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Sandstone project gearing up for a 2023 start AMHERST TWP. — Approvals for the first 43 homes in what will become the massive “Sandstone development” near the Ohio Turnpike were granted last week by the Amherst Township Zoning Board.

Those houses will make up Ryan Homes’ Sandstone Mills subdivision, according to town-

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They want to start now, if they can.

They want to start yesterday.

NEIL LYNCH, AMHERST TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE

ship Trustee Neil Lynch.

Developer Tom Oster said he plans to return in September to request zoning approval for roughly 200 townhouses. They’ll be built in a section of the project called the “Redwood” develop-

ment.

Over the next decade, he plans to build about 660 new homes and a huge commercial area on the 264 acres boxed in by the Turnpike, Route 58, Route 113 and Oberlin Road.

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JASON HAWK EDITOR

It will include 190 lots for Ryan Homes and 268 for K. Hovnanian. “The Four Seasons at Sandstone” will be a 55-andolder targeted community with a clubhouse, Oster said.

But first Lorain County officials

must pay for the construction of a dedicated roadway running east and west across the property, said Lorain County Assistant Engineer Robert Klaiber.

It would be paid for through a Tax Increment Financing district that is still being negotiated, he and Lynch said. TIFs don’t raise taxes, but they do put them to the side for special infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges SANDSTONE PAGE A2

Gibson's may Of cloves and kindess close unless college pays STAFF REPORT

If Gibson's Bakery isn't paid the money it won in a civil suit against its neighbor, Oberlin College, the 137-year-old familyowned bakery might be forced out of business, its attorney told a court in late July.

Attorney Lee Plakas asked Lorain County Common Pleas Judge John Miraldi to either order Oberlin College to pay the more than $36 million his clients are owed after winning a court case against the college in 2019, or to hold a hearing against an insurance company that holds Oberlin College's appeals bond.

"The delay in enforcing the unanimously affirmed judgment will result in irreparable harm to the Gibson family and their iconic bakery," Plakas wrote in the July 26 motion.

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Lorna Gibson, seen here in 2019 after punitive damages were announced, says Gibson’s Bakery may only be able to stay open a few more months.

The Gibsons are "still laboring under the stigma created by Oberlin (College's) conduct," he wrote.

The family had to mortgage their home and rental properties. Co-owners David Gibson and Allyn W. "Grandpa" Gibson GIBSON’S PAGE A3 Classifieds, legals, display advertising, and subscriptions Deadline: 1 p.m. each Monday Phone: 440-329-7000 Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Farmer Gary Krause looks over some of the garlic that was harvested by his Brownhelm Township neighbors and friends after he nearly died following a heart attack. The garlic has to be hung to dry out before it can be cleaned and prepped for sale.

Gary Krause lost his memory; neighbors rescued his garlic crop JASON HAWK EDITOR

BROWNHELM TWP. — Whether Gary Krause truly remembers anything of planting garlic fields late last year at his North Ridge Road farm, or of ever working the earth at all, is impossible to tell.

The 61-year-old farmer’s memories are either clouded or missing altogether. Much of the personal history he “knows” has been patiently explained again and again by family over the past six months as he’s recovered from a major heart attack.

“I’m a medical miracle,” Krause said last Wednesday afternoon, smiling broadly.

The day after Christmas 2021, he went into cardiac arrest. Parts of his life vanished in the ordeal, said his ex-wife, Susie Van Wagnen-Zsigray,

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Julene Woods, owner of Woods Family Farms, cleans some of the garlic that was harvested and prepped for her friend Gary Krause.

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who has remained a lifelong friend.

“He walked into the emergency room with a widow-maker heart attack in progress, with every artery blocked,” she said.

She described how after 45 minutes of oxygen deprivation, during which he was revived three times by CPR, Krause’s memory has been left severely damaged. Now he lives in a world that shifts from past to present and back, putting on details of his life from decades ago like they’re old clothes.

Krause may tell you he works for the Yellow Pages, selling phone book ads. That was a while ago, although it may not seem that way in his mind.

In more recent years, he took up garlic farming as a hobby — a big fan of Italian food, he loves the taste

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Oberlin schools get $42K security grant OBERLIN — The Oberlin City Schools have received $42,265 from the School Safety Grant Program offered through the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission.

District IT Director Steve Nielsen said $5,650 will go toward additional security cameras and a visitor management system at Langston Middle School.

An estimated $3,360 will go toward Oberlin Elementary School for a visitor management system and $33,254 will be used in the Oberlin High School for a visitor management system, replacement of old standard definition cameras, additional cameras and to replace the aging server that was used to store security camera footage, he said.

The visitor management system will require guests to present government-issued ID to be checked against sexual offender databases. It will also allow the Oberlin City Schools to create its own database of people who are not allowed near students by court order.

Superintendent David Hall said he is pleased the district was awarded the grant funding for school security improvements.

“In light of recent events and inflation significantly impacting budgets across the board, the funding could not have come at a better time,” he said.

Gov. Mike DeWine said it’s important for rural, urban and suburban schools alike have the safety and security resources they need.

In total, Lorain County schools will receive nearly $1.3 million in safety grants from the state. Grants equaled the amount requested by each school up to $50,000.

Funds can be used to cover physical security enhancements such as security cameras, public address systems, automatic door locks, visitor badge systems and exterior lighting.

Amherst lunch applications

The Amherst Schools have announced their 2022-2023 policy for free and reduced-price meals.

Parents of students who are unable to pay full price meals served under the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs are encouraged to fill out an application.

Families must meet federal income eligibility guidelines.

Eligible families may also qualify for Ohio's Healthy Start and Healthy Families programs.

For more information or to request an application, call (800) 324-8680.

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OBITUARIES DAVID THEODORE SELLERS, 94, a lifetime resident of Elyria, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake, following a full and meaningful life. Arrangements by Hempel Funeral Home.

ELIZABETH I. SKIDMORE (nee Canter), 75, a resident of Amherst, passed away Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her family. Arrangements by Hempel Funeral Home.

LARRY KNOBLE, 105, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022, following a full and meaningful life. Arrangements by Hempel Funeral Home.

JOHN A. HORVATH JR., 76, a lifetime resident of Amherst, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, at his home. Arrangements by Hempel Funeral Home.

Our condolences go out to families that have suffered the loss of a loved one.

To place an obituary or death notice in the Community Guide, call (440) 329-7000.

ANCOG SWORN IN AT AMHERST PD Jason Hawk | Amherst News-Times

Kyle Ancog was sworn in last Thursday afternoon by Mayor Mark Costilow as Amherst’s newest full-time police officer. The 23-year-old graduated in 2017 from Vermilion High School and in 2020 from the police academy at Lorain County Community College. He previously worked for the New London and Vermilion police departments as well as the Erie County Sheriff’s Office. His hire increases the Amherst Police Department roster to 23 full-time and two part-time officers.

Chief Mark Cawthon said swearing-in ceremonies always make him reflect on the reason he became a police officer: “I believe we can all make a difference out there,” he said.

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and sewers.

Amherst Township trustees have approved about 4,000 linear feet of roadway stretching west from Oberlin Road. It is waiting on permit approvals from the Army Corps of Engineers, said Lynch.

Lorain County Rural Water must also construct lines, the county has to extend sanitary sewers, Ohio Edison must supply power and Columbia Gas must build its infrastructure, said Lynch.

Klaiber said none of the utilities will go in the ground until 2023.

It’s too late in the year to advertise, bid and award contracts and — especially with broken supply chains — still have time for materials to arrive before the snow flies, he said.

“We’re just doing some little stuff right now like clearing trees and moving dirt around,” said Oster — he said he wants to ramp up the process in the spring.

Lynch said he knows Oster is champing at the bit to get houses started, “but there are some things that have to be done sequentially.”

Amherst Fire Chief Jim Wilhelm, who has sat in on planning meetings in the last few weeks, said he is most concerned about how water utilities for the development are designed. Amherst Township contracts with the city to provide fire coverage to that area.

He voiced concerns Friday about placement of fire hydrants.

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Water is “in the business of selling water to people.

They’re not in the business of supplying fire departments,” he said.

Wilhelm is also wary of increased emergency call volume. In recent years, his firefighters have been going to more and more calls, repeatedly setting records.

Already, about onethird of fire runs are to the township. Wilhelm said that by adding hundreds more houses and a large shopping area the balance is likely to shift significantly.

“I will say in my mind we’re probably looking at adding some more people,” he said. “Adding another station, it’s not out of the question. I think it needs to be thrown around the table.”

Mayor Mark Costilow said he’s not convinced the Sandstone development will prove to be that large a draw on Amherst’s resources.

“If it becomes a burden on the city, I’m going to be renegotiating that deal” for fire coverage, he said.

The city can revisit its contract with the township every five years. Amherst is not planning to deliver any other services to the Sandstone development, Costilow said.

“As far as providing services outside of our community, I don’t see the benefit unless we annex,” he said.

There has been no interest expressed by either developers or city officials to annex the Sandstone property into Amherst, he

said.

Wilhelm said the Route 58 corridor has been ripe for growth for many years — that was the pitch when the Ohio Turnpike built its booths there nearly 20 years ago.

In the meantime, the new Hampshire Farms subdivision on Oberlin Road already has 50 homes, and Wilhelm said he believes it will expand quickly with the right land acquisitions.

The Sandstone development could be the catalyst that spurs that growth, he said.

“Once that starts, that’s going to spring more commercial business out there.

Who knows? There’s a lot of land out there,” said Wilhelm.

Amherst Schools Superintendent Michael Molnar is also watching the project with interest.

With 459 single-family homes in the plans, he is preparing for an enrollment boom.

Historically, public school enrollment bottoms out and then starts to build again every 20 years.

Families watch their children grow up and leave the nest, then a lot of retirees sell their homes to younger couples and process starts over.

Molnar said Amherst recently hit 3,600 students and started to swing upward again. This year, he expects to be at 3,800.

Last year, the district expected to grow by 50 new students and instead doubled that number.

“We already know we’re going to be on the uptick,” Molnar said. “… This is

just going to add to it.”

After closing and demolishing two schools, and building the new Powers Elementary, now he believes construction might be necessary again.

A committee has been formed to weigh the options before Sandstone and other developments force the issue — Molnar said that if enrollment gets to about 4,400, it will mean a new school is needed.

Lynch said he has no doubt the Sandstone project will be a magnet for growth, but he hopes to keep it controlled and steady.

Since it was first announced in 2019, Oster’s development has been a prickly subject for Amherst Township residents who want to protect their rural way of life. Lynch said many residents moved there to get away from suburban sprawl.

With time, some of the apprehension has melted away, he said.

“I think this particular one, people have accepted it. Now our job is to get the best development we can,” he said.

Township trustees are trying to capitalize on the situation, working with Oster to address longstanding issues such as water retention.

Sandstone development plans call for 17 linked retention ponds — that’s more than is strictly required, but Oster said he is willing to overdesign it to help mitigate some of the township’s historical problems with flooding.

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Teachers can get free school supplies The Cram the Cruiser “School Supply Store” will reopen from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 13 at the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office, 9896 Murray Ridge Rd., Elyria, Sheriff Phil Stammitti announced.

It will operate on the second Saturday of each month through May 2023, with the exception of December.

Any teacher in need of

school supplies for their classroom can visit the free “store” to take a limited amount of supplies.

The stock is targeted for kindergarten through sixth grade. Sheriff’s deputies expect there to be ample folders, writing paper, pencils and pens are available for all grades.

Teachers must show their school ID to verify they

work for a school system located within Lorain County.

Supplies will be located in the Sheriff’s Office warehouse. On arrival, follow posted signs.

The School Supply Store is stocked via donations to the sheriff’s office annual Cram the Cruiser event at the Lorain County Fair.

For more information, call (440) 329-3844.

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FROM A1 died while the case was on appeal.

Lorna Gibson, widow of David Gibson, "estimates that unless there is substantial change in circumstances, the bakery may only survive for the next couple of months," according to her attorney.

Oberlin College got an appeal bond through Zurich American Insurance Company after Miraldi ordered it in July 2019. Appeals bonds ensure a monetary judgment can be paid if an appeal fails.

The Gibsons attorneys have asked the court to order Zurich to pay the bond.

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This past fall, he planted a crop double the size of previous years, and was growing Gary’s Gourmet Garlic from a roadside stand into a bigger business.

Then came his heart attack. During a long hospital stay and then recovery, the seasons changed and his fields went untended.

By late spring, rural Brownhelm neighbors noticed Krause’s garlic was overgrown. Asking around, they learned about his heart attack.

Julene Woods, who runs Woods Family Farms on Cooper Foster Park Road, said she tracked down Krause’ daughter, Lexi Broussard, who lives in Maryland, to see what could be done to help.

With permission, Woods rallied a small army of volunteers to harvest the garlic crop — some 32,000 bulbs weighing 4,000 pounds.

The plants had been in the ground weeks longer than normal. “Some of it was pretty rough looking because it didn’t come out as early as it should have,” Woods said.

But a crew of about 30 families got the work done and has turned to curing and cleaning the garlic to be sold.

Last week, Krause visited the Woods Family Farm and thank the many families lending a hand. At first she didn’t realize, but Woods said eventually it was impossible to ignore — Krause had no recollection of garlic or how to clean it. So volunteers re-taught him the steps.

“It was heartbreaking, but he was so willing to help,” she said.

Tears streamed down Van Wagnen-Zsigray’s face as she talked about the selfless care complete strangers have shown.

“I’m just grateful there are people in this world that have that level of kindness and awareness, and want to help others,” she

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About half the harvest still hangs in Woods’ barn, drying on strings hung from extension ladders.

“It’s incredible,” Krause said last week, visiting the makeshift operation, and musing about the work that has gone into saving his crops.

Woods said she’s learned more about garlic in the last few weeks than she’d ever dreamed possible. In the past, she’s planted about 150 bulbs herself, but Krause’s long rows dwarfed her own garden.

The work hasn’t been hard, Woods said, but is time-consuming. Some helpers have taken baskets home to work on in their spare time, and more volunteers are needed to get remaining bushels prepared for sale.

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In the meantime, Krause said he physically feels great since being released from the hospital. He credits his recovery to — well, what else? A steady diet of garlic.

However, it’s unclear whether his memory will ever return.

“What’s amazing is that his memory may be gone, but Gary is just the same,” said Van Wagnen-Zsigray. “He’s the same person we’ve always loved.”

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Fall president’s dinner

A dinner honoring President Harry Truman will be held from 5-9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3 at the Amherst Eagles, 1161 Milan Ave., Amherst.

The Amherst Historical Society event will feature appetizers and a cash bar at 5 p.m. with Truman presentations at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. and the Swing City Big Band at 7 p.m.

Period attire is encouraged. There will also be a basket raffle and 50-50 raffle.

The cost is $55 per person or $100 per couple; or $45 for members and $80 per member couple. Reservations are required by Aug. 22. Call (440) 988-7255.

Fairs enter friendly food fight

Farm Credit Mid-America, Rural 1st and several area county fairs have partnered to collect donations to benefit local food banks as part of a statewide contest.

Erie, Lorain and Huron county fairs are all taking part.

Now in its second year, “Fight Hunger, Stock the Trailer” is a friendly competition that helps junior fairs across Ohio collect food.

Last year, eight counties across central and southeast Ohio collected more than 21,000 pounds of food that went on to benefit 18 local food banks. Now “Fight Hunger, Stock the Trailer” is expanding from a pilot project to a statewide initiative.

You can take nonperishable food items to: • The Erie County Fair from Aug. 9-14 • The Huron County Fair from Aug. 15-20 • The Lorain County Fair from Aug. 21-28 The total weight of all donations will be calculated at the end of each fair and first, second, third place and cash prizes will be awarded at the end of the summer to the county fairs that collect the most food.

Prizes include a $500 award for each county fair that contributes, followed by a $5,000 donation to the fair that raises the most food, followed by $3,500 for second place and $1,500 for third place. All prize money awarded will support local junior fair activities.

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LEGALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please be advised that Lorain City Council will host a public hearing on Monday, September 12, 2022 in the Lorain City Council Chamber at 200 West Erie Ave., Lorain, Ohio. The hearing will commence at 5:45 p.m. to discuss the following item: ZCA 3-2022 - An application to rezone PPN: 02-03-001-108029 @ 4851 W. Erie Ave from B-1 to R-3. Mukesh Desai is the applicant.

The Lorain City Planning Commission met on August 3, 2022 and recommended approval of the item above to Lorain City Council. Copies of all documentation related to this proposal will be on file for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of Council, 200 West Erie Avenue, Lorain, Ohio. Please contact Breanna_Dull@cityoflorain.org for additional information.

BREANNA DULL, CMC LCCG 8/11;8/18;/2022 20706823 PUBLICATION OF LEGISLATION The following is a summary of legislation adopted by Lorain City Council on July 18 & July 25, 2022. The complete text of each item may be viewed or purchased in the Clerk of Council Office @ Lorain City Hall, 200 W. Erie Ave., Lorain, OH, during normal business hours or contact Breanna Dull @ 204-2050 (Breanna_Dull@ cityoflorain.org). The following summary of legislation passed has been reviewed/approved by the Law Director for legal accuracy as required by state laws.

7/18/22 Resolution 32-22 Recognizing & commending Nancy Krasienko, an advocate of fighting and education people about the opioid crisis. 103-22 Recognizing & commemorating former Chief of Police Cel Rivera by designating Broadway between West Erie & West 1st Street the honorary name “Chief Cel Rivera Way”.

104-22 Recognizing & commemorating Celestino “Cel” Rivera by renaming Oakwood Park “The Celestino “Cel” Rivera Oakwood Park”.105-22 Auth the S/S Director to enter into a contract for the purpose of improving various traffic signals.106-22* Amending Ord. 96-19, agreement A-19-034, w/ Coldwater Consulting, LLC for professional services related to the Lower Black River AOC Remediation & Restoration program. 107-22* Auth S/S Director to enter into an agrmt for grant funding w/ Ohio Dept of Development Brownfield Remediation Program for Stoveworks Brownfield Revitalizations project. 10822* Ratifying the acceptance of grant funding from the Ohio Dept of Development Brownfield Remediation program for the Lorain Pellet Redevelopment project. 109-22 Auth S/S Director to enter into an agreement w/ Verdantas for professional services related to the Pellet Terminal Redevelopment project. 110-22* Amending Sections 1 & 3 of Ord. 190-21, auth the S/S Director to enter into contracts for the purchase of materials/ supplies for the Pub Prop

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Dept by increasing amount to $965,358.33 111-22* Auth the operation of under-speed vehicles in the City of Lorain. 11222* Auth S/S Director to enter into contract w/ the highest rated/ranked engineering firm for prof services related to the implementation of Cityworks, asset management software in Util. Dept. 113-22* Auth S/S Director to enter into contracts w/ TKE Company for $82,138 for upgrades to both City Hall elevators w/o bid. 114-22* Amending Section 1 of Ord. 189-21, purchase of gasoline, fuel, oil & other petroleum products needed for various depts. by increasing dollar amount to $1,175,000. 115-22* Amending Cod. Ord. Chapter 557: “Weeds”, Section 557.01 “Notice to Cut Weeds or High Grass”. 116-22 Auth S/S Director to make application to ODOT for 90/10 funding for planning safety improvements at SR611- Henderson & Colorado Ave. 117-22* Auth S/S Director to apply for the Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI) Planning Grant administered

by HUD w/ LMHA. 118-22* Amending Ord. 2-22. 119-22* Appropriation.

12022 Auth S/S Director to enter into MOU between the City & Lorain FOP #3 in accordance w/ the provisions of Article 40, Section 40.4 of the CBA. 12122 Auth S/S Director to enter into MOU between the City & Lorain Prof Firefighters IAFF Local 267 in accordance w/ the provisions of Article 20, Section 20.3 of the CBA. 7/25/22 Ordinance 122-22* Amending Section 16.4 of Ord. 93-21 by establishing the position of Office Manager for the BHP Dept. 123-22* Auth S/S Director to enter into an agrmt w/ Civic Plus for a citizens’ response system for the Public Properties & BHP Depts. (*Denotes legislation was passed as an emergency.)

LCCG 8/4-11/22 20706021 PUBLICATION OF LEGISLATION DECLARING IT NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT SIDEWALKS IN THE CITY OF LORAIN, OHIO AND REQUIRING ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS TO CONSTRUCT THE SAME. Lorain City Council passed Reso. No.24-22 on June 6, 2022, requiring the following property owners to construct/ repair sidewalks in accordance with the provisions of ORC Section 729 and Lorain Codified Ordinance Ch. 903.

The specifications and cost estimates prepared by the City Engineer are on file and listed below: The owner of said lots abutting/abounding the proposed sidewalks above shall construct and/or repair, in accordance with said sections, plans and specifications of file in the Clerk of Council and City Engineering Office within a period of 30 days after the service of notice. The Council shall have the same construction/repair completed and the entire cost shall be assessed on the property of each defaulting owner made in a lien thereon, to be collected in a manner provided by law, with penalty and interest. Any person objecting to an assessment on said list shall file an objection in writing with the Clerk of the Legislative authority @ 200 West Erie Avenue, Room 103, Lorain, Ohio, within two weeks after the expiration of the receipt of notice provided for herein.

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Amherst Council may beef up fines, language about nuisance properties JASON HAWK EDITOR

AMHERST — Conditions at a run-down Jackson Street home are making Amherst Council take a second look at fees for city workers to clear nuisances and hazards.

For a decade, neighbors have been demanding action against Sherwood Smith, who owns 167 Jackson St. Smith doesn’t live there, but the house isn’t legally abandoned. Yet other who live close by have told City Council the smell is horrendous, rodents come and go and debris litters the yard.

Mayor Mark Costilow said that after serving a final 10-day notice, he ordered a crew to get rid of junk and remove overgrowth — a process that took several hours over the course of two days.

Amherst’s ordinances allow the city to charge for the work: $100 for up to an hour of labor, or $200 if it takes longer.

That doesn’t sit well with Costilow, who wants to beef up the fines for future violators.

“I’m sure we spent more time, effort and dollars clearing that

nuisance at that house than what we charged,” he told Council’s Ordinance Committee last week.

Costilow is proposing charging a nuisance homeowner the actual cost of city workers’ labor, including their hourly wage and benefits, plus a per-hour charge for equipment used, with a $150 minimum.

For the Jackson Street clean-up, he couldn’t say exactly how much the amount would have been under his proposed rate structure — but it would have been more than the $200 bill sent to Smith.

“I would guess very more substantial than $100 or $200 for some of these bigger jobs,” he said.

Councilman David Janik, D-at Large, noted that a lien is placed on the tax bills of property owners who don’t pay such fines.

“It seems to be just adding more teeth to what we have, which I think is a great idea,” said Councilman Martin Heberling, D-at Large.

Dealing with big-scale property maintenance code violations isn’t that common in Amherst, Costilow said later. The Jackson Street ordeal convinced him the city’s language needs to be stronger, more clearly defining what constitutes a hazard.

He said the existing language doesn’t do a good job of defining what is brush and overgrowth as opposed to landscaping. It’s not clear about when outdoor furniture becomes “rubbish,” or how long downspouts and other house parts have to lie in a yard before they’re considered garbage.

As for Smith’s property, Costilow said it’s been brought under control for now. Crews may have to return if grass and other plants are allowed to grow unchecked again, or if the house continues to deteriorate.

Even though neighbors have repeatedly said it’s in rough shape, citing a hole in the roof and water seeping indoors, the home has not been condemned. Costilow said he does not believe it will be condemned or marked for demolition anytime soon.

City Council in the meantime tabled the proposed overhaul of the nuisance property fines and language, with a 6-0 vote. Councilman Ed Cowger, R-Ward 2, was absent from last week’s meeting.

Council President Jennifer Wasilk, who attended virtually, has suggested pushing the matter back to September in a bid to clear the legislative body’s calendar through August.

Consultant hired to assess possible new Lorain County Jail at $80,000 DAVE O’BRIEN THE CHRONICLE-TELEGRAM

ELYRIA — The Lorain County Board of Commissioners took another step last week toward refurbishing or outright replacing the Lorain County Jail, entering into a consulting agreement with a Florida firm to assess the current state of the jail.

Commissioners Matt Lundy, a Democrat, and Michelle Hung, a Republican, voted to hire CGL Cos. of Miami "to provide assessment services for the county jail" for $80,880, plus expenses not to exceed $8,350.

Commissioner David Moore, a Republican, had an excused absence from the meeting.

"We as a county have been looking at our county jail and the serious concerns that we have that need to be addressed over there," Lundy said. "Part of this process is to make sure we bring in a company that can provide an overall assessment so that we can actually make a determination of what we can and can't do and the associated costs that go with that."

A review committee made up of Lorain County

Common Pleas Court Administrator Sherry Clouser, County Administrator J.R. White, Deputy County Administrator Karen Perkins, county Facilities Director Dan Gross and Lorain County Jail project specialist Andy Laubenthal chose CGL from four firms that sent in proposals.

The firms were ranked based on their qualifications to do the job. The review committee then scored each firm, selected three for interviews and then interviewed the firms' references "to make sure we vetted the companies as best we could," Perkins said.

So the eventual winner would be selected based on its qualifications and not on price, the firms submitted their cost proposals in sealed envelopes that weren't opened until after their qualifications were reviewed.

Clouser said the review committee "unanimously agreed" to pick CGL. "Everyone we reached out to for that firm had very positive things to say," she said.

The long process of upgrading the jail will continue with another group of judges, court officials, administrators and facilities staff getting together

to gather information and data about the current jail.

Perkins said the goals are to identify the current and possible future jail size; analyze the jail population; perform a study on how to control the jail population; forecast jail capacity requirements; evaluate potential uses and expansion of the current jail building; do a site evaluation; and estimate jail development costs.

She said future meetings will be held with the commissioners and the public, with input from jail and court officials, elected officials, the public and jail inmates.

Lundy said he's also concerned that about 25 percent of jail inmates are detoxing from drugs, and about half have mental health issues that need addressed. Many have both, he said.

White said he felt "very comfortable that is a major emphasis for" CGL. "They recognize that as being a need," he said.

The current jail was built at 9896 Murray Ridge Rd. in Elyria in 1977, making it 45 years old. It is a 24-hour operation housing hundreds of inmates and in need of constant repair, sheriff's office administrators have said.

A 206-bed addition was

built in 1998, but that has aged quickly, Sheriff Phil Stammitti told commissioners in March.

Issues with the building include bad plumbing, broken showers, collapsed outdoor drains, and rooftop heating and cooling units at or beyond capacity, officials have said.

When it comes to fixing the problems at the current jail and planning for the future, "we just want to make sure we do it efficiently and effectively," Lundy said.

CGL was founded in 1974, according to its website. One of its senior fellows is former Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Director Gary Mohr, who held that post from 2010 to 2018.

CGL was responsible for the Ohio correctional system master plan of 2014 and helped design the Nathaniel R. Jones U.S. Bankruptcy Courthouse in Youngstown and the new 350,000-square-foot Franklin County Common Pleas Court in Columbus.

Those two buildings won LEED certification awards from the U.S. Green Building Council.

CGL has dozens of other courthouses, jails and corrections facilities on its resume.

Local schools get $1.3M in safety grants Lorain County schools will receive nearly $1.3 million in safety grants from the state of Ohio, Gov. Mike DeWine announced last week.

At the Ohio School Safety Summit in Columbus, he announced more than 1,000 K-12 schools across Ohio will receive state assistance to pay for security upgrades "that enhance the safety of students and staff."

Grants equal the amount requested by each school up to $50,000.

Funds can be used to cover physical security enhancements such as security cameras, public address systems, automatic door locks, visitor badging systems and exterior lighting.

It is the second round of such grants. In the first round in May, Midview schools received $200,000.

The grant recipients in Lorain County were: • Amherst Schools: $136,579.

Amherst Junior High School and Walter G. Nord Middle School each got $50,000. Marion L. Steele High School got $36,579.

• Avon Lake Schools: $262,689.

Avon Lake High School, Learwood Middle School, and Troy Intermediate School received $50,000 each.

Redwood Elementary School received $35,084. Eastview Elementary School received $29,704.

Erieview Elementary School received $24,831. And Westview Elementary School received $23,071.

• Columbia Schools: $150,000.

The money was split evenly in $50,000 increments between Columbia High School, Columbia Middle School and Copopa Elementary School.

• Elyria Schools: $300,000.

Eastern Heights Middle School, Ely Elementary School, Elyria High School, Hamilton Elementary School, the Northwood Campus and Westwood Middle School each received $50,000.

• Firelands Schools: $72,805.

Firelands Elementary School received $50,000 and Firelands High School got $22,805.

• Horizon Science Academy of Lorain: $50,000.

• Keystone Schools: $132,600.

Keystone Elementary School and Keystone Middle School received $50,000 each, and Keystone High School got $32,600.

• Lorain County JVS: $50,000.

• Mansfield Preparatory Academy, Lorain: $44,000.

• Midview Academy/Midview Virtual School: $50,000.

• Oberlin Schools: $42,265.

Oberlin High School got $33,254, Langston Middle School $5,650 and Oberlin Elementary School $3,360.

"With the start of the new school year quickly approaching, we want students, staff and parents to know that we care about school safety, and we're working every day to make sure that rural, urban and suburban schools alike have the safety and security resources they need," DeWine said. "Helping schools pay for important security improvements is just one component of our comprehensive school safety approach that also supports the mental well-being of our kids and the work of local law enforcement to prevent crime."

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COVID ‘seems to have plateaued’ in Lorain County JASON HAWK EDITOR

With 882 new cases in the prior seven days, Lorain County remained rated “high” for the spread of COVID-19, according to weekly data released last Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The infection rate seems to have plateaued, said county Health Commissioner Mark Adams. Based on the evidence, he believes the BA.5 variant is burning itself out and the numbers will crash when they are updated tonight.

It’s likely Lorain and other “red” counties will move straight past yellow to green status, which the CDC uses to indicate low spread, he said.

From July 28 to Aug. 4, there were 49 new hospital admissions for COVID among Lorain County residents, but intensive care unit beds used by patients with the virus dropped, the CDC said.

Among people who had symptoms and got tested, 19.2 percent were positive.

For right now, nearly all of Ohio is bathed now in red on the CDC map that tracks COVID-19 spread. The map is updated every Thursday night.

Neighboring Medina and Ashland counties are among the 19 counties that have remained at “moderate” yellow. Only two counties — Hancock and Seneca — stayed green.

Adams said he’s more interested in what’s happening in northeastern states such a Pennsylvania, New York and Vermont, where COVID has been in sharp decline.

That’s a good sign for Northeast Ohio, which has generally trailed New England’s pattern by three to four weeks, he said.

The pandemic is not over, though. Adams said that based on how waves have worked over the last two years, he expects another spike in October or November.

Each spike is likely to get less severe until COVID is a seasonal nuisance like the cold or flu, he

said.

For now, he’s putting together recommendations for Lorain County’s school superintendents, who have asked about whether masking is needed this fall.

Masking only children and school staff 6 hours per day isn’t going to put a dent in the spread of COVID, Adams said.

But common sense precautions that became standard during the pandemic should continue, he said — frequent hand-washing and sanitizing surfaces, for example.

“A lot of the things we adopted for COVID, those are good things to have because they can help us out with flus and colds,” said Adams.

He is also compiling recommendations for reducing the risk of monkeypox. Oberlin College has reached out for advice because of its international and LGBTQ populations, Adams said.

He does not anticipate any issues here with monkeypox.

There were 7,102 confirmed cases in the United States as of

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Most of Ohio's counties have high spread of COVID-19 and are indicated in red. Spread is moderate in yellow counties and low in green counties.

Friday morning, and only 38 in Ohio, according to the CDC. A large portion of those have been identified in Cuyahoga

County. There have been none in Lorain County, though plenty of people have been tested, said Adams.

Republicans elect Mike Witte, Patty Stein to party seats DAVE O’BRIEN THE CHRONICLE-TELEGRAM

Republican voters in state Senate District 13 elected Mike Witte their new state Central Committeeman last week, replacing Lorain County GOP Chairman David Arredondo on the state party's top committee.

Witte, of Amherst, received 5,453 votes to win the contest. Arredondo, who was appointed to the position in September following the resignation of Kipton Mayor Bob Meilander, came in second with 4,041 votes. Peter Aldrich was third with 2,166 votes, according to incomplete and unofficial results from the Ohio secretary of state's Office.

In the Republican state central committeewoman's race, the two candidates were neck and neck in vote tallies.

Incumbent Committeewoman Patty Stein held a narrow lead of 5,553 votes to Anderson's 5,482, according to incomplete and unofficial results from the secretary of state's office.

As it stood on Election Night, Stein's 71-vote lead is out of recount range, but that could change once provisional ballots are counted. Vote totals need to be within one-half of 1 percent to trigger an automatic recount.

Democratic state Central Committee candidates Dan Ramos and Ann Tanner

were unopposed.

The central committees of both the Democratic and Republican parties have 66 members each: One man and one woman for each of 33 state Senate districts.

In the case of the Mike Ohio GOP, those who Witte are elected to the volunteer position meet quarterly in Columbus, and sometimes more frequently on the subcommittee level, to decide which candidates to endorse and select their party's chairperson when necessary.

Witte, an architect, third-generation owner of Bert R. Witte Inc. in Amherst and a former candidate for Amherst Board of Education, thanked everyone who supported and voted for him.

He previously ran for state central committeeman in 2014 and 2016, he said. His primary goal this time is to "try to make it more fair for people to run in the primary."

The party "seems pretty intent on supporting the incumbent as opposed to challengers," Witte said.

He pointed at what he called the "astounding amount of effort put forth" to defeat state Board of Education member Kirsten Hill, who unsuccessfully challenged incumbent Republican state Sen. Nathan Manning of North Ridgeville for

the GOP nomination in the 13th Senate District.

It "seemed like an awful lot of effort spent to put down a challenger," Witte said. "The endorsement process puts the weight of the party in favor of the endorsed person, which is almost always the incumbent."

The party shouldn't keep "recycling the same career politicians," he said.

In a statement he sent to The ChronicleTelegram, Arredondo thanked the "thousands of voters who supported my candidacy for the Republican State Central Committee."

He wrote that he regrets "I did not do enough to ensure a win for them and me."

Arredondo called for party unity statewide and nationwide "to ensure a win in November."

"It is entirely possible that our entire ticket consisting of 21 candidates will win," he said, saying the Ohio Supreme Court races on the ballot are of "utmost importance."

He also congratulated the other Republican candidates who won their primary races, including Witte, and said he was "very pleased" with Republican turnout.

"I know that some Democrats switched and some Independents voted Republican. Before this primary, there were only 907 more D's than R's. My hope is that we closed this gap yesterday," Arredondo said. "My principal mission as chairman

of the Lorain County Republican Party is to recruit, support and elect Republicans to office and I will do my best to continue doing so. Thank you for your support for me and our Republican Party."

Aldrich also thanked his supporters. He also expressed regret that he hadn't put the amount of effort he wanted into the race, having taken a new job just after throwing his name in.

Aldrich said he was "kind of disappointed" at the structure of the race. He said he never was contacted by state party officials to answer questions about his candidacy so they could make an endorsement decision.

"I'm a little perplexed how somebody can endorse in a race when they don't talk to everyone," he said.

Aldrich said the state party hasn't been audited in years and needs to be more transparent about the decisions he said are currently made behind closed doors.

"They had their hand-picked candidates," he said, "when they never even interviewed me or sent questionnaires."

Stein thanked the voters for returning her to the state Central Committee for a third term.

"I appreciate the support they gave for me and look forward to listening to them in the future and following what they would like me to do," she said Wednesday.

A message seeking comment was left for Anderson.

AAA says Americans are becoming interested in electric vehicles A quarter of Americans say they would be likely to buy a fully electric vehicle for their next auto purchase, according to AAA’s latest consumer survey.

Millennials lead the way, with 30 percent saying they would go electric.

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BULLETIN BOARD Sea-themed scavenger hunt

The Amherst Public Library’s 18th Annual Scavenger Hunt runs through Monday, Aug. 22.

Pick up an entry sheet in the second-floor children’s area and take a walk around downtown Amherst to locate each sea creature in a local business window. As a bonus, scan the QR code with each creature for a live look at the sea animals in action.

The hunt is open to all ages.

Work on your own or as a team — each participant will receive a gift card for a sweet treat from Little Devil Cupcakery and a free children’s or young adult book to keep. Entries must be received by the Youth Services department by 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 22.

The Lorain County Community Guide Bulletin Board is for local nonprofit and not-for-profit events. Items are published on a space-available basis and will be edited for style, length, and clarity. Send your items to news@lcnewspapers.com.

Air patrol to hold open house

Amherst TOPS Club 1105 will host an open house from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11 at the Amherst Healthplex, 47160 Holstein Dr. TOPS is short for Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Learn how it can help you meet your weight loss goals.

The Lorain County Composite Squadron, a local union of the Civil Air Patrol, will hold an open house from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 13 at the Lorain County Regional Airport, 44050 Russia Rd., New Russia Township.

Members of the squadron will be present to explain the air patrol’s missions. CAP offers programs for anyone ages 12 and up with a focus on cadet programs, aerospace education and emergency services.

For more information, visit oh003.cap.gov or call public affairs officer Capt. Lisa Blair at (614) 937-1177.

Comets kick-off

Giveaway to help Ukrainians

Weight loss club open house

The Amherst Quarterback Club and Junior Comets will present a Comets football kickoff for the 2022 season from 3-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11 at Marion L. Steele High School.

There will be inflatables, music, skills games, face paint, food trucks a Comets merchandise sale and 50-50 raffle. There is no charge for activities, which are geared toward all ages.

A high school scrimmage will be held at 7 p.m.

Sliman’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Amherst is holding a raffle for a 2022 Jeep Wrangler, with proceeds going to the American Red Cross to support Ukraine refugees.

Tickets are $100 and may be purchased at www.slimanssupports.com or in person at the dealership. The winner will be pulled at the 2nd Annual Comet Cruise Car Show at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 14. The car show runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. that day.

Oberlin library meeting

Author talks about Beatles

The Oberlin Public Library board will meet at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11 at the library. The meeting is open to the public.

Yar! Pirates on the lake

Did you know there were pirates on the Great Lakes?

Christopher Gillcrist, director of the National Museum of the Great Lakes, will talk about a historical and cultural re-examination of piracy and its implications for understanding Great Lakes history. The talk will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11 at the Herrick Memorial Library in Wellington.

No parrots or peg legs included, but there will be a healthy dose of thievery, mutiny and other unsavory tales. Registration is requested and can be done by calling the library at (440) 647-2120.

Cross country fundraiser

An Amherst Comets boys cross country benefit dinner will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11 at the Amherst Eagles Hall, 1161 Milan Ave. The menu includes either flame-grilled steak or a half lemon herb bone-in chicken with green beans, red potatoes, salad and desserts. The buffet will be open from 6:30-8 p.m.

The cost is $25. Only advance tickets will be sold, with an Aug. 7 deadline to order by calling (440) 864-4654 or visiting www.pogiescatering.com.

Second Saturdays in Oberlin

Second Saturdays will be held Aug. 13 in downtown Oberlin.

From 9 a.m. to noon, stock up on fresh vegetables and fruit at the Oberlin Farmers Market in the City Hall parking lot. Activities for kids will be offered from 10 a.m. to noon in the East College Street courtyard.

A character meet-and-greet will be held from noon to 2 p.m. in the downtown area, and a caricature artist will be there from noon to 3 p.m. Enjoy music on the sidewalks and discover sales and promotional events at shops. Local nonprofits will be on Tappan Square from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Women’s history tour

The “One Step More” Oberlin women’s history walking tour will be offered at 11 a.m. on Saturdays, Aug. 13, 20 and 27.

The Oberlin Heritage Center tour highlights struggles for women’s rights in the city’s past as well as important local figures who led the fight.

Admission is $6 for adults and free for children, students and OHC members. Register in advance at www.tinyurl.com/ OberlinHeritage or by calling 440-774-1700.

Back to School Bash

The Wellington Schools’ Back to School Bash will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13 at McCormick Middle School, 627 N. Main St. The free event is for Wellington students entering kindergarten through 12th grade. Kids and their families are invited to celebrate the start of the school year with giveaways, activities, informational booths and more.

Take a journey into rock music history with Dave Schwensen, author of “The Beatles at Shea Stadium” and “The Beatles in Cleveland.” He will speak at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 15 at the Amherst Public Library.

Schwensen will explore the Beatles’ legendary 1965 performance at New York’s Shea Stadium. The first modern outdoor stadium rock concert, a capacity crowd of 55,600 watched John, Paul, George and Ringo perform on a hot August night.

Celebrate this pivotal moment in rock and roll history on its 57th anniversary.

Learn about the making and restoring of the television special, view concert films and hear rare live recordings and details about a “secret” Beatles recording session. A display of Beatles memorabilia will be available for viewing 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after the program. Copies of “The Beatles at Shea Stadium” and “The Beatles in Cleveland” will be available for purchase at a library discount at a signing after the program.

Registration is suggested for this program. Visit www.amherstpubliclibrary.org or call (440) 988-4230 to register.

Supply drive at the library

A “fill the backpack” school supply drive to benefit Amherst Schools students will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 17 in the Amherst Public Library parking lot.

The event is sponsored by Friends of the Amherst Public Library and the city’s police, fire and utilities departments.

Volunteers will assist with the drive-thru drop-off drive. If you are unable to attend the drive-thru, supplies can be taken to the library ahead of time. Supplies needed include usual school items as well as cleaning wipes, quart and gallon resealable bags and facial tissue.

Oncologist to discuss cancer

Mercy Health Lorain Hospital will host an evening of education and conversation with Dr. Mita Patel, a breast surgical oncologist.

The event will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 17 in Ross Conference Rooms 1 and 2 at 3700 Kolbe Rd., Lorain.

COVID-19 safety measures will be in place, and masking is required. Registration is not required.

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States, with nearly 340,000 new cases expected to be diagnosed this year. Women often have a leading role in their family’s health care, but as caregivers they often put others first instead of prioritizing their own health. The goal of this event is to empower women to make their health a priority and help them understand what steps they can take to improve their health as well as the care options available for those facing a cancer diagnosis.

Patel will discuss breast health along with the latest advancements in treating breast cancer. Following her presentation, there will be a question-and-answer session.

Shupe homestead history

Learn about a historical mystery in a program at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 18 at the Amherst Public Library.

Historian Matt Nahorn will talk about those who called Amherst’s Historic Shupe homestead their own home, including a connection to plans for the land around nearby Oak Point Road. Discussion and tips on how to research your home and property will also be provided.

The event is free and open to the public.

Dinner for Ukrainian refugees

A dinner to benefit Ukrainian families now living in Lorain County will be held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 18 at Ariel on Broadway, 301 Broadway, Lorain.

It will feature Ukrainian cuisine and music. Profits will be donated to LorainCounty4Ukraine to support emergency needs of refugees who relocate here, said Finance Committee Chair Mitchell Fallis.

The evening will start on the rooftop, with a cash bar and the sounds of the bandura, the national Instrument of Ukraine, performed by Irene Zawadiwsky from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Dinner will be served from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the ballroom with live Ukrainian classical music featuring operatic soprano Julie Anna Gulenko and violinist Kiarra Saito-Beckman. The menu includes chicken paprikash, kielbasa and saurkraut, perogies and homemade desserts.

Tickets are $50 per person and must be purchased by Aug. 14 at www.arielbroadwayhotel.com. There will also be a silent auction and raffles.

Want to build a rain garden?

A master rain gardener program will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursdays from Aug. 18 to Sept. 16 at Henry’s Barn, 466223 U.S. Route 20, Oberlin.

Learn to design and build your own rain garden. They are Rain gardens are beneficial to waterways, storm drain systems, wildlife and ecosystems. The cost is $50. Visit www.tinyurl.com/ RainGardener to register. Space is limited and seats are being filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information, call (440) 776-4871.

Line dancing at the park

The city of Oberlin will hold a Family Fun Night from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19 at Park Street Park.

JustUs Line Dance Crew will teach moves. Help paint large canvas murals to be displayed inside the former Prospect Elementary School, which now houses the Oberlin Recreation Department. The event is free and open to the public.

Trucks will have food available for purchase, including ice cream.

Meteor shower watch party

Take blankets, chairs and telescopes if you have one to view the Perseid meteor shower starting at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19 at Huntington Township Community Park on Route 58, just south of Route 162.

Staff from Wellington’s Herrick Memorial Library will provide some telescopes at the event. Register by calling the library at (440) 647-2120.

In the event of rain, the event will be moved to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20.

Remembering Stanley Miller

All are welcome to attend a memorial event and community gathering in honor of the Rev. Stanley Miller and his commitment to faith and social justice.

It will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20 at the George Abram Memorial Pavilion, 273 S. Main St., Oberlin.

The Rev. A.G. Miller will welcome guests and the Rev. Dr. Marvin McMickle will provide a keynote address following brief remarks by representatives from Wesley United Methodist Church, Rust United Methodist Church, the YWCA Elyria, the Oberlin Rotary Club and Miller’s family. Attendees are invited to remain after for light refreshments and fellowship. Some seating will be provided but guests are encouraged to also take their own.

In the event of rain, the gathering will be held at the First Church in Oberlin UCC and the location change will be confirmed at www.firstchurchoberlin.org.

Stanley Miller grew up in Cleveland and was a graduate of Glenville High School and Kent State University. He retired after working for 30 years with Ameritech and pastored several churches, including Wesley United Methodist Church of Lorain and Rust United Methodist Church of Oberlin. He was committed to serving his own community and many others, particularly in areas of social justice and education. He served as the executive director of the NAACP Cleveland Branch and with the YWCA’s Anti-Hate Taskforce in Lorain County, Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Warrensville Heights City School District, East Cleveland City School District Academic Distress Commission and Oberlin Rotary Club.

Miller passed away in September 2021 after a brief battle with cancer.

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County’s first case of monkeypox is confirmed Monkeypox can be spread:

• By person-to-person through direct contact with the infectious rash, scabs or body fluids.

• By respiratory secretions during prolonged, face-to-face contact, such as while kissing, cuddling or sex.

• From pregnant person to fetus through the placenta.

• By touching things that were used by a person with monkeypox, including sheets, towels and other objects that touched the infectious rash or body fluids.

If you have a new or unexplained rash or other symptoms, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that you avoid close contact, including sex or being intimate with anyone, until you have been checked out by a healthcare provider.

Source: Lorain County Public Health

JASON HAWK EDITOR

Lorain County’s first case of monkeypox was confirmed by testing Friday.

A resident is isolating and the risk to the public is low, county Health Commissioner Mark Adams said.

He could not provide information about the patient’s situation, but said Lorain County Public Health is contract tracing and attempting to limit the spread of the disease.

“The message for everyone is to be calm. This is not COVID,” Adam said.

Early in the day, giving an update on the COVID-19 pandemic, he said there were no area monkeypox cases even though many people had been tested. That changed in the afternoon, when the Ohio Department of Health reached out to confirm the case.

Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by a virus, and is in the same family that causes smallpox, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

It’s rarely fatal, but can have unsightly symptoms that though mild can leave scarring.

Most telling is a rash on the hands, feet, chest, face or privates. It goes

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through several stages, including scabs before healing.

Other symptoms include fever, chills, swollen lymph nodes, exhaustion, muscle aches, headache and congestion, according to the CDC. But health experts say it’s nothing like COVID, and this isn’t the start of a new pandemic.

Rather, monkeypox is notable because it’s not often found outside of Africa, said Adams. There have been outbreaks in the United States before, but they tend to be short-lived because of access to clean water and medicine.

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The art of the scam

Jason Hawk | Amherst News-Times

Sgt. Brian Bowers of the Amherst Police Department talks to seniors Thursday, Aug. 4 about how to safeguard themselves against the increasingly aggressive efforts of scammers.

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AMHERST — Just minutes before he was scheduled to start a class last Thursday on how to avoid costly scams, police Sgt. Brian Bowers’ phone chirped.

It was a text claiming to originate from Huntington Bank, telling him there was an emergency and he needed to click a link to unlock his account.

The catch: Bowers has never been a Huntington customer.

“Don’t ever click those links,” he said, holding his phone up for a group of seniors who gathered at the Amherst Public Library.

Most of them said they’ve been victimized before, even if they weren’t bilked out of big bucks.

Take Prudy Jefferys of Amherst — she recalled being swindled by someone who claimed to work for Spectrum Cable and promised he could lower her bill. The next thing she knew, she was sending him money.

She was lucky. Though there was resistance at first, her bank eventually reversed the charges.

Reta Mick, also of Amherst, described how about a decade ago she clicked on a pop-up that claimed her computer was infected with a virus. It locked her computer and held it hostage.

“I didn’t know what I was doing,” Mick said. “I just knew it seemed important, and that I needed to do something.”

Older residents are the favored targets for scammers, said Bowers. But the truth is they’ll go after everyone and anyone, playing a numbers game they hope will pay off.

There’s been a sharp uptick lately in scams that go after impressionable teenagers, many who just got their first jobs and are learning to handle money, he said. They’re especially vulnerable to scams that proliferate on social media, selling items at prices that are too good to be true.

Even Amherst police Chief Mark Cawthon recently got a threatening call from a scammer who threatened to have him arrested if he didn’t make an immediate payment over the phone, said Bowers.

“He got a good laugh out of that” and hung up quickly, said Bowers.

The Federal Trade Commission says it received 2.8 million fraud reports from consumers in 2021, with losses of more than $5.8 billion.

That represented a 70 percent increase over fraud tracked by the FTC in 2020.

The most common traps involved promising prizes, sweepstakes and lottery winnings, internet services and business and job opportunities, according to the federal agency.

Consumers reported losing $2.3 billion to “imposter” scams that involve fast-talking, high-pressure demands to send money, usually through wire services or gift cards.

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LCCC and UH deliver new ‘Earn and Learn’ program FOR THE COMMUNITY GUIDE

When University Hospitals noticed an unmet need for licensed practical nurses, the company turned to Lorain County Community College to help develop a creative solution.

The result is the new LPN Earn and Learn program that allows current UH employees working as patient care nursing assistants to earn the LPN credential.

Students in the program will remain full-time employees at

UH, earning full pay and benefits while they complete LPN courses and training through LCCC. Upon successful completion of the program, students will have the opportunity to be hired as LPNs at the hospital.

A group of 16 students will begin classes in August.

“I am so excited about this first cohort of the LPN Earn and Learn program in partnership with LCCC,” said Adrianne Shadd, manager of workforce development and outreach for University Hospitals Health System. “It’s been wonderful working with LCCC to create

workforce development programming that addresses barriers to employment and skill building.”

For Ashlee Pollock, 32, of Elyria, the opportunity to join the program came at the perfect time. In April, she earned her state tested nursing assistant credential through LCCC’s Fast Track and Elyria Skill City programs. She began work in July as a PCNA at UH and was accepted to the LPN Earn and Learn program.

“Everything with LCCC has been opportunity after opportunity,” Pollock said. “This pro-

gram is amazing. I can still work and get paid while I complete the next step in my education.”

Earn and learn opportunities are built into many LCCC program pathways. Expanding that model to the LPN program makes sense, said Debbie Brown, LPN program coordinator.

“We work closely with UH as a clinical partner, as well as a place where our graduates are hired,” she said. “Bridging that gap with this LPN earn and learn provides even more opportunities for students and for the hospital to develop and retain highly skilled nurses.”

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officers — the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office has repeatedly warned of calls made by scammers claiming to be deputies and threatening arrest if payment isn’t made right away.

“Obviously that’s not how it would work,” said Bowers. Law enforcement isn’t going to wipe warrants clean by taking payments over the phone.

If there really is a warrant, officers will either knock on your door or handle it when you get pulled over for a traffic violation, he said.

The same goes for the Internal Revenue Service. It’s not going to text or email to try to collect unpaid taxes, said Bowers, and local police wouldn’t be sent to your door for tax-related arrests.

Another increasingly common ruse is the “Romeo scam,” he said.

It’s run by someone who kindles romances, usually via social media, worming their way into the hearts of lonely folks until they open their bank accounts.

But the most common scam is good old fashioned high-pressure telemarketing fraud. Bowers recalled a case he worked early in his career, in which a woman was hooked and made payment after payment after payment in pursuit of a “free” car.

She lost more than $70,000 by the time the scammer wrung her dry, Bowers said.

“Her kids had to take power of attorney over her because she just kept falling for it every time (the scammer) called,” he said.

His advice: • Don’t buy from unfamiliar companies.

• Be wary of fake websites.

• Don’t pay in advance unless you’re dealing with a trusted, reputable business.

• Take time to make decisions.

• Never respond to an offer you don’t understand.

• Don’t agree to keep conversations secret.

• Don’t make payments by wire service or via gift cards.

• Think twice if a caller claims to be a relative and is asking for money to bail them out of an emergency.

Call other family members to verify the story.

• Don’t click on pop-up ads online.

• Don’t click on any unsolicited internet link. Doing so may give access to your digital device and sensitive information, but it also alerts scammers that they found an active number or email address, and they’ll start contacting you more often.

• Don’t answer calls from private

numbers.

• Don’t give out credit card or banking account information over the phone, unless you were the one who called a trusted business such as your doctor’s office.

• Be wary of door-to-door scams.

Many cities, including Amherst, require salespeople to register and get a permit to solicit.

That requirement does not apply to the press, religious groups, most nonprofits and companies offering free services such as estimates, however.

Bowers said Amherst police buckled down on door-to-door scammers hawking “high-quality cleaner” earlier this summer — it turned out it was just expensive watered-down Windex, he said.

• Credit rating companies are required to provide a free check once per year, so use it. Bowers said it may reveal that an identity thief has used your personal information to open a loan in your name.

If you discover a loan that’s not yours, call the lender to file a dispute, notify the credit bureau in writing and be sure to file a police report to protect yourself.

“Just come up to the police department. We’ll get you pointed in the right direction,” Bowers said.

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6. Mandela’s org.

9. Horned birds 13. Silly and insignificant 14. U.S. counterpart to British M15 15. Inuit skin boat 16. Long oar 17. Acronym, abbr.

18. Movie “____ Day Care” 19. *End of a pencil, sometimes 21. *”Back to School” star 23. Asian restaurant frying pan 24. Anne ____ of gothic fiction fame 25. ____ Beesly of “The Office” 28. Cote d’Azur city 30. Opposite of comic 35. Major mountain chain in Russia 37. It launched Columbus, acr.

39. Walk through slush 40. Lindsey Vonn’s prop 41. *Geography class prop 43. Bear in the sky 44. Idealized imaged of someone 46. Reflect deeply 47. Stake driver 48. Dismiss (2 words) 50. Not want 52. Albanian money 53. *Cafeteria ware 55. Rare find 57. *Paper holder 60. *Fictional high school in “Grease” 63. Pope’s court 64. Barley brew 66. Run-of-the-mill 68. Boat contents 69. Little bit 70. Tale, in France 71. Small island 72. I, to Claudius 73. Terminated DOWN 1. Fleur-de-____ 2. Sometimes it’s enough 3. Wild ox of India 4. On spouse’s side 5. Infamous Baby Face 6. A long way off 7. Network at 30 Rock

8. Wispy clouds 9. Yemen’s neighbor 10. ____ receiver 11. The Tramp’s spaghetti-slurping companion 12. Limit, to some 15. Bovine milk dispensers 20. Increasing 22. Month X 24. Reverberate 25. *Student 26. Scent, usually pleasant 27. Malaysia native 29. “Keep ____ and Carry On” 31. *One at high school reunion 32. Small Asian ungulate 33. September edition, e.g.

34. *Dry-erase marker predecessor

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Ashlee Pollock is a member of the first LPN Earn and Learn program at Lorain County Community College.

Lorain County Fair board elections are Aug. 22 WELLINGTON — Elections for the Lorain County Fair board will be held from 1-7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 22.

There are seven positions open with three-year terms, and one position open for a one-year term.

To be eligible to run, candidates must be at least 21 years old, a resident of Lorain County, a current member of the Lorain County Agricultural Society, provide a copy of their driver’s license or other acceptable ID and submit to background checks prior to the election.

To be a member of the Agricultural Society, you must purchase a membership pass for $30. Candidates may pick up petitions from the secretary’s office at the fairgrounds between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Petitions must be signed by 10 other society members and returned to the secretary’s office by noon on Monday, Aug. 15.

For more information, call Fair Secretary Charisse Nikel at (440) 647-2781.

MONKEYPOX

FROM B1 In 1990, there was an outbreak across the Midwest in which 71 cases were identified. In 2003, monkeypox was spotted — again in the Midwest — and was stamped out after just 47 cases.

This time around, the situation is worse. As of Monday, the CDC had tracked 7,510 confirmed cases across the nation. That number had grown by more than 400 over the weekend.

The Lorain County case was Ohio’s 39th. Again, over the weekend the number statewide grew to 45. With 11.8 million residents in the state, those are still tiny numbers as a percentage.

Spread of monkeypox is usually linked to international travel to places where there are outbreaks. And the CDC notes it is disproportionately found in among people who are gay.

Adams said that prior to the positive test, he had already been in contact with Oberlin College, which had asked for recommendations to reduce risks. The college has a large percentage of students who travel internationally, and also has a sizable LGBTQ community.

Monkeypox doesn’t spread through the air, but through prolonged contact or via surfaces.

“You’d have to be kissing somebody for two hours straight if you were going to get it through airborne contact,” Adams said. “It’s just not that easy to spread. It’s really got to be intimate contact.”

Lorain County Public Health advises to avoid close skin-to-skin contact with people who have a rash that looks like monkeypox. And don’t touch anything that a person with the disease has used.

Wash your hands often with soap and water, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, especially before eating or after using the bathroom, health experts said.

LCPH has informed Lorain County doctors on what symptoms to watch for. Adams said local hospitals are already seeing a rush of people who are concerned that rashes or other skin blemishes could be monkeypox.

His advice is to stay calm and check with your doctor.

36. Toy construction set 38. Having the know-how 42. Lament for the dead 45. When one is not oneself (2 words) 49. Joker to Batman, e.g.

51. *Do this in Math class 54. *Do this in Speech class 56. Subatomic particle 57. Sable and beaver, e.g.

58. *Type of exam 59. Like SNL 60. *Grader’s suggestion 61. City in Sweden 62. “A day ____ and a dollar short” 63. Some special effects, acr.

65. Fall behind 67. Type of Christmas lights

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Oberlin man charged with shooting in Elyria STAFF REPORT

Jason Hawk | Amherst News-Times

Peggy Sinibaldi said 5 Points Tavern, previously the Pour House, has been her family’s “home base” in downtown Amherst for years. Now the Sinibaldis and friend Joey Martinez are reopening the Park Avenue bar, which has been remodeled since closing in December.

Sinibaldi family’s ‘home base’ to reopen as 5 Points Tavern JASON HAWK EDITOR

AMHERST — Peggy Sinibaldi wants the new 5 Points Tavern to be the place where everybody knows your name.

“I want it to feel like the neighborhood Cheers bar,” she said Monday while making final preparations for the Park Street space to open this Friday.

For years, the former Pour House was her family’s bar of choice.

It’s where they’d meet on weekends, where her son Jonathan’s bands Less Than 88 and Bang started playing and where close friend Joey Martinez began hosting trivia nights.

The Sinibaldis knew everyone behind the bar, and felt at home.

“We’ve been everywhere downtown, but this was our home base… Everybody we knew would come in. It was just comfortable,” Peggy Sinibaldi said.

In December 2020, the family thought seriously about purchasing the Pour House from owner George Kolcun, who was ready to retire. The time wasn’t right, and another buyer stepped forward.

When that deal fell through, Sinibaldi jumped at the chance to buy the business.

Pour House closed in December. Since then, it’s been renovated inside with new tables and Amish-made stools. The bar and back counters have been stripped and painted, new drywall hung, rough brick exposed and new lights and floor-

ing installed. Old televisions have been replaced.

Martinez’ do-it-yourself skills have been invaluable, said Sinibaldi, but a lot of friends and patrons also chipped in to restore the neighborhood bar.

A ribbon will be cut for the 5 Points Tavern at 5 p.m. Friday as the doors open for the first time, and DJ Midwest Mitch will provide music.

Sinibaldi said she has big plans for entertainment in the remodeled bar, from dance music to live bands, stand up comedy and magic shows.

The venue is larger than it looks from the outside. It’s been expanded several times over the years and has space for 170 customers, with a stage at the back.

Sinibaldi said getting the tavern ready for action has been a lot different than running a salon. She was a stylist for more than 50 years, and owned A David Anthony Salon & Spa in Lorain before retiring.

Buying the former Pour House space was an investment for her son, Jonathan, 32, whom Sinibaldi said aspires to one day run a restaurant.

It’s a bit of a family calling. Her oldest son, Jeff Harrell, owns Bar Fly Saltwater Grill in Safety Harbor, Florida.

“That’s what it’s all about — family,” Sinibaldi said. “It’s being with people, socializing. This town has a really good feel to it, and we want to help others make memories. This will be a place for people to meet up with family and friends.”

RAIN? NO PROBLEM

Angelo Angel | Amherst News-Times

Dan Strait and his grandson, Ryan, take some swings during a rainfall Sunday, July 17 at Whiskeyville Golf Club on Route 58 in Amherst Township.

Money available for AC repairs through LCCAA Residents who qualify for the Lorain County Community Action Agency’s summer crisis program can also receive help repairing their air conditioning systems.

If you’re over 60 or have a medical condition, LCCAA can pay up to $500 to repair your central air conditioning system.

To receive help from the summer crisis program, households must be living at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty level and meet one of the following criteria: • At least one household member is age 60 or over.

• A household member has a documented medical condition worsened by extreme heat.

• Their electric service has

been disconnected or they have received a disconnect notice.

• They are trying to establish new service.

• They are enrolling in PIPP Plus for the first time.

• They are an existing PIPP

customer in default.

To receive an air conditioner, fan or repair assistance, qualifying households must also include a member 60 or over or have a medical condition.

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An Oberlin man is facing charges he shot at a home in Elyria and threatened its owner in June.

Nazir Rountree, 18, is charged in an indictment handed up in court on July 28 with felony charges of improperly discharging a firearm and tampering with evidence, and misdemeanor aggravated menacing, according to court records.

He pleaded not guilty to the charges in Lorain County Common Pleas Court on Thursday. The case has been assigned to Judge Chris Cook.

Rountree was being held in Lorain County Jail on $10,000 cash bond, according to jail records. If released on bond, he must wear a GPS monitor.

A temporary protection order is in place forbidding Rountree from entering Colonial Oaks Mobile Home Park in Elyria, according to court records.

On June 8, Elyria police officers went to a home in the 200 block of New York

Avenue in Colonial Oaks that had been hit by a bullet.

The resident heard the shot, opened her front door and heard an unknown person say "'Next time it will be you,'" according to Nazir an Elyria police report.

Rountree The path of the bullet was traced to a home in the 100 block of Pennsylvania Avenue. Officers found a spent bullet casing on the porch there.

The resident of the Pennsylvania Avenue home allowed police inside to search for guns. A 9 mm Taurus handgun was found inside a box of feminine products under the bathroom sink, police said.

Witnesses told police they heard a gunshot outside, and Rountree told them "'I told you I was going to blow one off.'"

The gun, a 12-round magazine, ammunition, the spent casing and 24.4 grams of marijuana were seized as evidence, according to Elyria police.

Looking at Lorain County’s ultra-low primary turnout JASON HAWK EDITOR

Primaries never attract the crowds and excitement of a presidential election, or even the congressional mid-terms.

Going into last week’s exceedingly rare second Ohio legislative primary, Lorain County Board of Elections Director Paul Adams knew turnout was going to be low — especially with only a few races and no issues on the ballot.

His guess was 9 percent, and he was right on the money.

When the polls closed Tuesday, Aug. 2, bipartisan workers counted just 19,370 ballots.

That’s just 8.9 percent of the county’s 217,420 registered voters. A few more absentee ballots mailed by the legal deadline were expected to trickle in, and Adams was confident the final tally would be 9 percent.

But primaries are, by definition, for the big parties, and in Lorain County the vast majority of voters choose not to be affiliated with either Democrats or Republicans.

While the two parties control the decisionmaking process at the state level, the county’s 153,387 independents outnumber party voters by roughly 2.4 to 1.

So most polling stations remained fairly empty throughout Election Day, especially with a 1,953 people choosing to vote absentee by mail and another 2,432 voting inperson during early voting hours.

Interestingly, Oberlin was home to both the busiest voting locations and the slowest in Lorain County, when measured per capita.

Without Oberlin College students on campus in force, the city’s 8th precinct had turnout of just 0.72 percent — but it was rivaled by many other “normal” precincts countywide, where just 1-3 percent of voters took part.

Meanwhile, Oberlin’s 2nd precinct was abuzz with balloting, for 32.84 percent turnout.

Adams said voting machines returned to Kendal at Oberlin on the city’s north side for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and residents there and in the surrounding neighborhoods are extremely politically active.

As a precaution early in the pandemic, Kendal was closed to the public.

Last year, voting for its residents moved to New Russia Township Lodge.

Only a couple other spots in Lorain County saw decent turnout.

Amherst was the strongest city overall, with 13

percent of its registered voters participating in the primary. Certain North Ridgeville precincts were also active.

Adams said he believes those trends are because of the two cities’ links to candidates. Amherst is home to both Ohio 53rd House District candidate Joe Miller, a Democrat who has served in the state legislature since 2019, and Republican Kirsten Hill, the Ohio Board of Education member who challenged Ohio Sen. Nathan Manning for the 13th District seat.

Manning and his mother, Gayle Maning, uncontested Republican incumbent for the Ohio House of Representatives 52nd District, both live in North Ridgeville. Their home precincts had stronger turnout than other areas.

With more heavily contested races, Republicans were more active in last week’s voting, casting 11,614 ballots compared to Democrats’ 7,756.

Those results are unofficial until the Board of Elections certifies them.

The process usually takes two or three weeks.

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Brianna Rakar and her dog, Jasmine, pose with mascots during the 2021 North Ridgeville Corn Festival.

Corn-eating contest returning for 47th annual North Ridgeville fest JASON HAWK EDITOR

NORTH RIDGEVILLE — Get your chompers ready and grab some napkins, because the corn-eating contest is returning to the North Ridgeville Corn Festival.

It’s the sweetest, messiest tradition for the annual party, which runs from Friday, Aug. 12 to Sunday, Aug. 14 on Bainbridge Road between Root Road and State Route 83.

“With the COVID situation we had the last couple of years, we didn’t feel it was a safe thing to do. But we’re looking forward to getting it going again,” said John Butkowski, who launched the Corn Festival in the 1970s and has served on its organizing committee ever since.

He is crossing his fingers and hoping against rain when the fun begins at 6 p.m. Friday. An opening ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. and the evening includes magic and balloon art, kids’ games, the Kiwanis Club’s Cutest Dog Contest and music by country singer-songwriter Adam Calvert will perform from 8:30-

10:30 p.m. followed by fireworks.

The festival reopens at 11 a.m.

Saturday. Registration for a classic car show at South Central Park will run from 9 a.m. to noon, with 120 or more vehicles expected. Entry is $10 the day of the show.

There will be people’s choice trophies, awards for the oldest running Oldsmobile, farthest distance traveled and plaques for the first 100 cars. Voting runs from noon to 2 p.m.

Registration for the corn-eating contest will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a $5 entry fee. Participants will start chowing down at 4:30 p.m.

Tony Shultz will perform acoustic music from 7-11 p.m. in the beer garden, and the fiddler Chris Higbee will perform at the gazebo from 8:3010:30 p.m.

The grounds will reopen at noon Sunday. DJ Guy will play from 1-4 p.m.

The “Grand Parade” will begin at 1:30 p.m. from North Ridgeville High School, traveling north on Ranger Way to Center Ridge Road, then Root Road to Bainbridge and back to the high school.

To march or ride in the parade, register at www.nrcornfest.

org/2022-grande-parade.

Grande Parade trophies will be presented at 4:30 p.m.

Lorain County native Guy DeNillo will take the stage from 1-4 p.m. and Schultz will perform in the beer garden again from 2-6 p.m.

Throughout the weekend, free parking will be available at North Ridgeville High School. No parking is allowed in any of the grass areas.

A school bus shuttle will run between the high school and festival grounds. The first run will be 15 minutes before the festival begins each day, and the last will be 30 minutes after it ends.

Butkowski said the Corn Festival has through the years been an important fundraiser for civic groups and nonprofits. But even more importantly, it’s created a bond the entire community shares.

“It’s almost like a homecoming weekend,” he said. “We don’t call it that, but a lot of the graduates of North Ridgeville High School have their alumni association reunion on that weekend because they know so many people come back for that weekend.”

College gets $229K for galactic research STAFF REPORT

Oberlin College has received a grant worth more than $229,000 from the National Science Foundation "to fund research on the composition of gas in galaxies to assess contamination levels while providing research opportunities for undergraduate students."

Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Cleveland, announced the funding as part of seven grants totaling nearly $6.7 million to five Northeastern Ohio universities.

"Research in science and technology is critical to create jobs and improve our economy. We unleash more American innovation when everyone is able to participate and we nurture all Ohio talent," Brown said.

Other grants included: • $2.24 million for Cleveland State University to fund research on freshwater and forest management. The project seeks to provide research opportunities to members of underrepresented groups and to broaden interest in science.

• $2 million for CSU to fund a graduate education

program designed to equip students with the skills needed to develop assistive technologies for those with physical disabilities.

• Nearly $395,000 for the University of Akron to fund a modern graduate education program for master's and doctoral students that promotes teamwork, data science research and multicultural collaboration to prepare them for today’s work environment.

• $250,000 for the University of Akron to fund the development of new processes for lithium battery manufacturing. This

project seeks to use 3D printing capabilities to remove the shape limitations of current batteries.

• $999,995 for Case Western Reserve University to fund research investigating how artificial intelligence can be used to predict evolving public health crises. The project hopes to see how AI can help prevent future pandemics and to train the next generation of researchers in this field.

• Nearly $575,000 to Kent State University to fund research in data systems and computer science.

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Marwan Ghanem, a 2022 graduate in biology and neuroscience, is the recipient of the Oberlin College Nexial Prize.

Marwan Ghanem receives Oberlin’s Nexial Prize AMANDA NAGY OBERLIN COLLEGE

OBERLIN — Marwan Ghanem came to Oberlin College from a STEM-centered high school in Egypt, where he worked in teams to design and test solutions for Egypt’s challenges.

While he considers himself fortunate to have an early foundation in interdisciplinary research, it was through Oberlin’s liberal arts courses in anthropology, history and sociology that Ghanem began to rethink approaches to problem solving.

A resident of El Mahalla El Kobra, Egypt, Ghanem proudly holds the distinction of being the first African, Arab and international Muslim student to receive Oberlin’s Nexial Prize, a $50,000 award made annually to a member of the graduating class whose science studies are complemented by a profound interest in the study of culture.

With majors in biology and neuroscience and a minor in Middle Eastern and North African studies, Ghanem will use the Nexial Prize to study how cultural upbringing might influence the development of neuropsychiatric disorders among Arab youth.

“I feel honored that Oberlin believes in my potential as a next-generation leader and scientist,” Ghanem said.

“The Nexial Prize will advance my goal of understanding neuropsychiatric disorders.”

The Nexial Prize was launched in 2017 with support from an alumnus who wanted to recognize the contribution that Oberlin’s liberal arts education made to his successful career as a scientist and manager, as well as his growth intellectually and culturally.

During his academic and experiential learning journey at Oberlin, Ghanem received the Oberlin College Research Fellowship award through the Office of Undergraduate Research and studied the neural mechanisms behind drug addiction and learning with Assistant Professor of Neuroscience Christopher Howard, where he was a contributing author on three papers.

Under the mentorship of Biggs Professor of Neuroscience Gunnar Kwakye, he developed his understanding of genetic and environmental influences in neurodegeneration. Specifically, Ghanem and Kwakye are co-authors on a paper in preparation that examines how the HTT gene and heavy metals cooperatively alter cellular and biochemical processes to promote Huntington’s disease. He also studied Middle Eastern cinema history in a private reading with Professor of History Zeinab Abul-Magd.

“I was attracted to Oberlin’s liberal arts education, which widened my horizons to non-STEM fields like the study of cultures in anthropology, history, and sociology, in addition to the exceptional training in neuroscience research,” Ghanem said.

Through Oberlin’s winter term and summer research grants, he conducted research at Zewail City of Science and Technology in Egypt to develop a portable water filtration system for arid areas in Africa.

“Oberlin reshaped the way I approach the world and its challenges,” he said. “I came to discover the key to solving problems is vulnerability — being vulnerable to admit lacking the knowledge and to find humility is what a scientist needs to solve big problems.”

Kwakye, whose research team studies the impact of environmental pollutants on the development and progression of various neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and multiple system atrophy diseases, says he admires Ghanem’s positive attitude, work ethic, and growth mindset.

“I have been impressed with his humility and cross-disciplinary knowledge. He perseveres through challenges, loves to learn, and supports the younger generation of students,” Kwakye said. “His dedication to research and ability to work independently and collaboratively are outstanding. I am optimistic that these qualities will propel him to success in graduate school and beyond, and I am delighted that he has received this well-deserved recognition.”

At Oberlin, Ghanem was a Bonner Scholar, and he was involved in the Muslim Students Association, the African Students Association and the Middle Eastern and North African Students Association. He also participated in the Interfaith Student Council and Barefoot Dialogue.

Ghanem plans to enroll in the neuroscience doctorate program at the Scripps Research Institute.

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IN A REAL PICKLE(BALL)!

Photos by Angelo Angel | Wellington Enterprise

The pickleball court at Wellington Community Park was hoppin’ Saturday as people turned out to learn the game and practice drills. THRIVE! Southern Lorain County arranged for two classes to teach the game, which was invented in 1965 and has boomed in popularity the last few years. Retired physical education teacher Karen Fisher and South Lorain County Ambulance District paramedic Teresa Bosela led the classes.

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Wellington FD promotions

Chad Regal has been promoted to assistant chief of the Wellington Fire District.

He’s served the department for 24 years, most recently as lieutenant.

Regal is an emergency medical responder, fire safety inspector and assistant fire instructor. He’s also a tender with the Lorain County Dive Team and is certified to the swiftwater operations level with the Lorain County Swiftwater Team.

Kenny Knapp, who has nearly 10 years of experience in the fire district, has been promoted from firefighter to lieutenant.

He is a paramedic, fire safety inspector, fire instructor and EMS instructor, and serves on the Lorain County HazMat Team as a hazardous materials technician.

Rich Fox, a firefighter of four years, was also promoted to lieutenant. He is an emergency medical technician.

Mike Barlow was also promoted from firefighter to lieutenant after 12 years in the Wellington Fire District.

He is an emergency medical responder and a member of the Lorain County Dive Team as a public safety diver.

The promotions are the result of the vacancy left by the departure of former Assistant Chief Bill Brown, who now serves as chief of the Vermilion Fire Department.

Win up to $100 in contest

Tom Johnson passes out pickleballs for people coming to learn the game.

Oberlin Municipal Light and Power System and Wellington electric customers can enter Efficiency Smart’s “Picture of Efficiency” photo contest for a chance to win up to $100 and an energy efficiency kit.

Through Aug. 31, customers can submit an original photo and caption that details how Efficiency Smart has helped them save energy. Efficiency Smart will select finalists from the submissions, and a vote will take place on its Facebook page in September.

The five finalists receiving the most votes will win the following prizes: • First place — $100 and an energy efficiency kit • Second place — $75 and an energy efficiency kit • Third place — $50 and an energy efficiency kit • Fourth place — $25 and an energy efficiency kit • Fifth place — an energy efficiency kit For more information or to enter the contest, visit www.efficiencysmart.org/photocontest.

Efficiency Smart is a nonprofit that partners with the city of Oberlin and village of Wellington to promote energy and cost savings.

Energy audits

Home energy audits by Providing Oberlin With Efficiency Responsibly have resumed. Funding assistance is available to Oberlin residents to help make their homes more energy efficient and save money in the process.

For more information, visit www.poweroberlin.org.

To schedule an audit, contact Greg Jones at (440) 9350995 or oberlinpower@gmail.com.

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Cousteau and his crew saw many unusual creatures on their voyages around the world.

Follow the steps to draw a narwhal.

Jacques Cousteau introduced people to the beauty of the undersea world.

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hen he was four years old, Jacques Cousteau learned to swim. Little did his family know that swimming would lead him to a life of adventure, discovery and joy.

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One day, while swimming at a beach, a friend gave Jacques a pair of goggles with rubber rims to keep out water.

With these, Jacques was able to see fish, shells, plants—a whole Find a cup, new world under the sea. pencil, glove and hat hidden here!

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As an adult, Cousteau transformed a navy ship into a research vessel he and his crew used to explore the world’s oceans. He named it after the Greek goddess of the sea. Use the code to discover the name.

In the Navy Replace the missing words.

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fter high school, Jacques ________ the Navy. With his movie camera, he filmed pearl divers and men __________ fish with their bare hands. Soon he put his movie camera inside a waterproof ______ and filmed movies of the wonders under the sea.

Movie Kid Jacques loved movies. But not just to watch them. He wanted to

make them. At 13 years old, Jacques saved his allowance, penny by penny, until he could buy a small home-movie camera.

Find the two identical mustaches.

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The more time Jacques spent _______________, the longer he wanted to stay. He and his friends practiced ___________ their breath for longer and longer times.

Then he made as many movies as he could. He liked to dress up as a villain with a painted-on mustache.

But Jacques wanted more _______ underwater. To be able to do that, he invented something that would let him _____________ underwater.

He called it the Aqua-Lung. Aqua means water, and our lungs are the part of our body that breathes. The Aqua-Lung let Jacques breathe beneath the water so he could ____________ for longer periods of time.

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How many fish can you count on this page while holding your breath? Have a friend try. Who held their breath the longest?

Explorer, Moviemaker, Environmentalist s Jacques Cousteau spent longer periods of time underwater, he could make longer, more informative movies. Soon, his movies were getting attention and awards around the world. People wanted more.

He needed a boat to travel and explore bodies of water around the world. He found a used naval ship and turned it into an explorer’s ship.

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Sadly, as time went on, Jacques saw underwater plants and animals dying.

He saw that when people dumped garbage and chemicals into the ocean, it poisoned the animals and plants he loved so much.

For the rest of his life, Jacques traveled the world, explored, studied and made films about the wonders of the underwater world.

He started to make movies to warn people of the dangers of pollution.

His movies have raised money and helped people understand the importance of saving our oceans.

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Look through your newspaper to find: Something that needs water.

A place you’d like to visit someday.

Five numbers that add up to 100.

A picture of an animal.

A headline that is three inches wide.

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Standards Link: Read biographical text.

Jacques Cousteau’s invention of the Aqua-Lung allowed more and more people to explore and enjoy the wonders of the underwater world. The Aqua-Lung would eventually be called SCUBA gear. Today, millions of people worldwide enjoy SCUBA diving.

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This week’s word:

WATERPROOF

The adjective waterproof describes something that prevents water from contacting an object.

Once dried, the waterproof ink did not smear when the drawing was painted.

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

Explorer’s Journal ANSWER: Because pepper water makes them sneeze!

Look through the newspaper for an article about scientific developments or research.

Find the answers: Who are the scientists conducting the research? What kind of science is involved? How will this help humans?

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Pretend you are exploring a country you have never visited. Where would you go? Write a journal entry.