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Volume 7, Issue 32

Working families, hungry families Reeling from the pandemic, hundreds line up for food JASON HAWK EDITOR

AMHERST — Shiny vehicles, most just a few years old, not rust buckets or beaters.

Nice cars. Family cars.

They made up a sea of about 250 vehicles, lined row on row last Thursday afternoon outside Amherst's new Powers Elementary School, ready to load up with emergency food supplies.

"These are working families," said Sam Flores, program and member services manager for Second Harvest Food Bank.

"They face enough challenges in

a normal year. Now they're facing circumstances that are extra hard, that no one could have planned for or predicted."

National Guardsmen labored alongside volunteers from the Amherst Schools, Educational Service Center of Lorain County and Second Harvest.

Together, the masked workers loaded trunks with boxes of meat, cheese, milk, baby food and formula, apples, oranges and other produce.

Sarah Walker, director of student services for the Amherst Schools, said she appreciated the members of the Ohio National Guard's 37th Infantry Brigade

Alumni divert $140K in gifts to protest UAW member layoffs

Combat Team, which has been providing assistance to Second Harvest during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"They have this down to a very thorough science," she said.

The Guard's future in Lorain County is uncertain. It's directive to provide emergency relief is set to expire Aug. 7.

Capt. Stephanie Duarte said she is unsure what will happen, but there is reason to believe her unit could remain into September.

In recent months, her unit has provided much-needed muscle at the Second Harvest warehouse, HUNGER PAGE A4

Photos by Jason Hawk | Amherst News-Times

Members of the Ohio National Guard's 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team are used to going into battle. On Thursday, July 30, the fight was against hunger as they provided assistance to Second Harvest Food Bank in a food giveaway at Powers Elementary School in Amherst.

'Every piece here has a story'

JASON HAWK EDITOR

OBERLIN — Les Leopold loves his alma mater. But he's not giving Oberlin College a penny until it changes its stance on labor.

"You can't have lofty ideals if you don't practice them at home," said the 1969 graduate, who now lives in New Jersey.

Leopold is one of many alumni criticizing the college for outsourcing jobs that had belonged to employees represented by the United Auto Workers.

Their frustration has been channeled into an effort called The Oberlin Just Transition Fund. Instead of giving donations to the college, alumni have pledged nearly $145,000 to go to workers who lost their jobs.

So far, more than 532 pledges have been made, and 2,400 alumni reportedly signed a petition saying they would not support Oberlin College through financial ALUMNI GIFTS PAGE A4

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Becky Norton of The Spirit of '76 Museum in Wellington shows a Masonic mural that will be restored.

It is one of three giant pieces by artist Archibald Willard that the museum has in its collection.

Spirit of '76 Museum curator keeps history alive during the pandemic JASON HAWK EDITOR

WELLINGTON — Becky Norton is making sure local history doesn't stay behind closed doors during the pandemic.

The Spirit of '76 Museum board member has been sharing artifacts and oddities from Wellington's past via video the past several weeks.

With help from Main Street Wellington Director Jenny Arntz behind the camera, and wearing white

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is really the story of people and how they used all these objects in their everyday lives," she said.

We may not give much thought to the objects we use everyday at home and work, she said, but centuries from now they could be cherished relics that help explain how people lived and thought and felt in the 21st century.

"Everything has been donated and everything has a story behind it. You look at what's in these MUSEUM PAGE A4

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gloves, Norton has shown off giant knives used to slice cheese when the town was an export giant in the 19th century, an x-ray machine used to help kids try on shoes and a mystery object that turned out to be an old mold used to make metal spoons.

The videos are a way to promote the museum, which shut down in March due to COVID-19 and has no clear reopening date.

But for Norton they're more about reminding people where they came from.

"I want them to know that history

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OBITUARIES Jedidiah "Jed" Ryan Madden

Ruth Emily Husar

Jedidiah "Jed" Ryan Madden, 38, of Ashland, died Sunday, July 26, 2020.

Born in St. Louis, Missouri Dec. 19, 1981, he was the son of Victoria (nee Marlett) Stuart and John Madden.

He was a 2000 graduate of Black River High School. Jed moved to Huntington in 1989 and recently relocated back. Music was Jed's passion in life, whether he was listening to or writing it. He was a very talented guitar player and gifted singer. He also enjoyed playing video games, cooking and grilling. He was talented with his hands and will be remembered for his craftsmanship. Jed's family was his greatest joy and loved his girls beyond measure.

Left to treasure his memory are his loving wife of 10 years, Nastasja (nee Benza) Madden; beautiful daughters, Evelyn and Lydia Madden; siblings, Lisa Philips, Christine Sciarrino, Eric Madden, Rachel-Madden Bergmann, Coby Stuart, Joseph Madden and Jacob Madden; parents, Victoria Marlett and Tim Jamison and John Madden.

He is preceded in death by his stepmother, Joani Madden and stepfather, Carl Stuart.

Family and friends were received Friday, July 31 at Norton-Eastman Funeral Home, 370 S. Main Street, Wellington. A private service was held and is available for viewing at www.eastmanfuneralhome.com.

Expressions of sympathy may be expressed at www. eastmanfuneralhome.com.

Ruth Emily Husar (nee Hasenflue), 94, died in her residence following a short illness. Ruth was born Thursday, July 2, 1926. She was a lifelong resident of Amherst.

Ruth was married to Joseph Gerald Husar who passed in 2015, after 67 years of marriage. Ruth was a charter member of the Amherst Women's League, an active member of Amherst Historical Society and a lifelong member of St. Peter United Church of Christ in Amherst.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Susan E. Conkle (Sam T. Bonfiglio) and Joanne M. Gleason; grandchildren, Jennifer Conkle, DMD, James Conkle, Katie (Jeremy) Leonard and Maggie Gleason and her precious great-grandchildren, Kaycee Ruth Leonard and Jeremiah Joseph Leonard.

Private family funeral services will be held at Saint Peters United Church of Christ in Amherst. Rebroadcasting of services will be available after Saturday, August 8, 2020, by clicking on the tab Live Stream at www.hempelfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements were handled by Hempel Funeral Home in Amherst.

Memorial contributions can be made online at smiletrain.org or PO Box 626246, Washington, DC 20090-6246 or to Saint Peters United Church of Christ, 582 Church St., Amherst OH 44001.

Please visit the funeral home's website to share a memory and sign the guest register, www.hempelfuneral home.com.

Robert F. Coverdale It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, Bob Coverdale.

Most knew him as Lt. General Robert F. Coverdale or the General, but we knew him as a gentle giant who taught us the value of honesty, integrity, sacrifice and compassion. Bob passed away in his home in Naples, Florida surrounded by his family. He was 89.

General Coverdale graduated from Ohio Wesleyan in 1952, where he played basketball and completed the USAF ROTC program. As a career officer and command pilot, he loved flying airplanes and served his country faithfully for 33 years, retiring as Vice Commander in Chief of the Military Airlift Command at Scott AFB, Illinois. His service included 46 combat missions and at age 45, General Coverdale earned his paratrooper jump wings. As recognition of his service, he received, among others, the Distinguished Service Medal. Bob also served as the Director of Aeronautics for the State of Illinois and transportation director for St. Clair County, Illinois, overseeing the establishment of the Mid America St. Louis Airport in Mascoutah, Illinois.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Norma Tate Coverdale; three children, Lisa Coverdale, Amy Kobza (Kim Patrick) and Tate Coverdale (Keira); five grandchildren, Sam Coverdale, Katie Coverdale, Chris Hamm, Elizabeth Hamm, and Kai Kobza and two nephews, Scott Coverdale (Marcia), and Fred Coverdale (Sue).

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick and Odelia Coverdale of Amherst and his brother, Claire "Bud" Coverdale (Elaine).

We know the General for his humility and love of family. Our Papa had a great sense of humor that only enhanced his love of golf and fishing. He instilled the values we live by today and will be missed and loved beyond measure.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Air Force Aid Society (afas.org).

Sandra Lee Kolenda Sandra Lee (Conklin) Kolenda, 69, of LaGrange, lost her battle with cancer and passed away Friday, July 31, 2020.

Sandy enjoyed puzzles, gardening, camping, refinishing furniture and she loved music. She played the piano, the guitar and she sang in the Wellington community and Methodist church choirs. She is retired from Gilford Instruments (now Ciba-Corning).

She is survived by her husband, Joe Kolenda; her son, Anthony Logan and his wife, Lynne Logan; her daughter, Regina Logan-Chuha and her wife, Jenny Chuha; her daughter, Angie (Kolenda) Matotek and her husband, Scott; three grandchildren, Chris, Baxter and Everest; two sisters, Debbie Auble and Karen Stemple and her husband, Mike.

She was preceded in death by her parents, LaDonna and Charles Conklin.

A memorial will be held Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, from noon to 4 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church, 127 Park Place, Wellington.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked to please make donations in their name to the Norton-Eastman Funeral Home in Wellington.

GLENN ROGER WHITT, 83 and a long time resident of Henrietta Twp., passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at Mercy New Life Hospice Residence Center following a brief illness. Hempel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

HUBERT MILLS, 83 and a resident of Amherst, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at his residence following a sudden illness. Arrangements by Hempel Funeral Home.

RUBY ELLEN "SUSIE" MORRIS (nee Rider), 71 and a resident of South Amherst, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020, at Mercy Regional Medical Center following a sudden illness. Hempel Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Falcons imposters

A publishing company or scammer posing as one has been reaching out via phone calls and emails, asking people to buy ad space in special Firelands High School sports programs.

Be wary: The district said it has not contracted with any outside organization to solicit ad revenue.

Stuff the Bus

Amvets Post 162 will hold its annual Stuff the Bus campaign to benefit the Black River Schools.

A bus will be parked at the intersection of state routes 58 and 162 in Huntington Township. Hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7 and Saturday, Aug. 8; and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 9. Donations may also be dropped off at the Amvets anytime during business hours, 4 p.m. to close Thursday through Sunday. Monetary donations are also appreciated. For more information, call Kaye Brown at 216-513-6346.

Food distribution

A drive-through food pantry will be held from 3:305:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at Wellington High School, 629 North Main St. Second Harvest will help families in need by giving away boxes that will likely include assorted boxes of shelf-stable food, fresh produce, dairy boxes, baby food, frozen meat, bread and other goods.

Police Pictures shoe drive

The nonprofit Police Pictures will hold a shoe collection drop-off event from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at the Wellington police station, 117 Willard Memorial Sq. It will raise funds for Frontline United. The shoes will be given a second chance and make a difference in people’s lives, and Police Pictures will receive funding to help buy protective gear for law enforcement officers in our local community.

Anyone can help by donating gently worn, used or new shoes, or donations can be dropped off anytime up until Aug. 17 at the station lobby. This drop-off event will take place in front of the Wellington police station, where staff or representatives will accept donations from the inside of your vehicle, helping to maintain social distancing.

To learn more, visit www.policepictures.org/shoedrive or email shoes@policepictures.org.

Junior Fairs only

It looks all the arguing and bad blood was for nothing — the day after Lorain County Fair Board directors battled over the scope of this year’s celebration, and voted to hold only a Junior Fair, Gov. Mike DeWine made the issue moot.

With Ohio Department of Health Interim Director Lance Himes, he released a special order limiting fairs to only people who take part in 4-H, FFA or other youth organizations. Permitted activities include livestock shows and youth exhibits that promote agricultural and household manufacturing interests. Food vendors are allowed, but not carnival games. A 10 p.m. curfew will be in place at all junior fairs across the state.

Masks will be required when in any indoor location that’s not a residence, or outdoors when unable to stay six feet from others — they can be removed when eating. Kids under age 10 don’t have to wear masks.

The Lorain County Junior Fair will run from Aug. 24-30.

Fair Board election

Elections for the Lorain County Fair Board of Directors will be held from 1-7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 24. To run, you must be at least 21 years old, a resident of Lorain County and a current member of the Lorain County Agricultural Society, provide a copy of their driver’s license or other acceptable form of identification and submit to Bureau of Criminal Investigation and FBI background checks within 120 days prior to the election. To be a member of the Lorain County Agricultural Society, you must purchase a membership pass. Candidates can buy a membership pass for $30 and pick up a petition from the secretary’s office on the fairgrounds during regular office hours, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. The petition must be signed by 10 other Society members and turned into the secretary’s office by noon on Monday, Aug. 17.

There are seven positions open for three-year terms. For more information, call Fair Secretary Charisse Nikel at 440647-2781.

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Taking on racism as a health crisis County schools Cities, county weigh how to attack devastating effects of prejudice receive more than $2.4 million in CARES funds

CARISSA WOYTACH and LAINA YOST

In the wake of the death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer in May, communities around the world rallied, those in Lorain County included.

Taking to the streets, protesters called for police reforms and systemic changes. And in the weeks that followed, Lorain, Elyria, Oberlin and the county commissioners passed resolutions marking racism as a public health crisis, recognizing longstanding problems in healthcare, education, hiring practices and housing.

That acknowledgment is important, but it's just the first step on a long road of work, said Jeanine Donaldson, executive director of the Elyria and Lorain YWCA. “You can't fix a problem until you identify a problem,” Donaldson said.

“And as long as racism has existed in this country, no one or very few people have acknowledged it to be the problem that it is.”

Until that reckoning happens, it will be very difficult for communities to begin to move forward, she said. But as organizations and cities begin to go on record declaring racism a public health crisis, Donaldson said they can begin to look at operations through a racial equity lens.

Part of acknowledging racism as a public health crisis means addressing disparities, said Community Solutions Public Policy and External Affairs Associate Hope Lane.

In health care, a 2016 study showed more than half of 400 medical students surveyed endorsed at least one myth about differences between Black and white people — including that white people have larger brains or Black people have thicker skin, Lane explained.

‘Across all facets of life’ The city of Lorain was the first to declare racism a public health crisis, with City Council passing a resolution June 15 recognizing inequities in health care surrounding infant mortality, maternal morbidity, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Lorain county Commissioners followed suit on June 17, then Elyria on June 24. Oberlin passed its resolution July 6.

The Lorain County Chamber of Commerce adopted a similar stance

on June 24, along with the Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services board on June 25.

Avon Lake City Council discussed a resolution, but tabled it until the fall.

Lorain County Public Health and Mercy Health Lorain both work with the communities they serve to address physical health disparities.

For more than two decades, Catherine Woscobnick has worked with Mercy Health Lorain, now serving as its director of community health.

Mercy Health started its Rising Star program 16 years ago, investing in young people of color interested in the medical field to help the professionals at Mercy reflect the communities it serves.

Additionally, its Resource Mothers program provides prenatal care, guidance and support for the first year of the child’s life in an effort to combat infant mortality.

Lorain County Public Health is focusing on similar efforts, partnering with community groups to address heart disease, tobacco use, healthy eating habits and physical activity. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, that work hasn’t stopped, Program Manager Erin Murphy said.

“When we really look at public health, it does go beyond eating fruits and vegetables and getting in your physical activity and the whole adage about where you grew up, what your early childhood was like, what educational opportunities you had, what economic opportunities you had that all contributes to long-term health outcomes,” Murphy said.

For Lorain County Magistrate Judge Charlita Anderson-White, this means recognizing how racism affects people of color, and how lonely an experience it can be. For several years, she was the only Black magistrate judge in Lorain County courts.

She said she can’t go on Facebook anymore, as it's become too depressing and combative. People will often deny racism still exists, or downplay experiences of racism Black people have had.

After Lorain County declared racism a public health crisis in June, Anderson-White said the comments on social media dismayed her.

“That affects me,” she said. “In terms of it makes me fearful, it's hurtful, some of the comments on the issue of the declaration of public health. Some of those comments were not

directed towards me, but they certainly hurt. And they're shocking. They're alarming. The degree of denial and the degree to which people can to which people can ignore other people's pain. It really hurts to see that and to read comments like that.”

Education is important, Anderson-White said, but what that looks like can be exhausting.

“You literally have to reinvent the pencil at least to have a conversation about why people don't have houses,” she said.

“Or why people live in a certain neighborhood or why, when there's riots, people tear up their own communities. You have to explain, or at least give people kind of a vantage point for where that anger of fear and sadness comes from, and that also requires the other person being able to listen.”

And when children are in school, even education can be stacked against them. Investments need to be made, Lorain County Urban League board member Sharon Furcron said, but it’s important to understand the situation.

“We can't do it in a vacuum,” she said. “This is impacting the entire city, the entire county, the country, and it has to be acknowledged and worked on in whatever pillar the organization has a specialty in.”

Lorain School Board president Mark Ballard said the disparity a lot of Black students experience is a lack of generational wealth and support — the cliche of “standing on the shoulders” doesn’t mean the same when there is no wealth or businesses to pass down to younger generations, or family connections to fast-track Black students into high-paying jobs. The one thing the Black community owns are its churches, but those are not businesses.

Students may have been told they aren’t college material, and can only hope for entry-level jobs, so tests become a selffulfilling prophecy, he said. Others haven't been to save money for college, and will come out the other side $100,000 in debt.

“The manifestation is we score poorly, and then we believe the hype that our kids don't test well, our kids are lower-performing than the majority of kids, when we've never prepared them for it,” he said.

‘Pendulum swing’ The United States’ “original sin” is nothing new, and the fight to move communities of color for-

ward isn’t either.

Declaring racism as a public health crisis is a long time coming for Donaldson, who has led the YWCA’s Anti-Hate Taskforce for years, who hopes organizations and municipalities recognizing the crisis can make serious strides in combating racism.

Success is measured differently, as the issue is often qualitative, not quantitative. Ballard said success, in his opinion, means fair opportunities for employment and economic advancement.

“At some point the only way this is going to get back even because for so long we haven’t gotten the benefit of the doubt,” he said. “People are comfortable with people that look like them and if we’re not in the HR room saying we’re going to look like the community’ -- there’s got to be an off-balance pendulum swing.”

In terms of health outcomes, Mercy Health noted success includes infants at a healthy birth weight, and lowered instances of cardiovascular-related deaths — but now is the time to listen and prop up communities’ needs through existing programs, or new responses.

There’s been strides recently, including an effort to address Black youth suicides by the Lorain County Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Services board, and the declarations themselves are a long time coming, Imam Paul Hasan said, but the mental impacts of slavery can still be felt in the Black community.

The true test will be if the resolutions are more than just symbolic — if there are actions, and funding, tied to increasing equity in individual cities and the county as a whole.

Hasan has been an activist for more than 30 years, working to bring together gangs in cities such as Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Cleveland together in a summit that culminated in the Million Man March in 1995.

“Now you have a different reality, you talk about 25 years later,” he said.

“It's a different reality and with the uprising, and the Black Lives Matter and other youth got involved — Asians, European Americans, everyone was involved, which I think was wonderful. But now it's time that we have to move forward systemically and begin the challenges of the government of 'are you going to do what you say you do, or this is just some symbolism, but there's no substance.'”

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Public, private and community schools in Lorain County will receive $2.4 million in additional coronavirus relief funding, thanks to the latest allocations approved by the state Controlling Board last week.

The funding is part of the federal Cononavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, a more than $2 trillion funding bill passed by Congress in March.

Ohio received $384 million for school funding. The requests approved July 13 are in addition to previous CARES funds distributed to schools throughout the state. The additional $88 million is broken down by rural, suburban and urban school designations and other educational entities.

Another $200 million will go to colleges and universities.

The county’s 41 schools can use the funding to prepare for the 2020-2021 school year. Money is earmarked for costs incurred when reopening schools, including sanitizing products and personal protective equipment, as well as remote-learning technology like laptops. The coronavirus relief funds are meant to offset costs for restarting the school year, not filling budget holes incurred by cuts to the Foundation payments schools receive from the state.

In May, Gov. Mike DeWine announced $300 million in cuts to kindergarten through 12th grade schools in the state.

Those cuts, which many expect to remain for the upcoming fiscal year, spell a net loss of roughly $78 million for public schools in the county.

The funding each district received is based on the number of students enrolled in the district, Rep. Gayle Manning, RNorth Ridgeville, said, roughly $118 per student.

Additional funding was tied to students with disabilities, English language learners and low-income students. In a news release, Manning said it will help districts facing an “unprecedented time.”

“I’m happy to report that the Controlling Board’s release of this funding will surely help our local schools prepare for the new academic year as we move forward with the essential education of our students while also handling the challenges that COVID-19 presents,” she said.

Community schools in the county will receive $129,140.

Private schools will receive $134,826.

Public schools will receive roughly $2 million.

The Lorain County Joint Vocational School will receive $49,082 and the County Board of Developmental Disabilities will receive $29,467.

Of the traditional districts, Lorain Schools received the most at $365,408 followed by Elyria Schools with $319,388. North Ridgeville Schools rounded out the top three allocations with $218,113.

Other amounts of note to readers in our coverage area: • The Amherst Schools will receive $163,146.

• The Oberlin City Schools will receive $49,117.

• The Wellington Schools will receive $51,807.

• The Firelands Schools will receive $96,009.

• The Keystone Schools will receive $74,774.

The funding runs through December, according to the Ohio Office of Budget Management Coronavirus Relief Fund program guide.

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Before visiting...

Long-term care and nursing home facilities across Ohio are beginning to allow outdoor visitation for residents and their loved ones.

Lorain County Public Health is reminding everyone to plan ahead with their loved one’s facility before visiting.

“Visits with loved ones help to support mental health and overall health, whether virtually or in person,” said Health Commissioner David Covell. “As things reopen, it’s more important than ever to plan ahead, to continue making safe choices and to be extra kind and patient.”

Facilities are taking steps to protect your loved ones from COVID-19, and you can take steps to help keep them safe as well.

Before a visit: • Make an appointment.

• Ask the facility about any special visiting requirements.

• Limit your contact with others.

• Check yourself for symptoms. Cancel your visit and stay home if you feel sick.

• Wash your hands.

• Make sure you have a face covering.

During a visit: • Wear a face covering.

• Keep six feet away from your loved one.

• Use hand sanitizer.

“If you’re six or more feet away while outside, it’s safe to take a brief break from your face coverings to share a smile with your loved one,” said Covell. “A smile from a distance is still a smile!”

Midview class reunions

The annual Midview High School picnic for the Classes of 1959, 1960, 1961 and 1962 has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 60th reunion for the Midview Class of 1960 has been postponed.

Mosquito control program

The city of Oberlin is offering mosquito control briquettes to residents to help reduce or eliminate breeding habitats. To pick up your free briquettes, contact the Public Works Department at 440775-7218 or srunals@ cityofoberlin.com.

HUNGER

FROM A1 packing boxes, trucking food to distribution sites all over a four-county area and putting it in the hands of those who need it most.

"Basically, every facet of their operation is what we've been integrated into and it's going significantly impact how much they would be able to do without our presence here," Duarte said.

If the Combat Team pulls out, she said Second Harvest would have to dramatically cut down its operation, both in terms of reach and the volume of food it can provide.

"There is no way we can sustain our capacity if the Guard pulls out," Flores agreed, echoing the unofficial indications the unit will remain.

The need is not going away, she said — it's not even trending downward.

Second Harvest saw a huge peak in demand in April, Flores said. It fell off as government pandemic benefits kicked in.

The last three weeks are a different story.

Before the pandemic, Second Harvest was helping 1,500 families a month. Now it's seeing that many in a week, she said.

To put the volume in perspective, the nonprofit gave away about 750,000 pounds of food last April to June.

That number climbed above 1.4 million pounds for the same period in 2020.

Many of those in line Thursday were unfamiliar faces, lining up for the first time ever to get a little help, according to Flores.

Jill Maiorca, a social worker contracted through the ESC to serve the Amherst Schools, said she saw the same trend.

Many are coping with lost jobs, reduced hours, added expenses and medical bills, she said.

"There are a lot of families struggling with everything because things today don't look like they did before," she said. "There's a lot of uncertainty, and that means a lot of stress."

"This is a time when a lot of people are down and out, and they have a list of needs they aren't comfortable with. But they still want to provide for their families, so we're here for them."

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Leadership nominations are open Leadership Lorain County is searching for the “aces” of Lorain County, looking for nominations for its 2021 Difference Makers Gala.

The annual event honors individuals and an organization that have demonstrated remarkable leadership

while making a significant impact on the community. The criteria for the Eric Nord Award for Excellence in Community Leadership and Awards for Excellence in Leadership, and the Emerald Award can be found at www.leadershiploraincounty.com.

Nominations will be accepted until Sept. 14, 2021. A selection committee will meet after the deadline to select the recipients.

For more information, contact Julie Cruz Blair at 440-281-8535 or director @leadershiploraincounty.com.

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"There are a lot of Oberlin grads who are either working with trade unions or community groups that are very sensitive to these issues," Leopold said.

In February, students and union members protested Oberlin College's plans to end its UAW contract and layoff as many as 108 people.

Fifty-seven food service jobs were cut in June — some or all of those workers could be hired back by AVI Fresh, which was chosen to run college dining halls. Custodial workers say they have been informed their last day will be Aug. 15.

"It seems to me the college is trying to improve its economic standing on the backs of the most vulnerable workers," said Susan Phillips, a 1976 graduate who now lives in Maryland.

She grew up in a middle class family, and after graduating she worked in the labor movement on Capitol Hill. It wasn't until late in life that she discovered her mother had saved a tremendous amount of money.

When her mother died, Phillips inherited. But she said she didn't need a beach house or fancy cars — so she decided to use the cash for good instead of spending lavishly.

From 2016 to 2019, Phillips donated more than $100,000 per year to Oberlin College, funding a social justice scholarship that helped students with summer internships. In those four years, about 30 students received aid from the scholarship each year, she said.

The decision to rescind the donations was agonizing, said Phillips.

"I knew that I was denying people financial support and experiences, but I also thought it would be hypocritical of me to fund a social justice scholarship when the college is mistreating its workers," she said.

Not all, but some of the scholarship seed money has been moved to the Oberlin Just Transition Fund.

Phillips said the plan is to help laid-off workers with health insurance benefits, which are more

important than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Leopold said the college has bred "so much ill-will" in the community by moving ahead with layoffs during the pandemic, and when joblessness has spiked.

Lorain County’s June unemployment rate of 13.7 percent unemployment rate was second-highest in the state, behind only Cuyahoga County, according to the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services.

"Maybe if we raise enough money, the college would talk with us and resolve it in an amicable way," Leopold said.

The Oberlin Just Transition Fund Steering Committee, made up of alumni, said it sent a letter to college President Carmen Twillie Ambar and Board Chair Chris Canavan.

It objected to the outsourcing plan, which "in the middle of a pandemic violates the very fiber of Oberlin’s progressive heritage. It is shameful," the letter said.

Oberlin College declined to comment for this story.

Phillips said she would feel comfortable reinstating her donations to the college if it were to ensure workers have decent wages and health benefits.

She said she understands Oberlin College is experiencing financial problems, but said workers should be protected nonetheless — layoffs "just seem elitist and cruel."

"What the hell is happening to Oberlin? The last institution I thought would bust a union is Oberlin. To me, it's unfathomable," she said.

Leopold said blue collar workers should not bear the brunt of costcutting measures. There are plenty of white-collar and administrative jobs that could share the burden, he said.

He said alumni may withhold donations, but they still love Oberlin College and want to see it "back on the right path." But in Leopold's mind, his alma mater has become corporatized and embraced a different set of values than when he

attended more than a half-century ago.

"We love the place, and it is starting to look like a place we couldn't love," he said, later adding, "If I didn't love the place, I wouldn't even dream about getting involved.

I would just back away."

for Archibald Willard's famous painting, "The Spirit of '76."

Research revealed that Norton's great-great-grandfather, Freeman Greene, carried an old snare drum in parades. It turns out he did pose for reference — that much is true — but Willard used another model as the drummer.

Norton also pointed out an old wooden tray-style school desk that had been in her family, as well as an old photo she walked by many times over the years before realizing it was her grandfather's.

Norton said her videos are also an expression of heartfelt thanks to the Wellington village and township residents who have supported The Spirit of '76 Museum financially through the decades.

The museum has a 0.3-mill renewal levy on the November ballot. If embraced by voters, it will help fund continued efforts to preserve local history for the next five years.

You can find Norton's videos via the Main Street Wellington page on Facebook.

More anger over layoffs The Oberlin College Office and Professional Employees has published a letter expressing anger and disappointment over outsourcing of jobs held by United Auto Workers union jobs.

“This ugly decision on the part of Oberlin’s leadership runs contrary to the history and culture of this institution, and serves to divide our campus based upon socioeconomic fault lines that we should collectively be working to erase,” it said. “We condemn the college leadership for their continued deployment of misinformation and divisive language cloaked in platitudes.”

The college’s “One Oberlin” plan introduced in May 2019 made a distinction between hourly workers and others, and OCOPE’s letter said that it has since become evident “that the ability to participate in the discussions that would inform official recommendations that would impact every person on campus was limited to faculty, students and salaried staff. When the systematic exclusion of union members was questioned, the common refrain was that an employee’s affiliation with the union made it impossible for inclusion.”

Months of attempts to save union jobs were met with “stony silence and hard ball offer” that resulted in job cuts.

“In diverting funds from unionized individuals to a corporation that profits from conditions of employment below a reasonable living wage, Oberlin College will be encouraging systematic oppression,” the OCOPE letter said.

It called for an explanation for why concessions offered by the UAW to the tune of more than $1 million were rejected.

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Reso. 28-20 Recognizing the month of June as "LGBTQ Pride Month" in the City of Lorain. Ord. 64-20* Approving the replacement pages to the Lorain Codified Ordinances through 6/30/2020. 65-20 Adopting the rezoning of parcels or real property @ 3725 Grove Avenue from I-1 to B-2. 66-20* Assessing the cost to abate nuisance by cutting noxious weeds during 2020CY. 67-20 Amending Ord 163-18 & 115-19 & auth S/S Director to enter into an amendment to agrmt A-19-003 with Coldwater Consulting LLC for prof services related to the Black River Dredge Reuse facility project funded by ODNR. 68-20* Auth the S/S Director to enter into an agreement between the City of Lorain & County of Lorain auth the collection & transportation of wastewater to the City of Lorain for the sale of water to a portion of Lorain County.

69-20 Approving the Chief of Police to accept the award of a 2019 Project Safe Neighborhood sub-grant from the OH Dept. of Public Safety Office of Criminal Justice.

70-20 Approving the Chief of Police to accept the award from the US Dept. of Justice COPS hiring program.

71-20* Amending Sections 1 & 1 of Ex. A of Ord. 1119 & auth the S/S Director and Lorain Housing Officer to enter into an agrmt. 7220* Auth the S/S Director to file a loan application & enter into a cooperative loan agrmt w/ OWDA for planning & design of a water main replacement program. 7320 Auth the S/S Director to enter into an agrmt w/ the lowest & best bidder for a 3 year sewer rehab program. (*Denotes legislation was passed as an emergency.)

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Traffic Code 331.43 Wearing Earplugs or Earphones Prohibited.

(Amended) 333.03 Maximum Speed Limits. (Amended) 335.09 Display of License Plates or Validation Stickers; Temporary License Placard.

(Amended) 335.091 Operating Without Dealer or Manufacturer License Plates. (Added) 337.27 Drivers and Passengers Required to Wear Seat Belts. (Amended) 341.03 Prerequisites to Operation of a Commercial Motor Vehicle. (Amended) 373.02 Riding Upon Seats.

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General Offenses Code 513.01 Drug Abuse Control Definitions. (Amended) 529.07 Open Container Prohibited. (Amended) 537.16 Illegal Distribution of Cigarettes, Other Tobacco Products, or Alternate Nicotine Products. (Amended) 549.01 Weapons Definitions.

(Amended) Copies of all documents are available to inspect or view in the Office of the Lorain City Clerk of Council during normal business hours at 200 W. Erie Avenue, Lorain, Ohio or by calling 204-2050 for assistance. The code is also available via City of Lorain's website @ www.cityoflorain. org (City Council - Lorain Codified Ordinances).

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303.04 Road Workers, Motor Vehicles and Equipment Excepted. (Amended) 303.081 Impounding Vehicles on Private Residential Property. (Amended) 303.082 Tow Away Zones.

(Amended) 333.01 Driving Under the Influence. (Amended) 335.09 Display of License Plates. (Amended) 337.28 Use of Sunscreening, Nontransparent/Reflectorized Materials. (Amended) 351.07 Unattended Vehicles: Duties. (Amended) General Offenses Code 501.01 General Definitions.

(Amended) 513.09 Controlled Substance or Prescription Labels.

(Amended) 525.05 Failure to Report a Crime, Injury or Knowledge of Death. (Amended) 529.07 Open Container Prohibited. (Amended) 529.08 Hours of Sale or Consumption. (Amended) 537.15 Temporary Protection Order. (Amended) 537.18 Contributing to Child Delinquency. (Amended) 541.02 Arson. (Amended) 549.01 Weapons Definitions.

(Amended) 549.02 Carrying Concealed Weapons. (Amended) 549.04 Improperly Handling a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle.

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WELLINGTON — A new K-9 will soon join the Wellington police force.

In June, the department lost its canine officer, Argos, due to cancer.

Since early July, Village Council has been discussing a proposal for Sgt. Jeffrey Mecklenburg, who was the partner and handler of Argos, to pay for a dog and its training for use with the police department.

The dog and training were estimated to cost $12,900. The one caveat is that Mecklenburg would take the dog with him if he were to leave the

department.

The new dog will be a puppy and will be trained for six weeks with Mecklenburg.

A memorandum of understanding between the Wellington Police Department and Mecklenburg said the new dog will assist law enforcement efforts within the villages of Wellington and Kipton.

The memorandum also said that the new dog will be used on an asneeded basis and not as part of daily or regular duties. It also breaks down the tasks necessary to maintain the new dog and the time it should take.

The tasks include feeding and waste removal, brushing and bathing,

and exercising and walking.

Councilwoman Helen Dronsfield questioned whether Mecklenburg splits his time between the Kipton and Wellington police departments.

Wellington Police Chief Tim Barfield said Mecklenburg works full-time with the village and does work for Kipton, and that Kipton is willing to split the cost to have the K-9 available for its use.

The memorandum has yet to be signed, as the out-of-pocket expenses for the new dog relating to grooming, feeding, training and veterinary expenses were not yet outlined.

Discussion will take place at a later date.

Oberlin schools get $1M to fight illiteracy STAFF REPORT

OBERLIN — A grant of just over $1 million has been awarded to the Oberlin City Schools to help elementary students who are struggling with basic reading skills.

The Ohio Department of Education funding will be used to improve reading skills among students in kindergarten through fifth grade at Eastwood and Prospect

elementary schools.

The grant application was written by Curriculum Director William Baylis and teachers Cheryl Lawrie, Candace Gooch and Terri Borroni.

“Funds received from the grant will allow our teachers to focus on the science of reading and the different ways students can learn to read," Baylis said.

He called the grant "an absolute game-changer" for the district.

The funding can be used starting this academic year, and will continue to flow in through June of 2024.

Baylis said increasing literacy among the youngest Oberlin students is a top priority.

The Oberlin City Schools received an overall D grade on the most recent state report card, along with a D in literacy for kindergarten through third grade.

The state has made K-3 reading a key metric, which

is called the Third Grade Reading Guarantee. In Oberlin, 69 percent of kids who demonstrated problems with literacy still struggled to pass standardized tests after four years despite showing drastic improvement in the fourth year.

Oberlin is the only public school district in Lorain County to receive the Comprehensive State Literacy Development Grant subgrant from the Ohio Department of Education.

Oberlin seeks to make travel safer JASON HAWK EDITOR

OBERLIN — With a new elementary school being built and two others slated for demolition, the routes Oberlin kids take to class each weekday are about to go through some big changes.

State money may help them get there more safely, and meetings held last week aimed to find out how it would best be used.

Getting students to walk or cycle was on the minds of workers from Lorain County Public Health and Toole Design Group.

Residents and city officials said there are plenty of barriers that keep kids from doing so: areas without sidewalks, highways that bisect town, a lack of bike lanes, heavy traffic and mean drivers, for example.

Katie O'Lone, a project planner for Maryland-based Toole Design, went over maps of the city. She marked spots along Morgan, South Pleasant and Prospect streets and others where

sidewalks, signs and crossing signals could be used to help students get to school more safely.

Those are key locations, because Eastwood and Prospect elementary schools are due to close in Fall 2021 when an as-yet-unnamed new PK-5 building opens next to Oberlin High.

The Oberlin City Schools are gradually moving to a one-campus model.

The elementary under construction now is the first step, and Board of Education members have made it clear the long-term goal is to build an adjoining 6-12 school.

Grants could help pay for infrastructure that would make travel to and from the campus safer. They could also pay for assemblies and other educational tools to teach kids and parents about safe travel, said Julie Wolcoff of Toole Design.

One of the most effective ways to reduce crashes, she said, is to convince drivers to slow down — so one option would be to fund a program that takes aim at speeders.

Kat Bray, an education specialist at Lorain County Public Health, ex-

pressed interest in forming "walking school buses" — groups of kids who get together to walk or bike to school, often escorted by parents.

Bray said she wants to hear more ideas from kids, since they have the biggest stake in the game.

Students can fill out worksheets with their thoughts on school travel, including what makes them feel safe or unsafe and what changes they'd like to see happen.

The feedback could be about what streets kids think could be made safer, policies that could change or even amenities such as covered bike racks at school that would make riding more attractive.

Worksheets are available at Lorain County Public Health, the Oberlin school board office and Oberlin Community Services.

They are due back to Lorain County Public Health by Aug. 31.

The input will all help develop a school travel plan required to apply for grants in March. Bray said Oberlin last completed a school travel plan in 2010, but it expired five years ago.

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Amherst Schools: Fall rules aim to avoid shutdown JASON HAWK EDITOR

AMHERST — Masks, outdoor classes and a clamp-down on roaming the halls will completely change the Amherst Schools experience this fall.

The district released its plan last week for teaching kids during the COVID-19 pandemic, with about 2,600 expected to

attend in person and 900 learning online.

"We must be able to balance personal choices with safety to ensure we keep our doors open for our students to learn and try to avoid further shutdowns," the plan said.

It starts with a warning that the course the pandemic will take is uncertain, and the plan is subject to change.

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to attend either "onCampus" in-person classes or "eCampus" over the internet from home.

Both will run Monday through Friday and follow the same hours. Online learners will be expected to log in when the bell rings or be marked tardy, and check in with each teacher every day.

Those who attend in person will be required to wear face coverings throughout the day,

including on the school bus.

"We reserve the right to require student face coverings be worn in any situation in order to keep our schools open and safe, or if required by local or state officials," the district's plan said. "Students and staff will be provided breaks from face coverings whenever possible."

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Oberlin Schools are going online until November JASON HAWK EDITOR

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Sophia Laux, Alexis Adams and Kirsten Juchnik pick out tennis rackets and balls on Thursday, July 30 at the LCCC Wellington Center, then get a couple of quick lessons from Jim Powers of the college's Health and Wellness Sciences Division. The equipment giveaway was held thanks to a grant from the United States Tennis Association and several local youth organizations as a way to promote healthy activity.

Vacant house burns on Jones Road DYLAN REYNOLDS THE CHRONICLE-TELEGRAM

PENFIELD TWP. — No one was hurt when an empty house in the 40200 block of Jones Road went up in flames Sunday evening.

The owners of the property had been doing demolition work at the house earlier in the day before it caught fire, said Wellington Fire Chief Mike Wetherbee.

Part of the residence had been left standing, but the fire quickly knocked the entire structure to the ground.

“They said everything was OK when they left,” Wetherbee said. “...It was an

older home. They were going to tear it down to build a new home here on the property.”

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

According to the Lorain County auditor’s website, the house was built in 1900. Other buildings on the property, including storage garages and silos, appeared untouched by the flames.

Farming equipment also looked to be unharmed.

Wetherbee said “basically the entire property” was vacated. Firefighters received the call about the fire at 5:25 p.m. and engaged in an entirely defensive operation.

Most of the house was already on the ground when crews arrived.

“It was open and that allowed the fire to go anywhere it wanted. Plus it’s old wood, so it’s going to burn fast,” Wetherbee said.

Wellington took the lead in battling the blaze, with assistance from the Litchfield, Spencer and LaGrange fire departments.

Wetherbee said the property owners had intended to recycle some of the materials in the house, including stone and beams.

Utilities to the house were all shut off at the time of the fire, and there is no insurance on the property, he said.

OBERLIN — Going back to school in person is "a time bomb waiting to happen," said Oberlin City Schools Superintendent David Hall.

His district has opted instead to push all learning online until at least Nov.6. A school board vote Tuesday pushed the start of school back until after Labor Day, exact date to be determined.

When the first quarter "This gives us time.” ends, Hall will reassess — David Hall whether the COVID-19 pandemic poses less of a threat. "This gives us time," he said.

Most Oberlin Board of Education members spoke in favor of a 100 percent remote learning model during a meeting Tuesday night, though they didn't vote on which route to take — that decision was left to Hall.

Board member Farah Emeka, for example, said coronavirus cases in Lorain County are growing and she was concerned about spread of the virus spiking in the fall or winter.

"This is one of these situations where all of the answers are bad. There is not that golden ticket where it is clearly the thing to do," said board Vice President Anne Schaum.

Requiring all children to attend school in-person "is ludicrous" given the spread of the virus, said Schaum.

While she spotted shortcomings with each of the proposed solutions, Schaum threw her support behind a hybrid model that would have students learning from home some days and online on others.

She acknowledged President Donald Trump's threat to cut the funding of schools that don't open in person.

The cost to Oberlin, should that happen, would be about $500,000.

A medical doctor, board member Deon Regis said he wants to pave the way for kids to return to school in person — at least to some degree — but that it has to be safe.

Science, statistics and the "uniqueness of the Oberlin community" should guide the course.

Families need to have the power to pick the solution that is right for their circumstances, he said, and all students deserve the same opportunity to learn regardless of the format they choose.

Safety was on board President Jason William's mind Wednesday as well. "Our whole thing is students first.

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JVS labs will run, classes go online JASON HAWK EDITOR

PITTSFIELD TWP. — Hands-on work with bricks and mortar, truck engines and electrical panels has to be done in a laboratory.

Teens will report in person for careertechnical instruction this fall at the Lorain County JVS, but can opt to go online for academic classes, according to restart plan released last week.

"We strongly believe in the value that the JVS brings to its students, and that value in large part comes from face-toface time with instructors in their field," Superintendent Glenn Faircloth said.

Drafting the plan wasn't easy, he said.

The most important consideration was how to keep students and staff safe.

The first day for students will be Monday, Aug. 31.

Students will be divided into two groups so only half will be in the JVS building at one time.

Everyone inside must wear masks — that goes for riding the bus, too — keep at least six feet of distance from each other and wash their hands regularly.

They are expected to do a self-assessment each day before arriving at school,

checking for symptoms of or exposure to COVID-19.

People who become sick will be sent home. While waiting to leave, they'll be placed in an isolation room overseen by the school nurse.

There could be sweeping changes to how the JVS operates, with little advance notice.

If there are flare-ups of COVID-19 cases, with large numbers of students or instructors sidelined by illness, the entire school may have to close to be cleaned, the restart plan warns.

"The coronavirus remains with us, and Ohio will likely not return to normalcy until there is a vaccine or a cure.

This means a return to school will look different, and the Lorain County JVS needs to be flexible and nimble," it said.

The school nurse will provide training to all students and staff on COVID-19 control strategies.

Hand sanitizer will be available at each school entrance and every classroom.

Breakfasts will be grab-and-go, to be eaten in first period classrooms. Boxed lunches will be eaten in classrooms too.

Drinking fountains won't be used, but water bottle stations will be available throughout the building.

Offices have been rearranged to allow for social distancing, and plexiglass shields have been installed in some areas.

Visitors won't be allowed at the JVS, except for enrollment or emergency situations. Temperature and symptoms checks will be required for anyone who is allowed to enter.

Field trips are out for the year. Workbased learning, internships and job shadowing, however, are considered "alternate classrooms" and will continue.

Each student will be issued an iPad. Students who work remotely should expect to spend about two hours on each course and must turn in assignments on time.

The restart plan said they'll have one week to complete remote work, though due dates can be extended if a student gets sick.

The grading scale has also been adjusted for the school year because of the pandemic-related pressures students will have to work under.

Grades of 90 to 100 percent will earn an A; 80 to 89 percent will earn a B; 70 to 79 percent will get a C; 60 to 69 percent will constitute a D and everything below will receive an F.

virtually or by phone.

With the exception of police, firefighters, utility workers and a few others, visitors won't be allowed.

Buildings will get daily deep cleanings. Desks, chairs, doors and other high-touch surfaces will be sanitized on a regular basis.

Workers and students alike will be expected to stay home if they show symptoms of COVID-19. Before heading to school, they must check for fever, cough, shortness of breath and be sure they haven't had contact with anyone who has the virus or is quarantined.

If a student or staff member is diagnosed with COVID-19, a 14-day quarantine will be required for anyone who spent more than 10 minutes in close contact.

While under quarantine, students will be expected to keep up with their work remotely — all students in grades 3-12 will get a Chromebook at

the start of the year.

The plan said it's possible that an entire classroom, team, grade level or school could be required to quarantine if there is an outbreak.

Steele is at an especially high risk because classes are populated by teens across grade levels, who take part in a number of teams and clubs.

A jump in cases or hospitalizations in Lorain County could change the entire ballgame and require schools to close for extended periods. If that happens, Amherst would 'seamlessly" transition to online learning, the plan said.

“We appreciate the flexibility and patience of our families and students and are very excited to see them on Aug. 27,” Superintendent Steve Sayers said.

The fall semester had been set to start Aug. 20 but has been pushed back by a week for most students.

Kindergarten will now begin Sept. 1 and preschool will start Sept. 8.

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10. Sodium solution 12. Arrow poison 13. Establish, two words 14. *As opposed to public 19. Hostile force 22. “La” precursor 23. Shade of Dockers 24. Pine juice 25. Beginning of illness 26. *Valedictorian’s spot 27. Gallows’ rope 28. Comparative form of “true” 29. Muddy or sandy 32. *2020 classroom venue?

33. NCIS network 36. *GPA, technically

38. Ingratiating behavior 40. George Orwell’s Napoleon 41. On pins and needles 44. Grapevine news 46. Part of Old Testament 48. *Olden day notebook 49. Imprison 50. Dharma teacher 51. Three-layer cookie 52. “The Sun ____ Rises” 53. Pippin’s last name, “The Hobbit” 54. Boring hue?

55. Actress Perlman 56. Eric Stonestreet on “Modern Family”

FALL RULES

FROM B1 Classroom doors will be kept open to promote airflow, students will have assigned seats and access to common areas will be limited. When possible, teachers are being asked to take classes outside.

Hallways will be marked for oneway traffic were possible. Lockers won't be used at Steele High School, Amherst Junior High or Nord Middle School. Hall passes will be significantly limited and water fountains won't be used.

Students will be reminded to wash their hands during the day — before and after eating, going to recess, changing classes and using the bathroom.

At the end of each day, kids will be released in smaller groups, using a number of exits and at staggered times to keep them apart from each other.

Schools will be largely locked down.

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16. Arm bone 17. Grind down 18. *Proud jacket owner 20. Trident part 21. “Walking ____ ____” 22. Blazer or Explorer 23. Unit of money in Norway, pl.

26. Semiconductor additives 30. Farm layer 31. Agave alcoholic drink 34. Amos or Spelling 35. Analyze 37. Geisha’s sash 38. South Korean metropolis 39. Capital of Ukraine 40. T.S. Eliot’s “Old ____’s Book of Practical Cats” 42. Get firm 43. Temporary 45. Table linens 47. Where bugs are snug?

48. Nostradamus and such 50. Type of rich soil 52. *Where one graduated 56. Boatload 57. *Chemistry classrooms 58. Lake in Scotland 59. Arabian chieftain 60. Corset rod 61. Encore!

62. Former Chinese leader 63. “____ the ramparts...”

64. Arctic jaeger DOWN 1. *Type of spoken test 2. *Class president candidate wants it 3. Loads, two words 4. Greek money 5. Game ragout 6. Of #16 Across 7. Architect’s drawing 8. Used to eliminate wrinkles

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Long Barn sale

The Amherst Historical Society will hold a sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8 at its Long Barn in the Amherst Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Ave. The fundraiser will support the society’s efforts to further development of its historic village.

Items of interest include furniture, home decor, luggage, baskets, cookbooks and more in the Pine Tree Building; and antiques, glassware, small appliances, kitchen items, purses, jewelry, linens, toys, games, puzzles, books, tools and more in the Long Barn.

Public health guidelines will be followed. The number of shoppers allowed in at one time will be limited and everyone must observe social distancing.

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FROM B1 preference was heard loud and clear.

Teachers will provide live instruction from their classrooms five days a week, streaming out lessons to kids at home via video chat.

Students in kindergarten through fifth grade will take part in three to four hours of online instruction each day, and those in grades six to 12 will get about four to six hours, depending on schedules.

Art, music, physical education and Spanish will be part of the weekly schedule.

Oberlin High School will still even follow a nine-period schedule starting at 8 a.m. and ending at 3:20 p.m.

Teens will each meet with a guidance counselor to create a schedule, and will be expected to attend an online learning orientation.

Parents will be asked to attend an e-learning orientation as well.

Kids will get digital devices to take home, along with tech support. The district has even pledged to make sure all students have internet access: "This will not be a barrier for students," its restart plan said.

The Oberlin City Schools are working on a way to still deliver meals to students, even as they learn remotely.

Guidance counselors, social workers, tutors and college support services will all be made available online, along with special education, gifted, College Credit Plus and International Baccalaureate services.

“The health and safety of students, staff and volunteers is paramount,” Hall wrote in a press release announcing the remote learning decision. “The district’s goal is to have the students utilize Zoom Meet and other programs to enhance teacher/student engagement. The district has considered the social needs of students and the importance for them to belong and to be a class community. This educational philosophy will be incorporated into lessons.”

“The plans were put in place to ensure each student is challenged, prepared and empowered,” he said.

“The Lorain County Public Health Department Reset and Restart guidelines have been instrumental in our District’s plan. We will maintain a rigorous and challenging curriculum for all students.”

Hall also expressed interest in partnering with the city of Oberlin and agencies such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lorain County to develop a space where students can go to work if staying at home is not an option.

For example, a school building could be put aside with social distancing and mask requirements for kids who come from single parent or two-income households, for whom staying home alone isn't an option.

Hall had outlined what a return to in-person classes, even part-time, might have looked like this fall. It's likely those same safety measures will be in place if kids return to school buildings in November.

They include an isolation room for sick students in each school, along with medical support from Mercy Health, Lorain County Health & Dentistry and Lorain County Public Health.

Students would be seated three to six feet apart and wear masks. Lunches and some classes would move outside when possible, Hall said.

At the high school, some students would have "Phoenix privilege" and be able to attend half-days if they have completed their work.

All staff members would have safety equipment and keep their distance from kids. The district is also looking into changing the filters in school heating and cooling systems.

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POLICE REPORTS AMHERST

• July 17 at 11:13 p.m.: On a routine patrol, police spotted a person who jumped a fence and fled in the area of Linn Road near Weaver Drive.

• July 18 at 4:14 a.m.: William Parker, 32, of Lorain, was served a warrant for failure to appear in court on an original charge of petty theft.

• July 18 at 8:50 a.m.: Police attempted to arrest Philip Wingate, 32, of Sheffield Lake, on a warrant through Lorain County 911. He fled from in back of Ziggy's Pub on Park Avenue in a vehicle, crashed and ran away on foot, according to police.

He was found and charged with resisting arrest, obstructing official business, failure to comply, destruction of trees and shrubs, leaving the scene of a crash, speeding, running a stop sign, reckless operation, starting and backing, no seat belt, failure to control, driving under a 12-point suspension and expired tags.

• July 18 at 4:08 p.m.: Tiffany Mills, 27, of Lorain, was arrested on a warrant through Lorain County 911 for public order crimes, failure to verify address.

• July 18 at 4:08 p.m.: Rachael Jacob was arrested on warrant through Lorain County 911 for contempt of court, dangerous drugs.

• July 18 at 4:08 p.m.: Police investigated a theft complaint in which the suspects walked to Motel 6 on Route 58. Officers said that a suspect's friend had a plastic baggie with what they believed to be heroin.

• July 19 at 9:54 p.m.: Drinks were reported stolen from Speedway on Route 58.

• July 20 at 1:46 a.m.: Deandre Willis, 30, of Lorain, was arrested on a warrant through the Elyria Police Department for failure to appear in court.

The original charges were disorderly conduct by intoxication and violation of a department of health rule.

• July 20 at 6:30 p.m.: Jennifer Green, 38, of Lorain, was charged with illegal conveyance of drugs into a detention facility, which is a third-degree felony; tampering with evidence, a third-degree felony; failure to comply with a police order, a fourth-degree felony; and lesser counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, driving under suspension and reckless operation. The charges came after police responded to a stolen vehicle complaint at Target on Oak Point Road. A report said officers tried to stop the vehicle but it fled, and crashed on Kolbe Road after a short chase.

Police said they could a device used to smoke crack cocaine, and when she was taken to the Lorain County Jail another smoking device was allegedly concealed inside her body.

• July 20 at 8:07 p.m.: Nick Giordano, 43, of Lorain, was arrested on a warrant through the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office for child support.

• July 20 at 8:07 p.m.: Billie Perez, 34, of Lorain, was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated and reckless operation.

• July 20 at 10:27 p.m.: A woman described as suicidal cut her wrist and was taken to Mercy Health Lorain Hospital for evaluation.

• July 21 at 12:22 a.m.: A counterfeit $20 bill was reported at Speedway on Route 58.

• July 21 at 3:24 p.m.: Matthew Spalding, 30, of Vermilion, was arrested on a warrant for contempt of court. The original charges were illegal conveyance of drugs, possession of drugs, robbery and theft.

The arrest came when police responded to a complaint of an unwanted female knocking on room doors and causing a disturbance at Motel 6 on Route 58.

• July 22 at 8:14 p.m.: William Kubas, 61, of Bellevue, was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, blood-alcohol content over 0.08 percent, driving under suspension and marked lanes.

• July 23 at 2:43 a.m.: Kelsey Brooks, 24, of Elyria, was arrested on a warrant through the Ohio State Highway Patrol Medina Post for failure to appear in court. She was also charged with driving under suspension.

• July 23 at 11:58 p.m.: A juvenile was reportedly running up to cars at Motel 6 on Route 58, attempting to find a ride while screaming they were being followed by their boyfriend.

Officers determined there had been no altercation and the juvenile, who had been reported as missing out of Cuyahoga County, wanted to go home.

The child was turned over to Cuyahoga County Children and Family Services.

• July 24 at 7:31 p.m.: Officers responded to a temporary protection order violation but were unable to locate the suspect.

• July 24 at 7:33 p.m.: A missing person complaint was filed about an adult driving to San Francisco and hadn't made contact for several hours. He turned out to be in no danger.

• July 24 at 10:27 p.m.: James Johnson Jr., 50, of Cleveland, was arrested on a warrant through the Elyria Police Department for failure to appear in court.

• July 25 at 2:33 a.m.: Jordan Schramm, 31, of Amherst, and Rachel Clark, 30, of Amherst, were charged with disturbing the peace.

• July 25 at 5:28 p.m.: A tool box was reported stolen from a Meadowbrook Drive garage.

• July 26 at 11:04 p.m.: An intoxicated man was found lying in the grass near Linn Road and Weaver Drive. The man was unable to care for himself; his son assumed his care.

• July 27 at 9:46 p.m.: Christopher Wilburn, 40, of Lorain, was arrested on warrants through four police departments — the closest by jurisdiction was failure to appear in court on charges of driving without a license and unlawful plates through the Lorain County Sheriff's Office. He was also charged with failure to reinstate his license and faulty exhaust.

• July 28 at 1 a.m.: A person said they received harassing and threatening text messages.

Police contacted the sender and advised them to stop.

• July 29 at 12:18 a.m.: Shaunte Holley was arrested on a secret indictment warrant through the Lorain County Sheriff's Office; the original charge was possession of cocaine.

• July 29 at 1:24 a.m.: After responding to a report of a fight at Motel 6, police requested a warrant for criminal damaging and possessing drug abuse instruments for David Williams, 33, of Lorain. Amanda Ray, 36, of Lorain, was charged with failure to appear in court on charges of larceny through the Lorain Police Department.

• July 29 at 8:26 p.m.: A man who was considering ending his own life was taken to Mercy Health Lorain Hospital for evaluation.

• July 30 at 7:39 p.m.: Aime Boggs, 46, of Amherst, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear in court on a charge of stalking. The arrest came after a harassment complaint was made to police.

• July 30 at 11:02 a.m.: Aaron Williams, 23, of Elyria, was arrested on a warrant through Lorain County 911 for contempt of court, original charges of driving under suspension and excessive speed.

• July 30 at 9:14 p.m.: A person said they were walking on Preserve Circle when a neighbor rode up behind and spit on their head and neck. The neighbor denied the complaint; information was sent to the prosecutor for review.

• July 31 at 2:28 a.m.: Police responded to a domestic dispute on Park Avenue.

• July 31 at 7:24 p.m.: Tanae Crook, 29, of Lorain, was arrested on a warrant for contempt of court through the Huron Police Department on an original charge of driving under suspension.

• July 31 at 9:47 p.m.: John Pettibone, 28, of Lorain, was arrested on a warrant through the Lorain Police Department on an original charge of petty theft.

• July 31 at 10:06 p.m.: Antonio Kendrick, 33, of Columbus, was arrested on a warrant through the Columbus Police Department on charges of domestic violence.

• July 31 at 10:33 p.m.: Peter Boden, 39, and Abby Andrey, 30, were charged with open container. They were allegedly drinking as they walked home from the store.

• July 31 at 10:50 p.m.: Brandon Vanche, 27, of Vermilion, was arrested on a warrant through the Lorain County Sheriff's Office on original charges of possession of drugs and obstructing official business.

• Aug. 1 at 3:16 p.m.: Joseph Graley, 39, of Cleveland, was arrested on a warrant through the Brookpark Police Department for failure to appear in court for sentencing on a theft conviction.

• Aug. 1 at 6:20 p.m.: Police responded to a domestic dispute on West Martin Avenue.

OBERLIN

• July 6 at 10:51 a.m.: A man reported a potential fraud case involving his vehicle insurance.

HERRICK MEMORIAL LIBRARY The Herrick Memorial Library is located at 101 Willard Memorial Square, Wellington.

Limited access The library is offering limited access to the public. Patrons who want to browse the library’s collection must call 440-6472120 to set up an appointment.

Access is given at the top of the hour beginning at 11 a.m. and for 30 minutes total to provide time for the staff to clean between public visits. Masks must be worn at all times while inside and a health assessment will be completed at the door.

The library will continue to offer curbside pick-up.

Computer use Patrons who need to use a computer can

call 440-647-2120 to reserve one.

Reservations are a must and can be for a specific time or 48 hours in advance. There will be a limit of 30 minutes of computer use and one person to a computer, but staff may allow for exceptions. Customers must wear masks over the nose and mouth while inside.

Herrick staff are following these rules: No mask, no entry, no service, no exceptions.

Board meeting The Herrick Memorial Library board will meet at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The meeting will be held virtually on Team Link. Visit www.herrickliboh. org on Aug. 10 to get the TeamLink code to join in. The meeting is open to the public.

• July 11 at 5:19 p.m.: Elizabeth Smith was detained on a warrant through the Elyria Police Department on a count of theft. She was later released with a summons.

• July 12 at 7:12 p.m.: Tre Dorsey was arrested on warrants through the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office on counts of burglary and breaking and entering. He was also charged with driving without a license.

• July 13 at 3:24 a.m.: An officer saw a woman running barefoot in the area of South Main and Lincoln streets, shouting for help. He let her into his squad car, and she repeatedly said she needed to go to the hospital or to jail and that she needed to be committed. She said she had been sleeping, and had "been woken up by God, who told her to run." She was taken to Mercy Health Allen Hospital for evaluation.

• July 13 at 3:10 p.m.: A woman told police her son violated his probation and had standing orders to return to the Lorain County Juvenile Detention Center. Officers took him there.

• July 14 at 3:05 p.m.: When police responded to a complaint about spray paint being used at Pleasant Street Park, a group of children ran. They were stopped, and claimed the spray paint was there already. The matter was referred to juvenile court for review.

• July 16 at 6:11 p.m., a suspicious poster was reported outside The Mandarin restaurant on South Main Street.

"Family photo! 2020," it read.

"I've already taken pictures of your family. You just have to buy them from me. They were sleeping. They never knew! Pay up! I'll do it again." The poster was dated July 26.

• July 17 at 11 p.m.: Randall Kitzler was arrested on a warrant through Oberlin Municipal Court for failure to appear in court.

• July 20 at 7:33 p.m.: Officers were dispatched to a South Main Street home for a 15-yearold girl who was overdosing.

She was taken to Mercy Health Lorain Hospital for evaluation.

• July 21 at 8:29 p.m.: A Berger Court man said neighbors threatened to fight, kill and shoot him after seeing what appeared to be "a drug deal gone bad." Other parties disagreed with the account. They were told not to have contact with each other.

• July 22 at 3 p.m.: A girl was reported missing. The was later found by Lorain police and taken to the Lorain County Turning Point Center.

• July 26 at 1:46 a.m.: Anthony Zakowski, 47, of Lorain, was charged with criminal trespass following a complaint at the Lorain Metropolitan Housing authority on Berger Court. He was banned from the property for a five-year period starting in 2017.

• July 27 at 12:11 a.m.: Ke'shon Johnson, 19, of Sandusky, was arrested on a warrant through Oberlin Municipal Court for failure to appear for plea and sentencing on original charges of petty theft.

• July 27 at 1:28 p.m.: Her-

bert Ross III, 18, of Oberlin, was charged with aggravated drug trafficking and four counts of drug paraphernalia. Police said they found 26 plastic bags, some containing suspected marijuana residue, a digital scale, a cannabis oil vaping device, a tray and a glass container, each containing suspected pot residue.

• July 28 at 1:48 p.m.: Stephen Phares, 27, of Elyria, was served with warrants through the Avon Lake Police Department and Lorain County Sheriff's Office.

• July 28 at 11:04 p.m.: Anthony Zakowski, 47, of Lorain, was again charged with criminal trespass after returning to Lorain Metropolitan Authority housing on Berger Court.

• July 29 at 5:01 p.m.: Brian Myers Jr., 30, of Oberlin, was arrested on a warrant through Lorain County 911 for contempt of court, failure to appear.

• July 30 at 4 p.m.: Skylar Howell, 20, of Lorain, was served with a warrant for contempt of court, failure to appear.

• July 31 at 8 p.m.: Police responded to a suspected child abuse complaint at the Walmart parking lot on U.S. Route 20.

The matter was forwarded to Lorain County Children Services for investigation.

• July 31 at 10:22 p.m.: Police responded to a call that a 42-year-old woman was in full arrest on Groveland Street.

They determined the woman had been deceased for some time. Two children were taken in by a family friend.

WELLINGTON

• July 11 at 4:13 a.m.: Isabella Jackson, 20, of Wellington, was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

• July 12 at 5:43 p.m.: Officers responded to a domestic dispute on Johns Street and learned people involved had fled the area.

• July 13 at 9 p.m.: Police responded to a disturbance on High Street.

• July 17 at 12:16 p.m.: Money was reported stolen from an apartment.

• July 17 at 5:29 p.m.: Officers responded to a report of a missing teenager.

• July 18 at 12:17 a.m.: Casey Tomes, 25, of Wellington, was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated and blood alcohol content over .17 percent.

• July 19 at 9:24 p.m.: Kenneth Jones Jr., 44, of Wellington, was charged with disorderly conduct by intoxication.

• July 20 at 1:36 a.m.: Officers searched for and found three missing children.

• July 22 at 7:18 p.m.: Police received a call that a large knife, 10 to 12 inches long, was found lying on the railroad tracks on Barker Street.

• July 23 at 8:38 a.m.: An officer was notified that a resident of ResCare on East Herrick Avenue may have sent threatening email messages.

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

85 SOUTH MAIN STREET OBERLIN OHIO 44074 AUGUST 6, 2020 BOARD AND COMMISSION MEETING DATES ALL MEETINGS WILL BE Live Streamed @ http://oberlinoh.swagit.com/live AUGUST 6, 2020 .............. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS – 4:00 P.M PURPOSE: To hear two variance applications for 184 Forest Street and 144 S. Oberlin Road.

AUGUST 11, 2020 ............ PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION – 5:00 P.M. PURPOSE: To hear two variance applications for 184 Forest Street and 144 S. Oberlin Road.

AUGUST 12, 2020 ............ OURCIT - 3:00 P.M. NOTICE: DISABLED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WHO MAY NEED ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CALL 775-7203 OR E-MAIL: banderson@cityofoberlin.com NOTICE REQUIRED: TWO (2) WORKING DAYS IN ADVANCE OF MEETING (48 HOURS) CLERK OF COUNCIL’S OFFICE.

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Send letters to news@lcnewspapers.com. Deadline for all submissions is 10 a.m. each Tuesday. Printed as space is available.

The man who lived by the Bunny and the Mountain flooding river: a parable Marching Mamas hikers Have you heard the one about the man down by the river?

He heard a radio report that the water was going to rush up and destroy the town. The report warned all the citizens that they needed to evacuate their homes immediately. But the man said, “I’m religious, I pray, God loves me, God will save me.”

The waters rose up and a guy in a rowboat saw the man and said, “Hey you!

You over there, the town is flooding! Let me take you to safety.” The man shouted back, “I’m religious, I pray, God loves me, God will save me.” A helicopter was hovering overhead. The pilot shouted down, “Hey you, you down there! The town is flooding, I will drop down a ladder and take you to safety!” But the man shouted back, “I’m religious, I pray, God loves me, God will take me to safety.”

The water rose and the man drowned.

Standing at the gates of St. Peter, the man by the river demanded an audience with God. He said, “Lord, I am a religious man, I pray, I thought you loved me, why did this happen?! God said to the man, “I sent you a radio report, a guy in a helicopter, and a man in a rowboat. What the heck are you doing here?!”

This parable is a timely lesson and reminder to us all as we continue to face challenges brought about by COVID-19. This cautionary tale is an example that often the answers we seek are right in front of us, but we fail to recognize them.

Today, the statistics about the virus in our community are worse than they were in March. The schools we closed in March are in jeopardy of not reopening on time. Vacations, family gatherings and our typical summer fun were put on

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hold. Sports seasons, graduations and birthday parties were all missed.

Fatigue, frustration, stress and anxiety seem to be daily emotions. More people are sick. Over 150,000 people have died. That's 150,000 grandparents, parents, children, sons and daughters all lost to this virus.

There remains no comprehensive strategy to protect the most vulnerable. What started out as “we are all in this together” has seem to have unraveled into “every man for themselves.”

For months we have heard about the importance of hand hygiene, social distancing and wearing masks. We have been given guidance from trained experts and professionals from both the medical and scientific communities. There have been studies and data that have proven the effectiveness of these relatively simple actions we each can take in helping control the spread of the virus.

Like the man down by the river, we continue to have a choice. Every moment, every relationship, every scenario in our lives are full of choices. We are being divided religiously, politically, ethnically and racially. We no longer seem to be able to respectfully disagree with one another.

But we still have choices.

Do we choose to listen to the advice of medical and scientific professionals?

Do we follow the advice of the scientific community or choose chat groups on social media? Do our words and behaviors unite or divide? Do we choose to deescalate rather than escalate a tense situation? Do we choose to be kind rather than rude, to listen rather than speak, to forgive rather than hold a grudge? To value the interests of others over our own?

As Americans we know and celebrate the truth that united we stand, divided, we fall. This is more than a mantra or battle cry — it is the foundation, the bedrock of our nation’s prosperity. Our unity in purpose is the answer in front of us to contain this virus, revive our economy, and improve our qualities of life.

For months we have been told what it would take to get us back to “normal.” We have all made choices, and here we are.

Luckily, there’s still time and choices to be made. To make meaningful change requires us all to look at ourselves: our words, attitudes and behaviors, and understand the influence our choices have on the lives of others.

It starts with me. I have choices to make. We have been given all we need! The answers are right in front of us. It is up to us to choose wisely.

When I look at the mirror, I need to make sure I do not see a man down by the river oblivious to the help and answers right in front of me.

Mike Gocsik is president of Sunnyside Farm, LLC. He is a leadership development consultant that specializes in unique, equineassisted retreats on their family’s farm in Vermilion.

Bunny was literally between a rock and a hard place. Her hiking group, the Mountain Marching Mamas, had come to a steep rock cleft on the Appalachian Trail, a challenging granite ascent that Charme, Ellen, Mary and Sylvia had traversed — but not Bunny.

With her 28-pound backpack, Bunny was stuck, stretching upward PAST IS PRESENT as far as she could reach JAMES BURNS but failing to connect with the outstretched eyes who raised families hands reaching down to in Florida while teaching pull her up to the top. school. The Mamas all They just couldn’t conhave hiking names, trail nect. What to do?

A tall man with reddish- labels for the AT. Bunny is Mother Superior while blonde hair and hiking Charme is Gypsy. boots suddenly appeared, Ellen is yet another dropped to one knee, (now retired) teacher who and, reaching downward, locked wrists with Bunny arrived in Florida from Kalamazoo, Michigan, and yanked her up to the and thus has trail name top. Bunny breathed a Mama Kazoo. Mary sigh of relief, the other moved from Ohio to IndiMamas all cheered and the man — well, he disap- ana and is Hoosier Mama, without a question mark. peared into thin air.

Gone. A trail angel, you She replaced "Amazing" Grace when knee probmight say.

Bunny was the one who lems took her off the trail.

Sylvia, a native Floridhad given this group of ian in the citrus business middle-aged mothers a with her family, goes by goal. They had been doing meandering one-week Orange Blossom.

We seem to be living hikes on the southern end in cantankerous times, of the Appalachian Trail, so lessons of camaradesometimes called the AT, rie from the Mountain in the late 1970s. But Marchin’ Mamas could when Bunny got breast be useful. They do have a cancer, Charme, Bunny’s system. sister, said, “We need a Rule one is fairness. long-range goal to focus They take turns in evus on the future.” Mount erything, from rotating Katahdin, Maine, was the bad sleeping spot in 2,000 miles up the trail. a trail shelter to who gets Bunny would live to see up early to make coffee it.

Some 42 years later, the on a cold morning or who pumps gas on car trips.

Mountain Marching MaAll for one and one for mas are still going strong all.

— perhaps a bit slower In the early years, there and more often in a car or canoe than with boots and were bumps on the road.

They once got sepabackpacks on the trail, rated on the trail, the two but still going. Charme groups having to pitch is Bunny’s sister, two tents for the night and retransplanted Ohio Buck-

uniting the next day. The only problem was that one group had the tents and the other group had the poles. So thereafter each hiker took her own small tent, poles and food, establishing independence just in case.

Rule two—learn from experience.

The Mamas hiked eight to 14 miles per day, depending on the terrain and weather. Hiking uphill in a hard rain was the worst.

But once they got off the trail for the day, shed their hiking boots and gathered around the campfire, it was mostly fun, gossip and giggles.

Each one had a night in which they gave their “state of the family report.” Topics varied from current events and global politics to their children’s progress in school — which went from K-12 to college to "omigosh, I’m a grandmother." But it was all just that, grand.

The Mountain Marching Mamas all became life coaches for each other, a bond that’s kept them best friends for four decades.

After finishing the AT in 1999, they took on trails in Europe and the western United States.

The Fairness Rule they followed became known as “The Mama Way.” In this time of divisiveness, we all could use a good dose of that.

And maybe that trail angel who magically appeared to pull Bunny to safety really was an angel — someone who comes along to help at just the right time.

That would be The Mama Way. James Burns is an Ohio native, a retired professor at the University of Florida, and a frequent contributor. Email him at burns@ise.ufl.edu.

LETTER You can't have it both ways To the editor: Lorain County Commissioner Sharon Sweda called for the Lorain County Fair Board to cancel the fair for this year.

She claimed the fair would not help the COVID-19 numbers and the fair board should think about the people.

Mrs. Sweda has a political fundraiser schedule for Aug. 22, the day before the fair starts. Will she take her own advice and cancel her political fundraiser,

or does she believe her event is more important than the kids in 4-H? The 4-H livestock auction helps these kids raise thousands of dollars.

This is another example of the board of commissioners thinking they are better than the residents south of Route 20.

Please join me and electing true leaders to the board of commissioners: David Moore and Michelle Hung.

Tom Williams

Note: This letter was sent before the Lorain County Fair Board voted to hold only a Junior Fair this year, and its language has been updated to reflect that decision.

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Man gets probation for meth lab found in Oberlin apartment

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"The theater isn't going anywhere. I want this building to last another 60 years."

— Amherst Cinema owner Chris Russo

STAFF REPORT

ELYRIA — An Oberlin man caught running a meth lab out of his apartment in September 2018 recently received probation after pleading guilty to two felony drug charges.

Sean Black, 48, of U.S. Route 20, pleaded guilty to trafficking in drugs and possession of criminal tools Sean Black in Lorain County Common Pleas Court in April.

A charge of illegal manufacture or cultivation of drugs was dismissed as part of his plea agreement.

Judge Chris Cook sentenced Black to probation at a hearing in May, ordering him to get a substance abuse evaluation as well.

Black was arrested in September 2018 and indicted the following month on charges of running the meth lab out of his home.

Acting on a tip received by the Elyria Police Department that Black was making meth, the Lorain County Drug Task Force got a warrant for Black's home, Lorain County Prosecutor Dennis Will said in October 2018.

"Lo and behold, there was a meth lab," Will said.

Oberlin Council OK’s legal action in pharma case JASON HAWK EDITOR

OBERLIN — City Council members are prepared to fight for a cash payout from Purdue Pharmaceutical, a manufacturer at the center of the opioid crisis.

In a rare noon session last Thursday, they voted to have Oberlin Law Director Jon Clark file a "proof of claim" against the company.

It would allow Oberlin to seek damages against Purdue, which declared bankruptcy last year.

The vote was held just five hours before a deadline set by the federal bankruptcy court to file claims.

Most of Council's discussions were private and protected by attorney-client privilege. In public, Clark asked for Council's blessing to seek payment for costs the city incurred by responding to opioid-related abuses.

Council President Linda Slocum said potential claims could seek to recoup what Oberlin spent in terms of police and firefighter responses to overdoses, as well as arming first responders with the life-saving drug naloxone.

"The epidemic has a price tag on communities. We want to make sure we have our fair share for what it has cost our local community," she said.

Purdue Pharma is the maker of OxyContin, which many experts say started the opioid crisis by hooking medical patients.

Lorain County Coroner Stephen Evans has called OxyContin and its chemical cousins "legal heroin."

The drug-maker's Chapter 11 filing was a key way to shield itself and the ultra-wealthy Sackler family that owns the company from thousands of lawsuits across the nation.

From 2009 to 2018, opioids were involved in 20,793 deaths in Ohio, according to a study of overdoses published earlier this year by Ohio State University's Wexner Medical Center.

The epidemic killed nearby 450,000 people in the United States over a 19-year period, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Rebels 14U baseball

Tryouts for the Ohio Rebels 14U baseball team will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22 at Amherst Township Park, 447786 Middle Ridge Rd. Arrive at least 15 minutes early for paperwork and be sure to take a copy of the player's birth certificate.

For more information or to schedule a private tryout, contact Joe Thayer at 440-225-6424.

‘Big Library Read’

Amherst Public Library patrons are joining millions of others around the globe in reading a historical fiction thriller ebook and audiobook during Big Library Read, the world’s largest digital book club.

Through Aug. 17, readers can borrow and read Tim Mason’s ““The Darwin Affair” and solve the mystery from home – with an Amherst Public Library card and no waiting – by visiting www.amherstpubliclibrary. org or downloading the Libby app. Readers can then discuss online at www.discuss.biglibraryread.com.

“The Darwin Affair” takes place in London during June 1860. When an assassination attempt is made on Queen Victoria, and a petty thief is gruesomely murdered moments later, Detective Inspector Charles Field quickly surmises that these crimes are connected to an even more sinister plot. Soon, Field’s investigation exposes a shocking conspiracy in which the publication of Charles Darwin’s controversial “On the Origin of Species” sets off a string of murders, arson, kidnapping and the pursuit of a madman named the Chorister.

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Amherst Cinema is not closed permanently. Its marquee is being updated and a new website will soon replace the one that's gone offline, according to owner Chris Russo.

Upgrades, not closure for historic cinema during pandemic downtime JASON HAWK EDITOR

AMHERST — The marquee has come down and its website has gone dark, but the show will go on at the Amherst Cinema.

Owner Chris Russo said rumors the downtown theater is closing are completely false.

In fact, he's pumped thousands of dollars into renovating the cinema during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"We would never close that cinema. We don't have any plans, because to be honest, it's a vital hub for downtown Amherst," Russo said.

Like theaters all across the nation, Amherst Cinema has a delivery problem. New movies are being delayed, especially big-money blockbusters.

"Wonder Woman 1984," "Marvel's Black Widow" and James Bond in "No Time to Die" are

been pushed back. Director Christopher Nolan's "Tenet" and "Avatar" sequels from director James Cameron are also delayed, and Disney Chris Russo has hedged on release dates for future "Star Wars" installments.

Others, like "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" and the ninth title in the "Fast and Furious" catalog have been rescheduled for 2021.

Russo said he had planned to open the Amherst Cinema doors on July 24 until Disney's live action "Mulan" was pushed back.

His plans also took a hit when "The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run" skipped theaters and went straight to digital.

"So the issue is the content," Russo said.

During the down time, he moved ahead with new paint for the building, new carpeting and aisle lights and updates for the marquee. The theater's lawn was also irrigated to give some life to the grass.

Breathing life back into historical properties has been Russo's goal in downtown Amherst over the past several years, he said. He owns Hot Dog Heaven, the former Fifth Third Bank property that is now home to the Mercy Health Foundation as well as the Brew Kettle.

When the theater reopens, Russo said he plans to launch deals for dinner and a movie.

In the meantime, he's unwilling to open Amherst Cinema for B-run movies or R-rated fare that doesn't fit the kid-friendly business model.

Even movie bookers are saying to hold off because business is just not solid during the pandemic — people don't want to go inside.

"We'll open up once it's safe," Russo said.

Commissioners praise decision to only hold a Junior Fair this year DAVE O’BRIEN THE CHRONICLE-TELEGRAM

ELYRIA — A scale-back of the Lorain County Fair to focus only on events for children and 4-H members drew praise last week from the Lorain County commissioners.

The supported the Fair Board's 11-9 decision to hold only a Junior Fair due to the danger posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

That vote prove prophetic — it

came on the eve of an order from Gov. Mike DeWine that shut down all but Junior Fairs across the entire state.

Commissioner Matt Lundy said he was glad the board decided to "showcase the Junior Fair and their projects."

"I want to thank the fair board for seeing and having the wisdom to see that 'Hey, we can still do something,'" he said. "I know it's a difficult time for the vendors, but unfortunately this is something beyond

everyone's control."

"I'm hoping we're going to have a very successful Junior Fair," Lundy added.

Commissioner Sharon Sweda also thanked the Fair Board "for the action they're taking to support the Junior Fair" and for forgoing a full fair with concessions, rides and crowds.

"When we're talking about attracting thousands of people to one site... it just seems too big an obstacle to be able to tackle and tackle safely," she said.

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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is one of the best-known books in English fiction. Written by Lewis Carroll nearly 160 years ago, it has been translated into 97 languages and has never been out of print.

Lewis Carroll wrote a second book about Alice and Wonderland called Through the Looking-Glass.

Down the Rabbit Hole

I don’t think…

Alice chases a white rabbit and falls down a rabbit hole!

She enters a strange and wonderful land.

Then you shouldn’t talk.

Alice met the Mad Hatter. Can you find the two tea cups that are the same?

Lewis Carroll’s books about Alice are sometimes called nonsense books. In the books, things happen that don’t make sense. Characters say things that make little sense. Yet, this nonsense makes people think and sometimes learn something new. Lewis Carroll’s “nonsense” quotes are some of the most thoughtful and memorable in the world of books.

In Alice in Wonderland, the Cheshire Cat tells Alice that everyone in Wonderland is mad.

The Cat doesn’t mean that everyone is angry. In this Wonderland, mad means a little bit crazy.

“But I don’t want to go among mad people,” Alice remarked.

“Oh, you can’t help that,” said the Cat. “We’re all mad here. I’m mad. You’re mad.”

“How do you know I’m mad?” said Alice.

“You must be,” said the Cat, “or you wouldn’t have come here.”

Mad has more than one meaning. It can mean angry and it can mean a bit crazy.

With a family member, look through the newspaper for five more words that have more than one meaning.

These are called homonyms.

Meeting the Queen

Alice met the grumpy Queen of Hearts in Wonderland. The Queen asked Alice her age.

“I’m seven and a half exactly,” said Alice.

“You needn’t say exactly,” the Queen remarked. “I can believe it without that. Now I’ll give you something to believe. I’m just one hundred and one, five months and a day.”

“I can’t believe that,” said Alice. “One can’t believe impossible things.”

“I dare say you haven’t had much practice,” said the Queen. “When I was your age, I always did it for half an hour a day. Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.”

Write down six impossible things. What would need to happen to make them possible?

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“Curiouser and Curiouser!”

Alice was so surprised by Wonderland and its strange characters, that Lewis Carroll made up a phrase to show her surprise. This phrase became so popular that it was added to the Oxford English Dictionary. It means something is getting more and more confounding.

The Cheshire Cat is one of the curious characters Alice meets in Wonderland. He has a large grin. Parts of his body appear and disappear while Alice talks with him. Soon Alice can see just one part of the Cheshire Cat. Circle every other letter to find out what she saw.

Smile!

Look through the newspaper and count the number of smiles you can find in photos, comics, etc. Have a parent try. Who found the most?

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Standards Link: Use the newspaer to locate information.

Lewis Carroll is a pen name. A pen name is a name some people use instead of their real name when they write a book. What was Lewis Carroll’s real name? Unscramble each scrambled word below. The letters in the circles spell the answer to the question.

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DISAPPEAR NONSENSE STRANGE CARROLL RABBIT QUOTES LEWIS QUEEN ALICE WHITE GRIN TONE HOLE CAT

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This week’s word:

FICTION

A O B E T H E R I E

The noun fiction means stories that describe imaginary events and people.

T E R Q G E N I E S

The dragon movie was a work of fiction.

N H B E E N I W L T R L A U W A R Y C S

S R A E P P A S I D

Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recongized identical words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.

Try to use the word fiction in a sentence today when talking with friends and family members.

Impossible? Not Today!

Look through the newspaper for an article or picture showing something that people 100 years ago might have thought was impossible.

Can you find more than one? How many?

ANSWER: A magic kit!

Standards Link: Use the newspaper to locate information.

Finish this sentence and then write a story with this as the first sentence.