the meetings. Genesis House also offers a men’s anti-violence program, a 26-week curriculum that focuses on accountability and ideology of the abuser.

But Beckman said only Lorain Municipal Court refers to the program, but the other courts stick to a half-hour online course. Oftentimes, Beckman said the abuser forces his victim to take the class.

Despite conversations with judges in the county, Beckman said they haven’t been able to get the judges to refer to

their program.

Wellington Police Chief Tim Barfield said his experiences working more than 30 years in Cuyahoga County showed him domestic violence issues are not just a Lorain County problem.

He said domestic violence is not taken seriously, and judges and prosecutors can do more damage than the police.

“They aren’t held accountable at all,” Barfield said. “That’s certainly something we felt in Wellington. I think it’s such a serious problem.”

In Wellington, every domestic violence call must be reviewed by the prosecutor and they file an assessment.

To his surprise, Barfield said Wellington is one of only two police departments in the county that does that.

He said it’s his hope that the judges look at the assessment and see the progressive nature domestic violence offenses can have. Lorain County judges are elected, and Barfield said those elections matter.

Elyria police Lt. Deena Baker said she’s felt some of the same frustration.

As she is in charge of training officers, Baker said it’s important she teaches young officers how to respond to domestic violence calls.

She said she often tells them to act like there is no victim at all and focus on prosecuting the abuser. Baker said she also tells young officers to push for a sentence to not be reduced if a prosecutor asks about it.

Lorain County Domestic Relations Court Judge Sherry Glass agreed. She said it's important for prosecutors to go ahead without the victim, and she said she thinks they’d see better results in court.

Beckman encouraged attendees to reach out to local judges and probation offices to try and get a change.

She also encouraged them to use their own sphere of influence to change the domestic violence victim-blaming narrative.

“We all have a sphere of influence,” Beckman said. “We all are involved in groups; we all have a role where we work. We all have a sphere of influence. … Changing the narrative is going to change the culture.”

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As the COVID‐19 pandemic evolves, the Lorain County Metro Parks continue to adapt and proceed with caution.

In accordance with the repeal of state health orders, the park system no longer requires masks in indoor or outdoor settings, but recommends that those who are unvaccinated continue to wear masks. No proof of vaccination will be requested.

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• Indoor play spaces will re‐open during regular business hours with pre‐ COVID cleaning protocols.

• Drinking fountains at all locations will re‐open.

• Golf courses will return to pre‐COVID protocols.

• Recreation centers will move equipment back to original locations to open up the rooms and areas used during COVID for spacing.

• Lane reservations will continue with the implementation of two to three open lanes for water walking and aerobics.

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open to 12 participants per class, with pre‐registration required.

• Splash Zone's outdoor pool will open with pre‐ registration, 25 swimmers per 90‐minute time block due to staff shortage.

• Splash Zone's field house will open on a firstcome, first-served basis.

• The Amherst HealthPlex splash pad will be open without restrictions.

The Lorain County Metro Parks will continue to monitor the situation closely and abide by recommendations from local and state health officials.

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and all COVID protocols including spacing, masks and food service restrictions are removed.

• Mask requirements will be removed from all summer camps. Participants who prefer masked activities will be able to receive a full refund for camp fees.

• Vaccinated participants of public programs will no longer be required to wear a mask for indoor and outdoor programs.

Pre‐registration will still be required for all programs. Staff will continue to encourage social distancing.

LEGALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please be advised that Lorain City Council will host a virtual public hearing on Monday, July 12 @ 5:30pm to discuss application to rezone 6075 Middle Ridge Road, PPN: 06-21-001-102-030 from B-2 to R-3, JTTR Properties LLC is the applicant (ZCA-#82021) To join this virtual meeting please visit www.cityoflorain.org, Government Tab, City Council, City Council and other Board's Meetings, Attendee Link (Will be available the Friday before the meeting) The Lorain City Planning Commission met on June 3, 2021, and recommend approval of the item to Lorain City Council.

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

NANCY GREER, CMC L.C.C.G. 6/10-17/21 20684110

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS COUNTY OF LORAIN COUNTY, OHIO - TRUSTEES OF THE OBERLIN LODGE NO. 380, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF OHIO, PLAINTIFF VS. THE UN-

KNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, NEXT OF KIN AND ASSIGNS OF WILLIAM F. COBB, DECEASED, ET AL., DEFENDANTS, CASE NO. 21CV202839, NOTICE OF SUIT FOR DECLARATORY JUDGMENT AND TO QUIET TITLE. The unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, next of kin and assigns of William F. Cobb, deceased and the unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, next of kin and assigns of Nadiene J. Cobb deceased whose names and addresses are unknown and cannot by reasonable diligence be ascertained, take notice that on the 23rd day of February, 2021, The Trustees of the Oberlin Lodge No. 380, free and accepted Masons of Ohio filed a Complaint in the Common Pleas Court of Lorain County, Ohio in Case No. 21CV202839 of the docket of the Court, the object of which is to request that a certain restriction contained in a deed for real property located at 12354 State Route 58, Oberlin, Ohio 44074 given to Plaintiff by William F. Cobb and Nadiene J. Cobb, dated June 6, 1970 and recorded at Vol. 1006, Pg. 896 of the Lorain County Records be declared, null, void and unenforceable; that the Court declare that Plaintiff holds title to the property free and clear of the restriction; that Plaintiff's title in and to the property be quieted against any claim or interest of the Defendants or any of them and all others claiming through or under them; that the Defendants be

required to set up their claims, rights or interests or be forever barred and for all such further legal and equitable relief to which Plaintiff may be entitled.

The above named Defendants are required to answer within 28 days after last date of this publication which shall be once a week for six (6) consecutive weeks or they may be denied a hearing in this case and judgment may be entered against them.

Jon D. Clark, Esq. (Sup. Ct. #0061130), Severs and Clark Co., L.P.A. 5 South Main Street, Suite 100, Oberlin Ohio 44074, (440) 774-1278, email: jclark@severs-clark. com.

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LEGAL NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS COUNTY OF LORAIN COUNTY, OHIO - RICHARD D. CULLEN ET AL. VS. CAROL LAINA ROSEMACKENZIE, A/K/A CAROL BARKER ET AL - NOTICE OF SUIT FOR REFORMATION OF DEED FOR DECLARATORY JUDGMENT AND TO QUIET TITLE. The unknown spouse, creditors heirs, devisees, legatees, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of Margaret R. MacKenzie, their unknown spouses and creditors, if any, whose names and addresses are unknown and cannot by reasonable diligence be ascertained, take

notice that on the 10th Day of March 2021, Richard D. Cullen and Linda K. Cullen filed a First Amended Complaint in the Common Pleas Court of Lorain County, Ohio, Case No. 20CV201107 of the docket of the Court, the object of which is to request that the court reform the legal description contained in a deed for real estate located at 215 North Main Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001, more particularly described in the Amended Complaint, which deed was filed in the Official Records of the Lorain County Recorder on August 24, 1997 at O.R. Vol. 1471, Page 000034; that Plaintiffs be declared the true and lawful owners of said property and that Plaintiffs' title in and to said property be quieted against any claim or interest of the Defendants or any of them and all others claiming through or under them and that the Defendants be required to set up their interests or be forever barred.

The above named Defendants are required to answer within 28 days after last date of this publication which shall be once a week for six (6) consecutive weeks or they may be denied a hearing in this case and judgment may be entered against them.

Jon D. Clark, No. (0061130), Severs & Clark Co., L.P.A. 5 South Main Street, Suite 100, Oberlin Ohio 44074, (440) 774-1278, email: jclark@ severs-clark.com L.C.C.G. 5/27; 6/3-10-17-24; 7/1/21

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LEGAL NOTICE KEITH WILLIAMS, Defendant, whose last known address is 3034 Clifton Avenue, Lorain, Ohio 44055, is hereby notified that DONNA WILLIAMS, Plaintiff, has filed her Complaint for Divorce on March 12, 2021, captioned DONNA WILLIAMS vs. KEITH WILLIAMS, CASE NO. 21 DU 089005, against him in the Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division, Lorain County Justice Center, 225 Court Street, Elyria, Ohio, Lorain County, Ohio, asking for Divorce, Spousal Support, Mutual Restraining Orders, on the grounds of INCOMPATIBILITY, GROSS NEGLECT OF DUTY AND EXTREME CRUELTY. Said Defendant is required to serve upon the Plaintiff's attorney, Tiffany Catherman, or upon the Plaintiff if Plaintiff has no attorney of record, a copy of an answer to the Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after service of the posting of this notice.

Your answer must thereafter be filed with the Court within three (3) days after the service of a copy of the answer on the Plaintiff's attorney and that the case will be set for hearing on or after the 25th day of May, 2020, at 9 o'clock a.m.

Tiffany Catherman Attorney for Plaintiff Attorney Registration #0098140 P.O. Box 1744 Elyria, Ohio 44036 Tele:(440) 225-0843

Fax: (440) 999-8813 L.C.C.G. 6/3-10-17-24; 7/1-8/21 20683528

LEGAL NOTICE ROBBIE BAINES, Defendant, whose last known address is 1850 E. 33RD Street, Lorain, Ohio 44055, is hereby notified that CHERIS GLINSEY, Plaintiff, has filed her Complaint for Divorce on March 26, 2021, captioned CHERIS GLINSEY vs. ROBBIE BAINES, CASE NO. 21 DR 089127, against him in the Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division, Lorain County Justice Center, 225 Court Street, Elyria, Ohio, Lorain County, Ohio, asking for Divorce, Spousal Support, Mutual Restraining Orders, on the grounds of INCOMPATIBILITY. Said Defendant is required to serve upon the Plaintiff's attorney, Tiffany Catherman, or upon the Plaintiff if Plaintiff has no attorney of record, a copy of an answer to the Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after service of the posting of this notice.

Your answer must thereafter be filed with the Court within three (3) days after the service of a copy of the answer on the Plaintiff's attorney and that the case will be set for hearing on or after the 26th day of May 2021, at 9 o'clock a.m.

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Black River hosts bring-your-tractor-toschool days and milk-chugging contests, Myers said. The school has new bathroom restrictions weekly, a “temperamental” air conditioning system and a different bell ringing every day, if any bell at all.

“We have ever-changing dress codes and pepperoni sticks for breakfast that, are, at best, questionable,” Myers joked. “And yet all of this is a piece of us.”

Myers was one of 88 Black River graduates who received their high school diplomas during a ceremony in Kates Gymnasium on the campus of Ashland University.

Black River Principal Tracey Lambdin said the district, headquartered in rural Sullivan, was one of the few in Ohio that stayed open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, at least partly due to small class sizes and the wide-open spaces of rural Ashland, Medina and Lorain counties spanned by the district..

“That is something not to be taken lightly,” Lambdin told students and parents while thanking district Superintendent Chris Clark for making it happen.

Salutatorian Molly Cordonnier, in her speech, thanked her friends and teachers for helping her become the person she is today. She said the graduates can look back fondly at their time here but added they all have adventures ahead.

“We have had four years to begin our stories and they are far from over,” Cordonnier said.

Myers said the graduates, in a few years, will forget about the exams, essays, math problems and assignment deadlines during their time at Black River. They will remember their friends and teachers.

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Make a tiny story book and read it to a friend or little sister or brother!

1. Number each part of the story and each picture in order. Cut them all out.

2. Match the words with the pictures in the correct order.

3. Paste each set of matching words and picture on a small piece of construction paper to make nine individual pages.

The other animals thought the stripes looked funny. Even today Tiger hides in the shadows. And he is still searching for wisdom.

One morning, Tiger saw his big, strong friend, Water Buffalo, pulling a plow in a field.

A man was telling Water Buffalo what to do.

Tiger realized that he’d been tricked. He was furious as he pulled and clawed until he broke free of the ropes at last. But all that struggling had burned stripes into his beautiful golden fur!

Long ago, Tiger was one of the proudest animals in the jungle.

He was proud of his long fangs, his sharp claws and his beautiful golden fur.

Tiger asked Water Buffalo, “Why do you listen to that strange little animal? He has no claws or fangs or even beautiful golden fur.”

Tiger wanted wisdom very badly, so he agreed to be tied to the tree. Then the man left with his goats. Tiger waited and waited. He waited for a day. But the man never came back.

The man said, “Wait here. I will go home and get wisdom for you. But first, please let me tie you to this tree so that you don’t eat my goats.”

The next morning, Tiger saw the man walking home with his herd of goats. “STOP!” Tiger roared. “Give me your wisdom or I will eat you!”

Which character in this folktale was wise? Why do you think that? Talk about it with a family member.

4. Draw a cover and staple the pages together to make a tiny book.

Water Buffalo replied, “Tiger, that animal is a human. He does not need claws or fangs.

Humans have wisdom.”

Tiger thought to himself, “Wow! I must get wisdom!”

Wisdom Words

Think of a phrase that you think is wise. For example, “Treat others as you would want people to treat you.”

Look through the newspaper to find and cut out the words that make this sentence. Glue the words onto a piece of paper to remind you of this piece of wisdom.

What is a folktale?

How Tiger Got Its Stripes is a folktale from Vietnam.

Folktales are stories that get passed from generation to generation. They can change as different people tell them over time. As such, they are created by “the folk,” or the people. Long ago, these tales were spoken and never written down.

Fill in the missing vowels to discover the names of other folktales you probably have read or heard.

Have you read these? If not, look for them at your local library. Have a family folktale theater night! Make puppets of the characters and perform a show of the folktale, or just act out the parts with your family members.

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Are we ‘post-pandemic’? Not yet JASON HAWK EDITOR

ELYRIA TWP. — Pandemic health orders are officially repealed in Ohio, already as faint a memory as the mask mandate signs removed weeks ago from store entrances.

While many Lorain County residents have been gingerly experimenting with walking around bare-faced in public once

again, no one should assume the COVID-19 pandemic is over, said Health Commissioner David Covell.

Public health workers continue to offer vaccinations, he said. But instead of mass clinics to handle crowds of 1,500, vaccination sites are now much smaller, welcoming about 350 at a time.

Lorain County Public Health is concentrating on reaching "that 10 percent that's still on the fence, or haven't gotten around"

to being vaccinated, Covell said.

That means working with grocery stores like Fligner's and Apples to run promotions encouraging customers to get COVID shots, and reaching out to homebound residents.

"It's a little quieter around here," Covell quipped last week, talking about how his staff is starting to relax now that the vaccination rate is nearing 50 percent.

There were 110 active corona-

virus cases being monitored in Lorain County as he discussed the situation. That's not zero, but it's a huge improvement on the situation six months ago, before the vaccine was widely available.

Becoming 'endemic' The virus is manageable now, even if it's not completely conquered, said Covell.

In public health terms, it's no longer an "emerging infectious disease," but in the United States

is settling into a new designation as "endemic."

That means COVID-19 isn't going away, in the same way West Nile disease and the H1N1 swine flu never disappeared altogether.

That's hardly surprising. Only two infectious diseases, smallpox and rinderpest, have ever been completely wiped off the face of the Earth.

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“We’re not going to get to a point where we wipe this virus out for a long time.”

Lorain County Health Commissioner David Covell

2020 police report shows how COVID affected Amherst

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Restrictions relax for Juneteenth JASON HAWK EDITOR

OBERLIN — What had been planned as a driveup Juneteenth celebration will now be a full-blown party and parade on Tappan Square's West College Street side.

Pandemic health orders were rolled back just in time for a normal festival to be reinstated, said organizer Adenike Sharpley.

"Ohio is open, so we will be too," she said.

Juneteenth will be observed from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 19.

The theme for 2021 will be “African Americans: The Struggle, the Fight for Freedom, and Still Yet

Invisible."

Historically, June 19, 1865, is considered the date when the last enslaved people in America were freed.

Although the rumors of freedom were widespread prior to this, actual emancipation did not come in Texas until two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1, 1863.

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Oberlin's Juneteenth celebration was canceled last year due to the pandemic. Plans to resurrect it started early in 2021, long before it was clear how much vaccines would put America back on its feet by summer.

The original idea was to hold a drive-through program with strict pandemic protocols in place. Participants would have to remain in their cars and pull up to curbside booths and food trucks, with masks required for everyone.

Even the Juneteenth parade had been planned in drive-through style, with 6 feet of separation between performers. There would have been no live music on

the square, either.

Those restricted plans were cast to the side after Gov. Mike DeWine rescinded health orders effective June 2, and city officials agreed to changes, Sharpley said.

Masks will still be encouraged, but not required, she said: "We're saying we like the masks, if people want to wear them."

At 6:30 p.m. that day, there will be a Maafa ceremony and Potters Field event entitled "Celebrating African American Women of Oberlin in the Journey from Bondage and as Pioneers to Freedom."

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AMHERST — The pandemic affected aspects of law enforcement activity, as seen in a 2020 annual report released at the end of May by Amherst Police Chief Joseph Kucirek.

The department headquartered on North Lake Street received 12,039 calls for service last year, an increase of nearly 1,000. They included 2,816 emergency calls to 911.

The report counts 565 criminal offenses, an increase of 2.3 percent.

But perhaps more inCRIMINAL OFFENSES teresting is how those offenses are broken down.

The most common criminal There was a sharp uptick offenses Amherst police officers responded to in in specific kinds of crime 2020 include: — disorderly conduct charges, juvenile of• Drug offenses — 66 fenses, curfew violations, • Operating a vehicle while assaults and drunk drivintoxicated — 63 ing incidents — while • Blood alcohol content over vandalism, thefts and the legal limit — 43 drug offenses all dropped • Unruly child — 38 off significantly.

• Curfew for minors — 28 • Disorderly conduct and "Undoubtedly, some disturbing the peace — 27 of these increases and • Theft — 25 decreases can be traced to • Domestic violence — 25 the COVID-19 pandemic • Vandalism, criminal and resulting quarantines damaging and criminal and stay-at-home orders," mischief — 14 the report points out. "It • Obstruction — 14 has been widely reported • Liquor control — 13 in the news that alcohol • Assault — 13 sales have been up, and • Resisting arrest and failure that is reflected in the (into comply — 12 toxicated driving) arrest • Criminal trespass — 10 increases."

Domestic disputes were also a big issue in 2020, with 118 compared to 84 the previous year.

"Added to the increase of assault charges, this increase could also be related to lockdowns during the pandemic," the report says.

Here is how Amherst police officers spent the strange year, by the numbers: • Police wrote 747 traffic tickets and gave 1,778 warnings — both significantly lower than the previous year.

• They responded to 344 crashes, including 59 with injuries. Overall, they saw a 25 percent decline in traffic collisions.

• Officers made 2,233 house checks and conducted 384 business walk-throughs.

• Police used force 21 times, the highest number in three years. The most common type of force employed was a stun gun — 7 uses. Firearms were brandished twice, but never used.

• Officers responded to 20 overdose calls and used naloxone 19 times in an attempt to revive people who were ANNUAL REPORT PAGE B2

Oberlin Splash Zone partners with Cleveland Cavaliers OBERLIN — Splash Zone on West Hamilton Street is partnering with the Cleveland Cavaliers to become part of the Junior Cavs Program.

The Splash Zone basketball league will be open to children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Divisions are kindergarten and first grade; second and third grade; and fourth, fifth and sixth graders. Depending on enrollment, teams may be separated by gender as well.

The cost to participate is $50 per child through July 19 and $65 afterward. Registration is open through Aug. 2 online or at the Oberlin Splash Zone.

Practices will be 5 p.m. Aug. 11, 18 and 25 with games on Aug. 29, Sept. 1, 8, 12, 15, 22, 26, 29 and Oct. 3 at the Field House.

For more information, contact Bryce Johnson at (440) 7745059, (440) 864-1817 or bjohnson@loraincountymetroparks. com.

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Alumni banquet canceled

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and to protect the safety of former students, the South Amherst Alumni Board’s July 17 banquet has been canceled.

The classes of 1970, 1971 and 1972 will instead be honored on July 16, 2022.

The board is still accepting scholarship applications until June 30 for any eligible 2021 graduating senior.

Any senior whose parents or grandparents graduated from South Amherst may apply.

Interested parties may contact Barbie Standen at (440) 988-3505 for an application. Donations will also be accepted and can be mailed to her at 915 Milan Ave., Amherst, OH 44001.

Donations will also be accepted to help defray the cost of renting both sides of the New Russia Township hall.

They can be mailed to Pam Pollack at 10696 Quarry Rd., Oberlin, OH 44074.

What’s Cookin’ Wednesdays

Looking for a home-cooked meal? What’s Cookin’ Wednesdays have your family covered.

Stop by First Congregational United Church of Christ, 140 South Main St., Wellington, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. (or until food runs out) on June 16 to pick up a stuffed chicken breast, green beans, mashed potatoes, salad and dessert. The cost is $12 per meal.

JUNETEENTH

FROM B1 is a national celebration commemorating the pain, suffering and loss of life of Africans in the Diaspora.

This year's commemoration will be held at Westwood Cemetery with music, hymns and a libation.

Volunteers plan to clean the graves of the AfricanAmericans buried at Potter’s Field and put wreaths on their graves. A headstone will be dedicated to one of the African-Americans who were sometimes buried behind the estate they worked for.

ANNUAL REPORT

FROM B1 unresponsive.

• 705 items were taken into custody as evidence, up from 581 the previous year.

• 97 items were sent to the Lorain County Crime Lab for testing, a large increase from the 39 items sent in 2019.

• 33 items were sent to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation lab for testing and 4 were sent to the Ohio State Highway Patrol lab.

• 121 cases were investigated by the Detective Bureau in 2020, down slightly from the prior year. The most common crimes handled by detectives — 28 of them — involved fraud, theft and forgery.

• Amherst detectives also investigated 14 drug offenses, 12 suspicious deaths and 12 sex offenses.

• Inside the Amherst Schools, resource officers handled 93 incidents, leading to 41 arrests, mostly at Steele High School.

• Road patrol officers made 162 random walkthroughs of school buildings and sat on stationary patrol outside schools 267 times.

• Members of the department's bike patrol spent 40 shifts riding for a total of 60 hours and 338 miles, visiting businesses, schools, playgrounds and Lorain County Metro Parks.

• The city's three auxiliary officers contributed 195 hours and assisted in 23 details, including events such as school sports and the county's prescription drug turnin day.

Genealogical society program on DNA matching The Lorain County chapter of the Ohio Genealogy Society will meet online at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 14 for the presentation, "Gerry’s Journey using DNA to Find Her Birth Father: A

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FROM B1 A handful of others — such as measles, mumps, rubella and malaria — could also potentially one day be eliminated completely, according to the Carter Center International Task Force for Disease Eradication.

Likewise, COVID will probably continue to be a pest for years to come, said Covell.

"It isn't going away completely," he said. "It's going to become an endemic disease that we still occasionally get cases. And sadly, there will still be unvaccinated people that don't want to get vaccinated, and they're going to have some bad health outcomes, unfortunately."

Those "bad health outcomes" will almost certainly include deaths from time to time, he said.

The evidence for vaccines is clear: The Cleveland Clinic, looking at 4,300 patient admissions for COVID-19, reported in May that 99 percent of people hospitalized in recent months were unvaccinated.

Researchers found the three vaccines authorized for use in the U.S. to be more than 97 percent effective in protecting against the virus.

"That's why a vaccine is so important, because once you're vaccinated against it you're really protected," Covell said.

There have been hardly any "breakthrough" cases, meaning COVID infections found in people who have been fully vaccinated, he said.

In those exceedingly rare instances where those cases were discovered, the symptoms were comparable to the common cold, with zero need for hospitalization.

Better, not over The world hasn't entered a "postpandemic" stage yet.

Even Ohio, where daily new cases have fallen from the thousands to the high hundreds, isn't out of the woods yet. The 21-day trends tracked by the state health department show cases, hospitalizations and intensive care admissions all rising sharply as health orders expired.

Throughout history, judging when a pandemic is "over" has been difficult, said Covell. "They arrive quickly, but they go away slowly," he said.

There's no such thing as a solid cut-off date for when the pandemic

will be over. Eventually, the World Health Organization will declare an end — just don't expect that day to arrive anytime soon.

Just because vaccines deployed first in the United States have succeeded in tempering the threat doesn't mean the same is true elsewhere. The virus is still causing havoc around the globe.

As of June 2, the WHO had tracked 170.7 million confirmed cases and 3.55 million deaths worldwide. About 1.57 billion vaccine doses have been administered.

The situation has by far been the worst on the two American continents, with a combined 67.59 million confirmed cases and 1.65 million deaths.

The United States tops the list of hardest-hit nations overall, with 32.9 million cases. India, with a population of 1.36 billion residents, is rapidly approaching that benchmark, with more than 28 million cases.

Other nations that have struggled greatly include Brazil, France, Turkey, the Russian Federation, United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Spain and Colombia.

South America remains embroiled in outbreaks. Argentina is the world's hottest spot for the virus at the moment.

Elsewhere, Mongolia and Indonesia are having trouble controlling the spread of COVID, while the situation continues at a simmer in most other countries, even neighboring Canada.

Covell said the world is "a significant time away" from stomping out the coronavirus.

Expect to see more vaccine doses shipped from the U.S. to other nations throughout the summer and fall, he said.

The future at home A public health emergency declaration is still on the books in the U.S. It has been in effect since Jan. 31, 2020, and was renewed April 21 by Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra.

Covell said the next giant step forward will likely come by the end of the year, when one or more vaccines will be approved for use in children.

There are nearly 75 million kids living in the United States, according

to the Census Bureau, and the Pfizer vaccine is already available to ages 16 and up. Opening vaccinations to younger children would go a long way toward getting America to herd immunity, Covell said.

In addition to those who choose to get shots, there are some people with immunity from already having COVID, he said. And some people — especially very young children — have immune systems that naturally fight off the virus.

With all those factors combined, a 70 percent resistance rate is the magic number public health workers are aiming for.

And there is good data coming out of Israel right now, said Covell, that suggests once 50 percent is reached the worst danger is over.

But with 70 percent of the public armored against the coronavirus, it would be largely de-fanged. The disease wouldn't be able to spread freely enough to be considered public enemy No. 1 any longer.

The concern is whether a COVID variant could mutate enough before then to get past the protection offered by vaccines.

"So far, the variants haven't 'jumped' the vaccine," but if a resistant version emerges, it could throw the country back into chaos, Covell said.

For now, summer warmth is expected to keep cases tamped down, as happened in 2020. As people spend time outdoors, spreading out and exercising, they are also socially distancing.

The onset of cold weather, which pushed people back inside and within breathing distance of each other, led to America's worst surge starting at the end of October and through November 2020.

"I would doubt this fall we'll have a wave anywhere even close to what we had last year, and that's because most people are vaccinated," Covell said.

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Wells wins FFA chapter's 110 Percent Award

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Kaleb Taylor of Wellington and Adam Henderson of Amherst work together on the new Oberlin Elementary School construction site.

Industrial electricity students work on new Oberlin school PITTSFIELD TWP. — Three industrial electricity juniors from the Lorain County JVS found out firsthand what work would be like in their chosen career fields as they worked on the new Oberlin Elementary School construction site in May. “It was good firsthand experience to be able to see what we will be doing in our careers and not just watch them work, but to help alongside for a full day and really see what a work day is like," said Kaleb Taylor of

Wellington.

Taylor, Adam Henderson of Amherst and Edward Shilliday of Avon Lake worked alongside apprentices from Jim’s Electric, a North Ridgeville-based company, and ran grid wire to the lights in the drop tile ceilings, wired up lights and ran in some cable as well.

“It was cool to work alongside those guys,” said Henderson. “They showed us some different ways to do things. I did feel prepared to go to

PITTSFIELD TWP. — Emily Wells, a senior who recently graduated from the landscape and greenhouse management program at the Lorain County JVS, was recently presented the 110 Percent Award.

This award, sponsored by AgCredit, is available to the three different FFA Chapters in Lorain County. It is given to the student who has gone above and beyond Emily Wells their duties for the chapter and is chosen by advisors. Wells received a certificate and a monetary gift of $50 from AgCredit.

Adviser Beth Berthold said Wells, of Midview, has been involved with the FFA chapter at the JVS since her sophomore year.

“Emily always goes the extra mile and loves FFA, perhaps more than any other student I have had in my 16-year career," Berthold said. “She is a hard worker, both in the classroom and in her chosen career, floral arranging. I can’t wait to see all that she accomplishes.”

an actual worksite too because of the way Mr. Kuhn has been teaching us all year.”

JVS instructor Bill Kuhn said he teaches what he's learned on job sites over the years.

“I take my experience from the field and try to give the students real world techniques," he said. "It isn’t always standard textbook ways, but things that they will actually see and use in the field to be more efficient and be successful in this trade.”

JVS seniors awarded $44,000 PITTSFIELD TWP. — A special celebration was held May 5 at the Lorain County JVS to recognize this year’s local scholarship recipients.

Twenty seven students were awarded $44,000 in scholarship money.

The top two JVS scholarship recipients of the night were Soria Rodriguez, an early childhood education senior from Oberlin, and Alex Pruchnicki, a culinary arts senior from Avon, who each received scholarships totaling $4,000.

By home district, scholarship winners included: AMHERST • Veronica Janosik, an early childhood education senior, is a recipient of the Robert and Janet McMinn Scholarship of $1,000. She will attend Lorain County Community College to study education.

• Maddison Morrow, an early childhood education senior, is a recipient of the William R. Burton Scholarship of $500. She will attend Lorain County Community College to study pre-school education.

AVON • Allison Hallowell, a teacher education exploration senior, is the recipient of the Linda Diedrick Teacher Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $2,000. She will attend Bowling Green State University in the fall, studying early childhood education.

• Alexander Pruchnicki, a culinary Arts senior, is the recipient of the William R Burton Scholarship in the amount of $2,500 and the Pam Faragher Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1,500. He will attend the Culinary Institute of Michigan at Baker College.

BROOKSIDE • Rebecca Porter, a precision machine technology senior, is the recipient of the Julie L. Hogan Scholarship in the amount of

senior, is a recipient of the Ray’s Auto and Truck Service Scholarship in the amount of $1,000. She will attend the University of Northwestern Ohio to study ag and diesel mechanics.

• McKayla Ortiz, an allied health sciences senior, is the recipient of the William R. Burton Scholarship in the amount of $500. She will attend Lorain County Community College to study nursing.

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Greg Willey smiles with Cindy Breda, Lorain County JVS administrative assistant, as he picks up items donated to the Animal Protective League.

JVS donates to Friendship APL

MIDVIEW • Meghan Ables, an early childhood education senior, PITTSFIELD TWP. — A donation drive to benefit the is the recipient of the Friendship Animal Protective League was recently held Provided photo Robert and Janet McMinn by staff at the Lorain County JVS. Soria Rodriguez of Oberlin receives the PTA/LoScholarship in the amount The largest animal shelter in Lorain County, the rain County Teachers’ Association Scholarship of $500. She will attend Friendship APLis a private, independent and nonprofit in the amount of $4,000 from JVS Superintendent Lorain County Community 501(c)(3) humane society located in Elyria Township.

Glenn Faircloth.

College to study education.

Executive Director Gregory Willey stopped by the • Emma Hickman, an vocational school to pick up donations from the school $2,000. She will attend Woodrum Scholarship in early childhood educadistrict, and said he was grateful for the generosity of Lorain County Community the amount of $1,000. He tion senior, is the recipient the staff.

College to study mechaniwill attend the University of the William R. Burton “As things start getting back to normal, we are getting cal engineering. of Northwestern Ohio to Scholarship in the amount more and more animals in each and every day,” he said. study agricultural equipof $500. She will attend “What we also know is that many people are strugCLEARVIEW ment technology.

Lorain County Community gling right now and a donation like this one will help • Brooke Rebman, a • Michael Wooley, a College to study social us either care for the pets people can no longer care for sports, health, and fitness culinary arts senior, is the services. themselves, or it helps us to provide meals and food for technology senior, is the recipient of the Pam Fara• Kali Seddon, a culinary those that do not have access to these items but want to recipient of the William gher Memorial Scholarship arts senior, is the recipient be able to keep their pets."

R. Burton Scholarship in in the amount of $1,500 of the William R. Burton The donated items benefit the APL's pet pantry, which is the amount of $500. She and the William Randal Scholarship in the amount open from 1-3 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month. will attend Siena Heights Memorial Scholarship in of $2,500. She will attend Numerous bags of dry pet food, treats and pet care items University in Michigan to the amount of $2,000. He AWARDS PAGE B4 were collected along with $349 during the donation drive. study exercise science. will attend the Culinary Institute of Michigan at COLUMBIA Baker College.

• Samuel Kleinhenz, a precision machine technol- FIRELANDS ogy senior, is the recipient • Emma McCrann, an of the William R. Burton early childhood educaScholarship in the amount tion senior, is the recipient of $500. He will pursue of the William R. Burton training in CNC machining Scholarship in the amount BOARD AND COMMISSION MEETING DATES at Lorain County Commuof $500. She will attend ALL MEETINGS WILL BE Live Streamed nity College.

Lorain County Community College, focusing on early @ http://oberlinoh.swagit.com/live ELYRIA childhood education.

JUNE 16, 2021 ...............SPECIAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING – 4:30 P.M. • Kelly Abbey, an early PURPOSE: To Consider Proposed Amendments to the Zoning Code childhood education senior, KEYSTONE is the recipient of the • Haley Horton, an early JUNE 17, 2021 ...............ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS– 4:00 P.M. Robert and Janet McMinn childhood education senior, PURPOSE: To Consider Two Applications for Variances - (1) For a Side Scholarship in the amount is a recipient of the WilYard Setback Variance and (2) To Permit an Accessory Building in a Side of $500. She will attend liam R. Burton Scholarship Yard Instead of a Rear Yard Lorain County Community in the amount of $500.

JUNE 18, 2021 ...............COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMITTEE – 8:00 A.M. College to study education. She will attend Ashland • Spencer Gottschling, University to study social NOTICE: DISABLED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WHO MAY NEED ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CALL 775-7203 OR E-MAIL: banderson@cityofoberlin.com an industrial equipment work.

NOTICE REQUIRED: TWO (2) WORKING DAYS IN mechanics senior, is the • Kailee Mull, an indusADVANCE OF MEETING (48 HOURS) CLERK OF COUNCIL’S OFFICE. recipient of the Ryan trial equipment mechanics

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The 2021 JVS FFA Chapter State Degree recipients smile with their blue and gold graduation cords. They are Edwin Hicks (Firelands), Victoria Sprague (Keystone), Emily Wells (Midview), Maverick Savarino (North Ridgeville) and Thomas Reese (Avon Lake).

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Damien Jara, a collision repair senior from Amherst, smiles with JVS Superintendent Glenn Faircloth after receiving his NTHS graduation cords.

FFA banquet honors accomplishments National Technical PITTSFIELD TWP. — The successes of members of the FFA chapter at the Lorain County JVS were celebrated in a May 4 ceremony and banquet.

The chapter has 59 members, and every career development event was announced during the program. Top students in each event were awarded plaques and pins.

Adviser Beth Berthold said the

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FROM B3 the Culinary Institute of Michigan, pursuing programs in culinary and business management.

• Nicole Von Seggern, a Bakery and pastry arts senior, is the recipient of the William R. Burton Scholarship in the amount of $3,500. She will attend the Culinary Institute of America.

• Autumn White Hupp, an early childhood education senior, is the recipient of the William R. Burton Scholarship in the amount of $500.

She will attend Lorain County Community College to study behavioral therapy.

NORTH RIDGEVILLE • Ashley Blum, an allied health sciences senior, is

banquet was especially meaningful this year.

“The seniors were cut short last year, as juniors, in their activities and have missed so much," she said. "It is great to be able to have something to wrap up their time here at JVS, as well as celebrate their accomplishments.”

FFA officers for the 2021-2022

the recipient of the J. Edgar Martin Scholarship in the amount of $2,000. She will attend Baldwin Wallace University to pursue studies in medicine.

• Caden Hill, an engineering design and technology senior, is the recipient of the William R. Burton Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 and the Sandra Dodson Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $2,000. He will attend Cleveland State University to study mechanical engineering.

• Andrew Stano, a sports, health and fitness technology senior, is the recipient of the William R. Burton Scholarship in the amount of $3,000. He will attend St. Vincent College in Pennsylvania to pursue integrated sciences.

school year were also announced at the event. They are President Kylee Gill (Keystone), Vice President Isaiah Allen (Clearview), Secretary Chesnie Pierson (North Ridgeville), Treasurer Collin Gill (North Ridgeville), Reporter Savanna Tleski (Wellington), Sentinel Jeremiah Bowen (Clearview) and Student Adviser Amy Greene (Wellington).

OBERLIN • Jordan Herauf, an allied health sciences senior, is the recipient of the William R. Burton Scholarship in the amount of $500. Herauf will study nursing at Lorain County Community College.

• Soria Rodriguez, an early childhood education senior, is the recipient of the PTA/ Lorain County Teachers’ Association Scholarship in the amount of $4,000. She will attend Kent State University to study middle childhood education.

WELLINGTON • Haleigh Polen, an early childhood education senior, is the recipient of the William R. Burton Scholarship in the amount of $500. She will attend Lorain County Community College to pur-

sue child life specialties.

• Allyson Zvara, a sports, health and fitness technology senior, is the recipient of the James A. Berthold Board of Education Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 and the William R. Burton Scholarship in the amount of $1,000.

She will attend Bluffton University to study biology and pre-med.

BUCKEYE ON-LINE SCHOOL OF SUCCESS • Jenna Schifano, an allied health sciences senior, is the recipient of the Vitalant Community Blood Services Scholarship in the amount of $1,500 and the Lorain County JVS Tribute Scholarship in the amount of $2,000.

She will attend Baldwin Wallace University, with plans to become a physician assistant.

SUPERHEROES ACROSS 1. Golf club handle 5. Aviation safety agency 8. Although, for short 11. “Give me your tired, your ____....”

12. Homecoming guest 13. PhD in Great Britain 15. Legendary NFL quarterback Graham 16. Like Old Mother Hubbard’s cupboard 17. Propelled like Argo 18. *Batman’s romantic interest 20. Wildebeests 21. Use the other end of a pencil 22. Cherry middle 23. *Thor’s weapon 26. Brays like a donkey 30. Another word for Tokyo 31. Makes a sum (2 words) 34. *Like The Joker 35. Without self-control 37. Black gold 38. Buddy 39. Site of Leaning Tower 40. Canvas ceiling fan 42. *____man, one of original X-Men 43. Comes to the fore 45. *____ Woman, first female in the Justice Society of America 47. “Rub A Dub Dub” vessel 48. Paralysis-causing disease, for short 50. Smoothie berry 52. *a.k.a. the Caped Crusader 55. “Encore!”

56. Pupil’s place 57. Like Arizona in summer 59. *Ben Grimm of “It’s clobberin’ time!” fame, with The 60. Eyeglasses glass 61. Buggy terrain 62. Gingerbread creation 63. *Superhero creator, Stan ____ 64. Eurasian duck DOWN 1. Government Printing Office 2. Campus military acronym 3. Letter before kappa 4. For the time being, Latin (2 words)

5. Basic drumming pattern, pl.

6. Saints’ crowns 7. End of grace 8. Through, for short 9. Hie, third person singular 10. Not new or borrowed or blue 12. “All ____!”

13. Motherless calf 14. *Wakanda’s Black ____ 19. Make havoc 22. Coach’s locker room speech 23. Oodles 24. ____ one, on a pass 25. *Mighty ____ 26. *Known to say: “You wouldn’t like me when I’m angry” 27. Steer clear

Honor Society inducts 27 new members PITTSFIELD TWP. — Thirty-five students were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society chapter in a May 5 ceremony at the Lorain County JVS. The vocational school hailed the inductees as "exceptional leaders who represent the best in the school district and their communities." The 2021 class includes eight returning members and 27 new inductees.

“I know this is a little different this year, but we wanted to be sure that we acknowledged and recognized these students as best as we could and make sure our students know that we are very proud of them," JVS Superintendent Glenn Faircloth said.

The ceremony included the traditional lighting of the candles that symbolize the values of the honor society, such as scholarship, skill, responsibility, citizenship, service, honesty and leadership.

New members were awarded NTHS certificates, and new and returning senior members were awarded purple and white graduation cords.

Inductees, listed by their associate school districts and study concentrations, include: • Amherst: Emily Graven, precision machine technology; Veronica Janosik, early childhood education; Damien Jara, collision repair.

• Avon: Emma McNichols, teacher education exploration.

• Avon Lake: Alexis Meyer, teacher education exploration; Samantha Riley, teacher education exploration.

• Brookside: Michael Bilczo, engineering; Colling Houpt, engineering; Rebecca Porter, precision machine technology.

• Clearview: Isaiah Allen, landscape and greenhouse management; Alina Velazquez, landscape and greenhouse management.

• Columbia: Bryan Spaniel, web and graphic design.

• Elyria: Spencer Gottschling, industrial equipment mechanics; Summer Wells, industrial electricity.

• Firelands: Julia Douzos, teacher education exploration.

• Keystone: Jessica Gerhardinger, teacher education exploration; Kylee Gill, landscape and greenhouse management; McKayla Ortiz, allied health sciences; Victoria Sprague, landscape and greenhouse management; Jayden Whitacre, teacher education exploration.

• Midview: Ashley Blascak, teacher education exploration; Bethany Clark, cybersecurity and networking; Savanna Douglas, early childhood education; Micah Flatt, carpentry; Donavyn Pasters, culinary arts; Molly Stonestreet, teacher education exploration; Emily Wells, landscape and greenhouse management.

• North Ridgeville: Ashley Bluml, allied health sciences; MacKenzie Blum, allied health sciences; Ajanae Kinter, culinary arts; Elizabeth Rickard, industrial electricity; Kyle Troknya, industrial electricity.

• Wellington: Cheyenne Cartwright, marketing and entrepreneurship; Jordan Wells, landscape and greenhouse management.

• Buckeye On-Line School of Success: Jenna Schifano, allied health sciences.

The National Technical Honor Society honors students for outstanding achievement and success in career-technical education. Students are selected for membership based on the qualities of citizenship, leadership, workmanship and scholarship.

28. Grimace in pain 29. More cunning 32. Make pretty, two words 33. Break a commandment 36. *America’s title 38. Vienna Boys’ group 40. Public house, for short 41. Devoid of reverence 44. Seeking damages 46. Wondering ones 48. Put through a blender 49. Offer two cents 50. Turkish honorific 51. Jealous biblical brother 52. Perfect houseplant spot 53. Bob ____, famous boxing promoter 54. Cat o’how many tails?

55. Cash dispenser 58. Morning condensation

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More than 35 people showed up at Tappan Square in Oberlin on Saturday to protest against gun violence.

Moms Demand Action, supporters demonstrate DAVE O’BRIEN THE CHRONICLE-TELEGRAM

OBERLIN — A group of 35 demonstrators, many wearing orange to bring attention to National Gun Violence Awareness Day and the June 4-6 "Wear Orange" weekend, lined the border of Tappan Square in the city at noon Saturday.

Pam Vandersommen and Laura Irvin, co-leads of Lorain County Moms Demand Action, helped organize the demonstration at the southeast corner of the downtown Oberlin park.

"We're not anti-gun, we're anti-gun violence," Irvin said.

They were joined by elected officials and members of the Oberlin Community Peace Builders, a group of Oberlin residents and Oberlin College students "that works on International issues to reduce conflict and on local issues to promote justice for all people.”

Many members and their families own guns and hunt, but want to make sure that those weapons are kept secure and handled safely and encourage others to behave similarly, Irvin and Vandersommen said.

In 2020, Ohio had 25 mass shootings with four or more victims, and 74 Ohio children younger than 17 were shot and killed, Irvin said.

Those children, sadly, won't reach their full potential, she said.

That propels her and Vandersommen to "work harder to stop the senseless killing," Irvin said. She said Ohioans must demand action from their legislators to ensure sensible

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Rotary Club of Oberlin President Barbara Thomas, board member Bruce Ente and Oberlin High School librarian Kristin Miller look over donated books.

gun laws.

Carolyn White, a former Sheffield village councilwoman and candidate for village mayor, said she was disappointed to read that a federal judge in California overturned that state's 30-year standing ban on assault weapons.

She was joined at Saturday's demonstration by Oberlin City Councilwoman Kristin Peterson and Council President Linda Slocum, who read a council proclamation declaring the first Friday in June as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" in Oberlin.

According to WearOrange.org, orange is the color 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton’s friends wore in her honor when she was shot and killed in Chicago in 2013. Her death came one week after she performed at former President Barack Obama’s second inaugural parade.

Irvin noted that orange is universally considered a safety color, as it is worn by many hunters to avoid accidental shootings.

Moms Demand Action was founded after the fatal shooting of 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut in 2012.

Vandersommen joined after the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida, and Irvin — a former Texas resident — was involved in a Dallas-area chapter and has known people who died by suicide with a gun. There also is a student group called Students Demand Action.

Anyone interested in joining the group or volunteering may contact Lorain County Moms Demand Action at loraincountymoms@gmail.com.

Rotary Club of Oberlin celebrates Class of 2021 OBERLIN — To honor Oberlin High School seniors' work and perseverance during this unprecedented year, the Rotary Club of Oberlin is providing funds to purchase 77 books, one to honor each graduate.

Rotary President Barbara Thomas said the chapter has a long history of involvement with and support for OHS through the STRIVE program, student scholarships, student of the month recognition and the high school Interact Club.

“We hope each high school senior having a new book given in their name will offer a positive 2021 remembrance, mutu-

ally appreciated,” she said.

Due to pandemic-related funding cuts, the high school library has been forced to significantly scale back book purchases, said OHS librarian Kristin Miller.

“I have a long wish list of books to purchase which will enhance the library’s collection,” she said. “The Rotary Club donation will now allow me to acquire 77 new titles in a variety of genres and topics. When placed on the shelves, each volume will include a bookplate inscribed with the name of a graduating senior and name of Rotary Club of Oberlin as donor.”

County got $30K from Golden Acres auction AMHERST TWP. — Lorain County made $30,000 from the sale of unused furnishings taken from the old county-owned Golden Acres nursing home in Amherst Township, commissioners learned last week.

County Administrator Tom Williams said auctioneer RKD Management Inc. of Elyria brought in that amount when the county hired it to sell old equipment left in the building.

The county also has been seeking a buyer for the property at 45999 North Ridge Rd.

Commissioners this week again hired RKD, this time to sell surplus office equipment from the County Administration Building. RKD will receive payment of 20 percent of the gross sales of the property sold.

"We have an abundance of inventory throughout," including desks that are original to the County Administration Building, Williams told commissioners. "We're taking inventory to use this service to recoup some costs and purchase new equipment for the employees."

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