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AMHERST NEWS-TIMES • OBERLIN NEWS-TRIBUNE • WELLINGTON ENTERPRISE Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019

BULLETIN BOARD Thursday, Sept. 19 • OBERLIN: “The Business of Fancy Dancing” will be shown when the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Committee meets at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19 a the Oberlin Public Library.

The documentary is written, directed, and features poetic works by Sherman Alexie. It follows former Spokane Reservation best friends Seymour and Aristotle and the different paths they take.

• AVON LAKE: Learn ways to navigate wellness and insurance benefits when the Lorain County Wellness Network meets at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19 at Sprenger Health Care Towne Center, 500 Community Dr. Register for the meeting at no cost: Search “Lorain County Wellness Network” at www.eventbrite.com.

• AMHERST: Celebrate “Downton Abbey” at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Amherst Public Library.

Can’t wait for the “Downton Abbey” movie to open on Sept. 20? You don’t have to. The library will celebrate the return of the Crawleys with treats, trivia, and trailers of the movie. Period dress is encouraged but not required. Registration is required; visit www.amherstpubliclibrary.org or call 440-988-4230.

• OBERLIN: City council will hold a strategic planning session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Oberlin fire station.

The meeting is open to the public.

• VERMILION: The Women Business Owners Network of Lorain County will meet in conjunction with the North Coast BIA on Thursday, Sept. 19 at Quaker Steak & Lube, 5150 Liberty Ave. This is the North Coast BIA Member Mixer. There will be appetizers and a cash bar from 5-7 p.m., after which attendees will finish making 30-second commercials. The business spotlight will be Theresa Riddell of The Nelson Agency. Be sure to take business cards to enter door prize drawings.

For reservations, contact Karen Cheshire at 440-9675503 or wbonlorain@gmail.com.

Friday, Sept. 20 • ELYRIA: Former competitive gymnast Sarah Klein will speak during an anniversary celebration luncheon, which will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20 at the Spitzer Center at Lorain County Community College.

Klein is an attorney, an advocate for survivors of sexual abuse, and is one of the first known victims of former Olympic women’s gymnastics coach Larry Nassar. In July 2018, at the ESPYs, she accepted the Arthur Ashe Courage Award on behalf of herself and the BULLETIN BOARD PAGE A3

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STATE REPORT CARDS How do area schools stack up according to the state?

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Schools in Lorain County mirrored improvements across the state, with several jumping full letter grades on the state report card.

Released Sept. 12, overall grades in the county ranged from A's in Avon and Avon Lake to D's in Clearview, Elyria, Lorain, and Oberlin.

In an Ohio Department of Education news release, State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria noted this year's scores show continuous improvement in Ohio.

This is the second year schools have used the same tests to measure student performance for the state scorecard, and the second year an overall composite grade is provided.

That composite grade is comprised of six components: achievement, progress — each weighted 20 percent of the final score — and gap closing, improving at-risk K-3 readers, graduation rate and prepared for success — each weighted 15 percent of the final score.

Steve Dyer, education policy fellow at Innovation Ohio, commended the statewide improvement in gap closing, but was quick to note the caveats on the report card measures — criticisms heard around the state that have prompted legislators to take a closer look at the annual measure.

"I'm not a fan of this report card because it is so dependent on test scores that are so closely correlated to student poverty, not so much how well a school district is doing in educating that kid," he said.

"Based on a series of tests taken over just a few out of the 180 days that the child was in the district.

But given what we have, I think the gap closing data is encouraging."

He said districts seem to do be doing a "pretty nice job" of closing the achievement gap, which shows how subsets of students are meeting performance expectations. Those subgroups are broken down by race, disability, English language

AVON

AVON LAKE

OVERALL

B

OVERALL

A

OVERALL

A

ACHIEVEMENT

C

ACHIEVEMENT

A

ACHIEVEMENT

B

GAP CLOSING

A

GAP CLOSING

A

GAP CLOSING

A

GRAD RATE

A

GRAD RATE

A

GRAD RATE

A

PROGRESS

A

PROGRESS

A

PROGRESS

B

PREPARED FOR SUCCESS

D

PREPARED FOR SUCCESS

HELPING AT-RISK K-3 READERS

C

HELPING AT-RISK K-3 READERS

CLEARVIEW

N/A C

COLUMBIA

PREPARED FOR SUCCESS

N/A

HELPING AT-RISK K-3 READERS

B

ELYRIA

OVERALL

D

OVERALL

B

OVERALL

D

ACHIEVEMENT

D

ACHIEVEMENT

C

ACHIEVEMENT

D

GAP CLOSING

F

GAP CLOSING

B

GAP CLOSING

C

GRAD RATE

B

GRAD RATE

A

GRAD RATE

C

PROGRESS

D

PROGRESS

B

PROGRESS

F

PREPARED FOR SUCCESS

C

PREPARED FOR SUCCESS

PREPARED FOR SUCCESS

D

HELPING AT-RISK K-3 READERS

F

HELPING AT-RISK K-3 READERS

HELPING AT-RISK K-3 READERS

F

N/A D

KEYSTONE

FIRELANDS

LORAIN

OVERALL

B

OVERALL

B

OVERALL

D

ACHIEVEMENT

C

ACHIEVEMENT

C

ACHIEVEMENT

F

GAP CLOSING

A

GAP CLOSING

A

GAP CLOSING

B

GRAD RATE

A

GRAD RATE

A

GRAD RATE

F

PROGRESS

A

PROGRESS

A

PROGRESS

F

PREPARED FOR SUCCESS

C

PREPARED FOR SUCCESS

C

PREPARED FOR SUCCESS

D

HELPING AT-RISK K-3 READERS

D

HELPING AT-RISK K-3 READERS

D

HELPING AT-RISK K-3 READERS

F

MIDVIEW

NORTH RIDGEVILLE

OBERLIN

OVERALL

C

OVERALL

C

OVERALL

D

ACHIEVEMENT

C

ACHIEVEMENT

C

ACHIEVEMENT

D

GAP CLOSING

B

GAP CLOSING

B

GAP CLOSING

C

GRAD RATE

A

GRAD RATE

A

GRAD RATE

B

PROGRESS

B

PROGRESS

B

PROGRESS

D

PREPARED FOR SUCCESS

C

PREPARED FOR SUCCESS

C

PREPARED FOR SUCCESS

D

HELPING AT-RISK K-3 READERS

D

HELPING AT-RISK K-3 READERS

D

HELPING AT-RISK K-3 READERS

D

proficiency, and economic SHEFFIELD/LAKE disadvantage.

OVERALL In Lorain County, every district except Oberlin ACHIEVEMENT maintained or increased GAP CLOSING overall scores.

Oberlin Schools SuperinGRAD RATE tendent David Hall said in a news release the report card PROGRESS shows some areas where the PREPARED district needs work, but it is FOR SUCCESS not reflective of the quality of education in its class GRADES PAGE A2

WELLINGTON

HELPING AT-RISK K-3 READERS

C

OVERALL

C

C

ACHIEVEMENT

D

B

GAP CLOSING

B

B

GRAD RATE

B

D

PROGRESS

C

B

PREPARED FOR SUCCESS

C

F

HELPING AT-RISK K-3 READERS

F

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Gertrude C. Montgomery, 106, known by many as Trudy, came to Oberlin during the emotional Vietnam War. She came to replace an assistant dean of women who left because of the stress of the position.

She came sight unseen and without any interview.

She was expertly prepared for the position and remained for one semester as she promised. She liked the area and took the specialty position with the nursing department at Lorain County Community College. Trudy retired from LCCC and spent most of the rest of her life in New Russia Township until Father Time took his toll.

She "taught" us how to live without preaching, criticism, unselfishly, faithfully, honestly, gratefully, kindly, giving her talents, time and worldly goods whenever the need.

She is survived by four great-nephews and one greatniece. Family members adopting her and became her loving family are Brenda McCullough, James McCullough, Diane Green, Kelly O'Neal, Vikki Hughes, Philip Verda, Vivian Verda, Jennifer Verda, Mike Verda, Jackie Verda and Marth M. Verda.

Trudy's special life has been extinguished. We will always be thankful that she touched our lives. Adhering to her wishes there will be no services. Online condolences may be made at www.cowlingfuneralhomeoh.com.

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rooms or the work of its students, staff, parents, and the community.

Oberlin moved from a C to a D overall.

"Moving forward, we still have a great deal of work to do academically and socially as a district," Hall said. "We will continue to work towards academic excellence for every student by closing Elmer Bado, 80, of Amherst, passed away Friday, Sept. the opportunity gap."

Wellington saw one of 13, 2019, at Amherst Manor Nursing Home following a the most dramatic changlengthy illness. Services were held Tuesday, Sept. 17 at es in its state report card, Hempel Funeral Home, Amherst. Burial was at Crownhill jumping from an overall Cemetery, Amherst.

D to a C and increasing its performance index and four-year graduation rates. Performance index, Sylvia Marlean Hugo (nee Meek), 79, of Brownhelm part of the achievement Township, passed away Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, at St. Mary of the Woods in Avon, following a courageous bat- component, measures the test result of every stutle with cancer. Friends may call Thursday, Sept.19 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Hempel Funeral Home, 373 Cleveland dent in the school.

Superintendent Ed Ave., Amherst. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m.

Weber said in a news Saturday at Brownhelm Congregational United Church of release he was happy to Christ, 2144 North Ridge Rd. Burial will follow at Rugby see the improvement, notCemetery, Vermilion. ing the district has done several initiatives including focusing on STEM programs and expanding advanced placement courses. “I am excited to see the continued growth of our students and teachers on state and national measurements and that students and teachers are benefiting from increased opportunities at the school system,� he said.

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on all tests and earned a 100 percent in gap closing.

Like others in the county, it's lowest grade was a D in prepared for success.

Superintendent Dan White said he was proud of the students and staff in a news release.

"While our success is shown on our results, we know that the dedication and compassion our staff has for our students cannot be measured on any assessment and we recognize that our students are so much more than just test scores," White said. "They are all unique learners with individual needs, strengths, and backgrounds.�

Cities like Avon and Avon Lake maintained high scores across the board, with Avon Lake increasing from a B on last year's card to an A this year.

Avon Schools Assistant Superintendent Ben Hodge noted this is the first time his district has earned an A in Achievement. It also increased its progress for students with disabilities from an F to a D to an A over the past three years.

One area his district — and the majority of the county — could improve in is prepared for success.

The component is based on how many students score remediation-free on the ACT or SAT, earn AP or college credit, an honors diploma or industry credential while in high school.

"Our one measure that

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we still need to improve on is the prepared for success," he said. "Which is an interesting measure to me because how do we get all A's across the board and yet still have a C in prepared for success. Our kids should be prepared for beyond and when you look at the measure and see that 11 districts in the state got an A in it, I think there should be some more that are getting A's."

Amherst remained at a B overall.

Unlike last year, it recorded a grade for improving at-risk K-3 readers. That component is only counted if more than five percent of a district's kindergarten students are not reading on track-bygrade level. This year's score was a C. Amherst Assistant Superintendent Mike Molnar noted the report card is just a snapshot. He said the district is one of only 40 in the state to receive all A's in value-added as part of the Progress component.

Despite growth in individual components, North Ridgeville was mere points away from increasing its overall score from a C to a B. David Pritt, director of curriculum and instruction, said the most ex-

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citing for them was the value-added growth for students with disabilities and the lowest 20 percent in achievement.

"Those have been areas we've traditionally struggled with and the thing about value-added is parents and the community don't necessarily understand that your goal in value-added is to get a C," he said. "If you do everything you're supposed to do and your kids grow exactly a year, you end up with a C for growth in value-added. So, to have that for our students with disabilities and to exceed that with our lowest 20 percent is a good thing for us."

He said the district has done a better job on focusing on individual students, and has moved towards a co-teaching model, placing students with their "typical" peers, rather than in lower-level classes.

He said he's encouraged for next year, as the district has been focusing on growth in its progress component, knowing meeting the state benchmarks elsewhere will come to them.

Midview also stayed relatively stable with a C overall, but saw a marked increase for its gifted value-added scores, moving from an F to a C. Superintendent Bruce Willingham noted the district redid its entire gifted model after last year's failing grade, and expects more growth in the future.

Willingham said the district is trending in the right direction, but noted more than 50 percent of Midview's students scored either accelerated or advanced on the state test but the district's overall grade remained unchanged.

"It's important to share some of these things with people," he said. "Our teachers are working so hard and we get a C and people just think we're average."

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BULLETIN BOARD FROM A1 hundreds of other survivors of Nassar’s sexual abuse.

Prior recipients of the Ashe award include Nelson Mandela, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, and Robin Roberts.

This year marks two significant milestones: Lorain County Rape Crisis is celebrating its 30th anniversary and the Children’s Advocacy Center is celebrating its 15th anniversary.

Tickets to the luncheon are $40 and a table of eight is $300. Sponsorships and ads in the event program are also available. Donations are welcome.

For more information, contact Betsey Kamm at bkamm@nordcenter.org or 440-204-4185.

The Nord Center provides a one-stop shop in Lorain and Huron counties where adult survivors of sexual assault and abuse can receive emotional support and advocacy, emergency medical services, and evidence collection. The center offers services for child survivors of sexual and physical abuse with a collaborative approach that reduces potential trauma to children by limiting the number of times they have to tell their story. The agency also provides children with medical evaluations in a child-friendly environment.

Proceeds from this event will directly benefit these services. For more information or to register, visit www. nordcenter.org.

• OBERLIN: “Carbon Fee and Dividend: A Climate Solution That Could Help Everyone” will be presented at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 20 at Kendal at Oberlin’s Heiser Auditorium.

Andrew Garver of the Oberlin Citizens Climate Lobby will speak. The event is free and open to the public.

Sept. 20-22 • WELLINGTON: The LaGrange Engine Show will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20 and Saturday, Sept. 21 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept.

22 at the Lorain County Fairgrounds.

See steam engines, gas engines, tractors, and antique cars. Admission is $5 for one day or $8 for a three-day pass. Children under 12 are free with an adult.

Saturday, Sept. 21 • OBERLIN: Smithsonian Museum Day will be observed from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Oberlin Heritage Center.

The day involves more than 1,000 museums around the country and follows the free-admission policy of the Smithsonian’s Washington, D.C.-based properties. In conjunction with Museum Day’s theme, “Celebrate the Year of Music,” the Oberlin Heritage Center will offer a onehour guided “Music in the Home” tour, which focuses on the museum collection’s musical artifacts. Participants

• ELYRIA TWP.: A four-session course on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders will be offered from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, Thursday, Sept. 26, Tuesday, Oct. 1, and Thursday, Oct. 3 at the Murray Ridge Center Service and Support Administration Building, 9740 Murray Ridge Rd. FASD are conditions caused by a woman drinking alcohol during pregnancy. The alcohol in the mother’s blood passes to the baby through the umbilical cord, meaning that when a woman drinks alcohol, so does her baby, who as a result may suffer serious physical and intellectual harm.

Murray Ridge developmental specialist Kathy Bevaque will lead the free course, which is ideal for nurses, social workers, counselors, physicians, educators, parents, and caregivers who work with individuals with prenatal exposure to alcohol or drugs.

Session one will cover basic facts on FASD, characteristics, and chronological versus developmental age. Session two will cover neurological issues, behaviors of FASD, and coping skills. Developing effective strategies for FASD, advocacy, and finding resources will be discussed in session three.

Session four will cover advocacy in schools, discipline, as well as daily living and future planning for individuals with FASD. Those attending the program may be eligible for contact hours. Social workers, counselors, and chemical dependency workers may receive RCH provided by the ADAS Board of Lorain County. Developmental Disability hours will be provided by the Lorain County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Pending are Ohio Approved Specialized Training for Early Childhood SUTQ, ODE, and ODH. Space is limited. For more information, contact Kathy Bevaque at 440-284-3655 or kbevaque@murrayridgecenter.org.

can learn how music was used for entertainment, fellowship, and teaching in 19th and 20th century homes.

To receive a free tour, visitors should present an official Museum Day Admission Card that provides free entry for two people; download it at www.smithsonianmag.com/ museumday.

• AMHERST: A crochet workshop will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Amherst Public Library.

The free workshop welcomes all skill levels. Beginners and those who would like to start a new project should take a “J” hook and a skein of Lily “Sugar and Cream” yarn for the first workshop. All attendees are welcome to take their current projects.

• WELLINGTON: The final dumpster day of 2019 for Wellington Township residents will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21 at the township maintenance facility, 105 Maple St. Complementary doughnuts and coffee will be available inside and recycled items will be distributed. Supplies are limited.

Residents can take the following items for disposal: freon appliances, scrap steel, electronic devices, computers, and batteries, canes, wheelchairs, walkers, eye glasses, and cell phones. Canned goods will be accepted and donated to Well-Help.

No hazardous or infectious waste, medications, brush, waste oil, bricks, rocks or concrete, dirt, or any materials prohibited by the state or federal law will be accepted. No tires will be collected.

A driver’s license or other acceptable proof of residency will be required.

Safely dispose of pharmaceuticals by taking them to the Wellington police station, 117 Willard Memorial Square.

The drop box is located in the front lobby and can be accessed 24 hours a day.

Wednesday, Sept. 25 • ROCHESTER: A chicken and biscuits dinner will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at Rochester United Methodist Church, 201 South State St. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children ages six to 12. Kids under six eat free. Take-outs will be available.

The event is sponsored by the Rochester United Methodist Women.

• WELLINGTON: Auditions for the Wellington High School & Community Theater production of “It’s a Wonderful Life” will be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at the Patricia Lindley Center for the Performing Arts, 627 North Main St. Pre-register by Sunday, Sept. 22 at www.lindleycenter. com. No theater experience is required. Auditions are open to adults, teens, and children ages seven and up; they will consist of a 30- to 60-second memorized monologue demonstrating a range in character.

Performances will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Dec. 5-7 at the Lindley Center.

Monday, Sept. 23 • OBERLIN: State Rep. Joe Miller (D-Amherst) will hold a town hall at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23 at the Oberlin Public Library, 65 South Main St. He plans to discuss the $70 billion state budget, gun control, voting rights, and other topics raised by attendees.

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Today’s Kid Scoop page is to start you talking! Read each section and then discuss the questions.

Why do kids tease? Some teasing starts out to be fun, but then it goes too far and turns negative and hurtful. Some kids tease because they feel bad about

themselves, or they are sad or scared. Some kids tease to go along with the crowd. They think teasing other children will make them look cool.

Look at the examples of teasing below.

Cross out the examples that you think are hurtful.

Circle the ones you think are funny. Not everyone will circle and cross out the same pictures. Why is that?

So, how’s it going, Four Eyes?

Nice work, Professor Einstein!

Lydia is teasing Julie about her messy hair. Circle what Julie is thinking. Why did you choose the thought you selected?

It’s okay.

Lydia’s only kidding.

I’m going to tease her back the next time she has a bad hair day!

Have a friend give you each type of word to fill in the blanks.

Then read the story aloud!

My friend Lawrence had the hiccups while getting a haircut.

I was joking and teasing with him about it and said his haircut made him look like a _________ _____________.

It was only a joke, but it made

This really hurts my feelings.

him pretty angry. To make it up Good catch today, Freckle Face!

How’s the weather down there, Shorty?

to him, I invited him to see the ________________ with my family. Lawrence cheered up when he saw a ______________ ______________ ___________ on the trapeze.

What is something this kid could say that is funny but not hurtful?

Funny is not the same for everyone. One person may think getting teased about their hair is funny. Another person might find getting teased about their hair painful.

A shiny ____________ drove into the center ring and a dozen crazy ____________ climbed out of it. My dad bought us each a bag of hot _____________ and a balloon shaped like a _______.

Standards Link: Health: Students know strategies for solving interpersonal conflicts without harming self or others.

When we got home, I apologized again to Lawrence. “It’s okay,”

Too much teasing is bullying. When you see bullying, there are safe things you can do to make it stop. Below are a few things you can do to help a person that has been upset by teasing. Which would you try first? With a parent, discuss each of these helpful tips.

Talk to a parent, teacher, or another adult you trust. Adults need to know when bad things happen so they can help.

Be kind to the kid being bullied.

Sit with them at lunch or on the bus or invite them to do something.

Just hanging out with them will help.

Not saying anything could make it worse for everyone.

The kid who is teasing will think it is ok to keep treating others that way.

Bullying is meant to hurt, intimidate, embarrass and threaten. It can happen online, through social media, through texting but also on the playground or after school. It’s important to tell a trusted adult if you are being bullied or if you see another child being bullied.

Missing Math Make the sum of this row 15.

Make the sum of this row 11.

Make the sum of this row 17.

Standards Link: Mathematical Reasoning: Use a variety of strategies to solve problems.

NEGATIVE FEELINGS THREATEN THINKING TEASING HURTFUL PAINFUL TRUST ADULT KIND TALK HELP STOP BAD SAD

he said. “I can’t stay mad when I think about the _____________ ___________ we saw today!”

Standards Link: Grammar: Understand and use nouns, adjectives and verbs correctly.

Make Silly Sentences

Go through the print or electronic edition of your newspaper and find three nouns, three verbs and six adjectives. Combine these to make three silly sentences.

Standards Link: Grammar: Identify and correctly use nouns, verbs and adjectives.

Find the words in the puzzle.

How many of them can you find on this page?

T H I N K I N G B U

H P A I N F U L N F

R L L G N I S A E T

E D U S T O P E G L

This week’s word:

TEASE

A A L F K Y L I A U

The verb tease means to make fun of or annoy.

E G M A N R N A I A

Dad told Jeremy not to tease his little sister.

T S U R T I N B T D

N U L G S T U D V S

T K S O P L E H E P

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

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

Stop Bullying NOW!

Talk About the News

Choose a print or online newspaper article.

List three reasons why it interests you. Ask a buddy to read the article and list reasons he or she finds it interesting. Did you have the same reasons? Talk about it!

ANSWER: Because it had a pane.

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Read from a variety of expository texts; summarize and answer questions.

Complete the grid by using all the letters in the word IGNORE in each vertical and horizontal row. Each letter should only be used once in each row.

Some spaces have been filled in for you.

Pretend you have been asked to write an ad asking kids not to bully other kids. What would your advertisement say?

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'Artemis Shield'

ROOF COLLAPSE

School shooter training will be held at AJHS JASON HAWK EDITOR

There will be gunshots and screams, flashing lights and ambulances Monday around Amherst Junior High.

Don't be alarmed.

The shooter stalking the school hallways will be an actor, and the victims bleeding and calling for help won't be students, but teachers training for a real emergency.

The operation is called "Artemis Shield 2019" “We use and will run from 7-11 simulation a.m. at the Milan Avenue school. rounds. It Amherst police and feels like firefighters, Lorain County sheriff's deputies, there is a guy the SWAT team, LifeCare shooting back Ambulance, LifeFlight, and that ups University Hospitals, Mercy Health Lorain the intensity.”

Hospital, MetroHealth Lt. Dan Makruski Simulation Center, the county Emergency ManAmherst Police agement Agency, the city utilities office, and Amherst Schools will all be part of the training simulation.

The exercise, which is required by state law, will help agencies prepare for in-school violence. It will test the school system's emergency operations plan, provide law enforcement with practice responding to an armed threat, allow medical personnel to respond to a mass casualty scenario, and help everyone involved to see where improvements can be made.

School won't be in session during the drill.

Neighbors have been warned to expect what looks and sounds like a real school shooting. They'll be able to see heavily-armed officers storm the scene, people escape the building, and "injured" role-players carried from AJHS and rushed to local hospitals.

The last live exercise on this scale was carried out in 2015 at Steele High School.

"There was so much I learned," said Amherst police Lt. Dan Makruski, who ran the drill. "Until you do this kind of exercise, you don't know what you don't know."

Last time, responders discovered they should be using rescue task forces — teams of two police officers and two firefighters — that will enter the "warm zone" and start assessing casualties. The task force isn't meant to pull anyone to safety, but to blaze the way for an extraction team that can evacuate the most ARTEMIS SHIELD PAGE B2

Jason Hawk | Amherst News-Times

Firefighters spray water on the former Tracy's Karate Studio building on Cooper Foster Park Road, which was demolished Sept. 12 after the roof caved in.

Old karate studio torn down JASON HAWK EDITOR

A long-vacant commercial building at 1949 Cooper Foster Park Road was condemned and demolished Thursday, Sept. 12 after a roof cave-in.

No one was inside at the time.

Firefighters closed the neighboring Arby's drive-thru for fear the entire building would fall down.

"I didn't want to have to come back here and rescue someone from a car after they got crushed," said Amherst fire chief Jim Wilhelm.

When he arrived on the scene, it quickly became evident that one wall of the building was so buckled a hard wind could bring the structure crashing to the ground, he said.

"We had to force our way through the door. We went in and made sure the main breaker was off and we didn't smell any gas. That wall,"

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The bell still tolls for thee Veterans honor Sept. 11, 2001, attack victims JASON HAWK EDITOR

A small hammer in hand, Lt. John Kuhl of the Amherst fire department struck a bell Wednesday, Sept.

11 and sent silvery peals through American Legion Post 118.

The bell tolled in memory of the 343 New York City firefighters who died while responding to the World Trade Center 18 years ago.

Striking a bell to honor fire personnel who perish in the line of duty is a custom that dates back to the 1880s — a tradition that Amherst veterans observe on each anniversary of the terrorist attacks.

Sixty police officers, eight medics, and one fire patrolman also perished in the WTC attacks.

"Here in Lorain County, we are blessed with relative tranquility," said post commander Tom Hauck, CEREMONY PAGE B2

Jason Hawk | Amherst News-Times

A suspect lies in handcuffs on the second floor of Steele High School during a 2015 mock shooting exercise. Four years later, another drill is planned at Amherst Junior High to prepare teachers and emergency forces for a worst-case scenario.

he said, pointing the one nearest the restaurant drive-thru, "is just free-standing. There's nothing inside holding it up."

Exactly when the roof fell in is a mystery.

Amherst building inspector David Macartney said it likely gave way after a downpour Wednesday night.

A worker at Airgas next door saw sun shining through the windows

ABOVE: Members of the Amherst Veterans Military Honor Guard offer a rifle salute Wednesday, Sept. 11 on North Lake Street in Amherst to observe the 18th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington, D.C.

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ABOVE: In a ceremony at American Legion Post 118 in Amherst, veterans honor guard member John Sekletar reads a poem to commemorate the sacrifices made in the wake of the terror attacks.

LEFT: Amherst fire department Lt. John Kuhl strikes a bell in memory of lost comrades.

There were 343 New York City firefighters killed on 9/11.

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FROM B1 from the inside of the building, "which didn't make sense," said Wilhelm. They called for help after seeing debris from the flat roof inside.

The chief said wood rot caused the collapse. The walls were "so soft you could probably poke a hole in them with your finger," he said.

The building has been vacant for years.

It was most recently home to Tracy's Karate Studio and in the past had been a video rental store and a bank.

An excavator was called in to tear down the building. Firefighters sprayed water to keep dust down as the bucket ripped the structure to shreds.

ARTEMIS SHIELD

FROM B1 critically-wounded victims.

We were inside with cameras and notepads for that scenario. Even knowing what was about to unfold, the sound of guns firing made our blood run cold.

Even veteran police officers and deputies aren't immune to that effect, said Makruski. He said they become immersed in the exercise and it feels real.

"We use simulation rounds. It feels like there is a guy shooting back and that ups the intensity," he said.

"These guys come out of it sweating. They're out of breath. They have that look in their eyes of 'Hey, I just did something significant.'"

Makruski said he asked for volunteers from among the Amherst Schools staff to play casualties. But he's being cautious about who he exposes to the pretend shooter because it will be traumatic.

"I want to manage their expectations — they're going to see gunfire. They're going to see something they're not used to seeing," he said.

First responders might not be emotionally prepared to handle the carnage, even make-believe carnage, he said.

They'll have to push through deadly hallways, seek out the threat, and have the courage and the drive "to engage a shooter, to stop the killing," said Makruski.

He's spent the past year setting up scenarios on the shooting range that drive officers toward a threat. It's not just about hitting a target but about steeling yourself to arrive on a battleground, use cover to move toward a killer, take them down, then continue on and make sure there are no other shooters.

"A lot of the training I've put on is driving officers to that threat wherever it is, trying to instill that boldness and courage to do what they have to do," he said. "And it's tough because when you think about it, I'm training them to do something I hope and pray they will walk away from."

CEREMONY

FROM B1 speaking to veterans gathered at the North Lake Street post. "Many of us have friends and relatives who were affected directly by Sept. 11 and others have loved ones serving in the armed forces today around the globe."

The events of 2001 were a wake-up call to all Americans, he said, "a horrible reminder that being the greatest nation on the face of the earth will make us a target for all who seek to impose their views on the rest of the world."

The loss of 2,977 lives in the attacks brought many changes to our way of life but not to the American spirit or our love of country, said Hauck.

We are not a perfect nation, he said, but we do enjoy unparalleled freedom.

And we can take solace knowing our local police, firefighters, paramedics, and the military are always ready to respond to unknown challenges, said Hauck.

"The terrorist attacks on 9/11 were meant to destroy our country. Yet it filled many of us with the resolve to uphold what America stands for," said Post 118 Auxiliary preisdent Donna Bruner.

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Amherst wide receiver Ty Weatherspoon carries the ball Saturday.

He was eventually brought down by Midview defensive back Joseph Bratkovich.

After lightning ended play Friday night, the Comets returned to the field Saturday to solidify a 21-7 win over the Middies. Torre Weatherspoon took the ball across the line from four yards out to score first. Kyle Ferguson notched 90 yards and caught an 18-yarder for a TD. Weatherspoon capped the scoring with a one-yard run. QB Tyler Brezina threw for 146 yards.

KIRSCH LEADS THE WAY

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Senior Matthew Kirsch led the Comets boys varsity cross country runners to a 30th place finish at the Spartan Invitational at Boardman High School. His time of 18:01.6 was good for a 106th place finish out of 293 runners. Kirsch was followed by junior Cael Walker in 125th place (18:18), senior Gabe DelValle in 176th place (18:48), junior Caleb Cabrera in 204th place (19:16), and sophomore Nick Glahn in 214th place (19:44). The junior varsity boys were led by senior Danny Falencki, who placed 203rd out of 250 runners with a time of 21:42. The open boys were led by senior Ethan Barnes, who won the race of 341 runners with a time of 18:22, junior Jacob Raesler in second with a time of 18:38, and sophomore Sebastian Pecora in third with a time 18:49.

Cook elevated to Eagle Scout rank Kaleb Cook earned the Boy Scouts of America's highest achievement this summer — the Eagle Scout rank.

The son of Keenan and Norma Cook of Amherst, he is a member of Elyria Troop 107 where he earned 21 merit badges and demonstrated leadership and community service by organizing and carrying out an Eagle project.

Cook, 14, designed and built a 20-by-10-foot deck overlooking the Black River at Days Dam Metro Park in Lorain. It was constructed to be accessible for people with disabilities.

The incredible effort included fundraising and purchasing supplies for the deck.

The earn the Eagle rank, Cook also held several leadership positions in Troop 107, attended summer camps, and attended Summit Adventure Leadership Training in West Virginia.

He was also named an Order of the Arrow member in 2017.

The Eagle designation represents more than eight years of adventure,

School board race moot

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On the way to becoming an Eagle Scout, Kaleb Cook of Amherst built a deck overlooking the Black River in Lorain. fun, work, and dedication to the Boy Scouts program.

A freshman at Ohio Virtual Academy, Cook is also a College Credit Plus student at Lorain County Community College, where he is studying engineering. He enjoys participating

in the sport of judo, sailing, rock climbing, bowling, and he is a member of the Black River Archery Team in Elyria.

Cook will be formally presented with the Eagle Scout award at a Court of Honor ceremony in September.

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ADVANCED ART

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Junior Jessica Faber said she wanted her newest picture to convey the sadness you can feel inside even though everything around you seems amazing. "I saw this girl online that looked like her and I wanted to paint her," she said, showing us her acrylic painting. Faber is one of nine students in a new Advanced Placement art class this year at Amherst Steele High School. Teacher Chad DiFranco said his class, based on College Board standards, is demanding. Instead of taking a written test with questions and answers, each teen must turn in a portfolio of their work. Some are using their art as a way to look inward and express complicated feelings or even mental illness.

POLICE REPORTS • Sept. 4 at 5:25 p.m.: A 17-year-old Amherst boy was charged with aggravated menacing and unruliness following a report of a male with a gun. Police said he'd posted a video to Snapchat showing a black handgun and making threatening statements about shooting a male and female.

• Sept. 5 at 6:46 p.m.: David Phelps, 38, of Elyria, was arrested on a warrant through Lorain County 911 for contempt of court.

• Sept. 5 at 10:23 p.m.: A girl made threats about ending her life and was taken to Mercy Health Lorain Hospital for evaluation.

• Sept. 6 at 12:01 a.m.: A woman said she received harassing messages online from another woman.

• Sept. 6 at 3:39 p.m.: Several items were stolen from a vehicle on Cherry Valley Drive. The victim's car was also defaced with red paint.

• Sept. 6 at 5:24 p.m.: A gold ring was reported missing at Amherst Manor on North Lake Street.

• Sept. 8 at 8:05 p.m.: A Forde Avenue resident said someone rummaged through his pickup truck overnight.

• Sept. 9 at 10:17 a.m.: A theft in progress was reported at Tractor Supply Company on Cooper Foster Park Road, where a caller said the suspect was rising away on a yellow bicycle.

• Sept. 9 at 1:32 p.m.: David Parson, 49, of Amherst, was charged with theft and possession of criminal tools after an incident at Target.

• Sept. 9 at 5:47 p.m.: A bicycle was reported stolen from a South Leavitt Road porch.

• Sept. 9 at 7:26 p.m.: A man flagged down police to report being taken in by a scam.

• Sept. 9 at 11:50 p.m.: Jatobia Thompson, 29, of Lorain, was arrested on a warrant through the Elyria police department for failure to appear in court on a charge of petty theft.

• Sept. 10 at 2:26 a.m.: Officers were dispatched to the area near Giant Eagle for a man who wanted to harm himself and possibly end his life. Police could not find the man; an emergency trace of his phone put him in Lorain and Lorain police officers talked to the man.

• Sept. 10 at 4:31 p.m.: Holly Grooms, 28, of Lorain, was arrested on a warrant through the Lorain County Sheriff's Office for contempt of court.

• Sept. 12 at 2:12 p.m.: Officers went to Preserve Circle for an ongoing dispute among neighbors.

• Sept. 12 at 3:34 p.m.: Police went to Coopers Run for a domestic dispute.

• Sept. 12 at 4:01 p.m.: Josue Vazquez-Reillo, 29, of Lorain, was served a warrant through the Amherst police department for failure to appear in court on traffic charges.

• Sept. 12 at 4:26 p.m.: A menacing complaint was filed at Sunoco Gas on Rt. 58 involving an ex-landlord who allegedly approached a man and accused him of owing money.

• Sept. 12 at 4:42 p.m.: Police responded to Spitzer Volkswagon on Rt. 58 for a "suspicious sale of a vehicle."

A report said the business may have sold a vehicle online to a person who used fraudulent identification, and the person may have used fraudulent credit cards.

• Sept. 12 at 10:35 p.m.: A robbery was reported at Nate's Marathon on Rt. 58, where a woman said a masked man who was possibly armed assaulted her. With the help of a Lorain K-9 officers, police checked the area but did not find the suspect. All the cash was taken from the registers.

• Sept. 13 at 11:26 a.m.: A telecommunications harassment complaint was filed.

• Sept. 13 at 2:47 p.m.: A concrete saw was reported stolen from a pole barn on Milan Avenue.

• Sept. 14 at 1:22 a.m.: Officers responded to a domestic dispute at Motel 6 on Rt. 58.

• Sept. 14 at 2:40 a.m.: Three women approached police to report a man had allegedly stopped his vehicle in the road and harassed them. Charles Eary Jr., 40, of Amherst, was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

• Sept. 14 at 1:01 p.m.: A telecommunications harassment complaint was filed.

• Sept. 15 at 12:24 a.m.: Mark Sheets, 47, of Lorain, was charged with disorderly conduct by intoxication.

• Sept. 15 at 5:12 a.m.: Mariah Hitchens and Adreanna Moore were charged with disorderly conduct by intoxication after a complaint about a fight between parties at Denny's on Rt. 58.

• Sept. 16 at 10:16 p.m.: Two counterfeit $100 bills were reportedly passed by customers at KFC on Rt. 58.

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

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National Merit semifinalists from Amherst, Firelands Amherst Steele senior Ethan Molnar and Firelands senior Sam Formholtz have been named semifinalists in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program.

They are among just 14 seniors in Lorain County and 16,000 nationwide to receive the honor.

The 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program selects semifinalists based on about 1.5 million individual 2018 Preliminary SAT and National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test scores.

Fewer than one percent of seniors are selected as semifinalists.

Ethan Molnar

Sam Formholtz

Molnar is a member of the National Honor Society, Leo Club, Amherst Marching Comets, boys varsity swim team, and has volunteered with the Second Harvest

Food Bank and his church.

Formholtz is believed to be the second Firelands student to have ever received this distinction, according to his district.

He is ranked at the top of the FHS Class of 2020 and serves as the senior class president.

There are some 7,600 National Merit Scholarships, worth more than $31 million combined, that will be offered in the spring.

To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to finalist standing. More than 90 percent of semifinalists will advance and about half of the finalists will win a national Merit Scholarship, earning the title of Merit Scholar.

RAP ARTISTS ACROSS 1. Same as Amir 6. Graduate degree 9. Rotisserie skewer 13. Wispy clouds 14. *Run-DMC performed at “Live ____”, 1985 15. Elbow room 16. Portfolio content 17. Some special effects 18. Noncommittal response 19. *N.W.A. songwriter turned actor 21. *Marshall Bruce Mathers III 23. Last letter of Hebrew alphabet 24. Two-fold 25. Tit for ___ 28. Serve soup, e.g.

30. Done at “inspiration point” 35. Eurasian mountain range 37. Jack of all trades’ sphere of expertise 39. More painful 40. Little bit, in Mexico 41. Open-mouthed 43. Classic TV’s Mr. Cleaver 44. Friend from Mexico 46. Power system 47. Batman’s cave, e.g.

48. Ketchup, to some 50. *a.k.a. Detective Tutuola 52. “To Kill a Mockingbird” author 53. Bangkok native 55. Yoga turf 57. *She likes dollars, she likes diamonds 60. *SAG and Golden Globe awards recipient 64. 2 halves of a diameter 65. Exchange for money 67. Watery-eyed 68. Turn upside down 69. To add, often used with “out” 70. Shockingly graphic 71. “Cobbler, cobbler, ____ my shoe” 72. Up and down nod 73. Horace’s poem DOWN 1. South American blackishpurple berry 2. Catchall abbr.

3. Gaelic tongue 4. Not slouching 5. Something regularly ob-

served 6. Debilitating spray 7. *The Notorious one 8. Opposite of bonjour 9. Distance from wingtip to wingtip, e.g.

10. Pay as you earn tax system 11. Ballistic missile acronym 12. Golf peg 15. Expression of pleasure, pl.

20. Boss, in Swahili 22. Vitruvian one 24. Ancient Roman silver coins 25. *”The hate you give...” artist 26. Scent 27. Like unspoken agreement 29. *Snoop’s last name?

31. Loose hood 32. Cattle enclosure in African village 33. Chill-inducing 34. *Beats by ____ ____

36. Fireplace fodder 38. *”____ Rap Battles of History” 42. Possible allergic reaction 45. Bested 49. Sigma ____ Epsilon 51. Babble out 54. *Drake’s tattoo of the The Beatles’ “____ Road” 56. Bind 57. Super garb?

58. Port in Yemen 59. Orange peel 60. Cleaning cabinet supplies 61. Wyatt Earp’s card game 62. Desert quality 63. Jekyll’s alter ego 64. Cuba Libre ingredient 66. Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s strings

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THEY'VE GOT SPIRIT

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COMETS BRIEFS Volleyball • Ellie Shenk and Laken Voss combined for 38 digs as the Comets topped Westlake 3-0. The girls won 25-11, 25-16, 25-17.

Grace Van Neil came up with nine blocks and Lauren Pisegna had seven.

Amaya Melendez had 14 assists and Voss had 10. Voss had 14 kills and Delaney Kitchen contributed 10.

• Ellie Shenk had 15 digs and 13 serve receives in Amherst's 3-0 shutout of North Ridgeville. The Comets won 25-14, 25-21,

25-13.

Laken Voss had 16 assists. Roslyn Hancock had 13 digs and 11 serve receives.

Girls Golf • Amherst took second place with 197 points at Avon High School.

Rosalyn Friend 46, CeCe Iliff 47, Ayalis Vicens 50, Addisyn Spakes 54.

Boys Soccer • Anthony LaRosa scored the Comets' sole goal on an assist from Ethan London during a

5-1 rout by Avon Lake.

Liam Reutter had two goals for the Shoremen.

Targeted all evening, Amherst keeper Camden Gross came up with 11 saves.

Junior High Cross Country • The Comets competed at the Avon "Race to Remember" last Thursday.

Kamille Coleman, Katherine Low, Sophia Pecora, Shantel Cooper, and Claire Bedo scored, earning a 13th place finish out of 20 teams. Morgan

Comets cheerleaders gather for a group shot on the sidelines of a varsity football game.

Kessler had the biggest improvement for the girls, dropping nine seconds from her previous best time.

Ty Perez led the boys, finishing second out of 134 runners. Luke Bowlsby, Devin Ramirez, Joseph Miller, and Henry Isaacs also scored. Zeke DeMercurio had the biggest improvement for the Comets, dropping 34 seconds from his previous best. The boys placed third out of 20 teams, beating conference rival Avon Lake by one point.

Properly carded

Using an underage informant, Amherst police tested 17 local businesses on Friday, Sept. 13 to see whether they're following the law when it comes to selling alcohol to people under the age of 21.

Sgt. Mike Murphy led the operation. He said 100 percent of employees at the targeted businesses asked the underage informant for identification.

They were recommended for a congratulatory letter from the Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board of Lorain County and Amherst police.

In the past, clerks who have sold alcohol to informants during similar stings have been charged.

The effort was carried out in partnership with the STOP Underage Drinking Taskforce and funded through the ADAS board.

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It’s the end of an era at OHS JASON HAWK EDITOR

Erik Andrews | Oberlin News-Tribune

The Oberlin High School marching band performs during halftime at a Phoenix football game earlier this season. On Friday, the band will perform is annual light show after the game.

True, there won't be an Oberlin High School homecoming parade this year — but just wait until you hear what's lined up instead.

A huge celebration is planned for tomorrow to mark the groundbreaking of Oberlin's new elementary school, say farewell to the old stadium on North Pleasant Street, honor the homecoming court, and cheer on the Phoenix varsity football team.

The Friday festivities will kick off at 4 p.m. when golden shovels are used to symbolically begin construction of a PK-5 building

Students to storm Tappan for action on climate change

just south of OHS. Superintendent David Hall said he's lined up guest speakers for the ceremony and has invited political dignitaries to attend.

Kids will be part of the fun, donning hard hats and hoisting shovels to break ground for their school, said OHS principal Chris Frank.

A community tailgating party will begin at 5 p.m. on the high school's south lawn.

It will feature food trucks from The Feve and Steel Magnolia and music by DJ Dolla Bill — that's the alter ego of police officer Billie Neadham, who is assigned to the school district.

Welcome Nursing Home will

do blood pressure checks, The LCADA Way will have information, and there will be booths for Oberlin Kids, band and athletic boosters, the Oberlin Rotary, and more. Firefighters will set up a truck and obstacle course for kids to run.

The party will start wrapping up around 6:30 p.m. as attention turns to the stadium. The homecoming court will circle the track in convertible cars and the king and queen will be crowned there one last time.

The homecoming game will start at 7 p.m. as the Phoenix host the Brookside Cardinals.

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'REST AND COMFORT'

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Pushing for action on climate change, Oberlin high school and college students will stage a walkout Friday.

It is part of a national climate strike being organized by the Sunrise Movement, a national organization of “young people fighting to stop climate change.” Sunrise Oberlin, the movement’s hub at Oberlin College, is planning the walkout.

Sunrise Oberlin Hub Coordinator Dan Kennedy said students from both the college and Oberlin High School will walk out of class at 9:40 a.m., meeting in Tappan Square for a rally at 10 a.m.

If young people want change, they are going to have to push for it, he said.

“It’s going to be because of a massive movement of people,” Kennedy said. “That’s how change always happens.”

Oberlin College Director of Media Relations Scott Wargo said its up to the instructors to set standards of attendance, and Sunrise Oberlin said that many professors are in support of the walkout.

At the high school level however, students don’t have the same freedom to just leave.

Oberlin High School student and president of the sustainability/eco club Sacha Brewer, 17, said the administration has threatened students with suspension if they walk out without parents’ permission. That, however, isn't stopping her.

“I feel like it’s wrong,” Brewer said. “I feel like we shouldn’t have to be put in a position where we should have to ask for our parents' permission.”

Oberlin High School Principal Chris Frank said the school wants to support students in activities that “are going to bring about change in the world.” He said he wouldn’t comment on what the consequences would be if they didn’t, but that he wanted students to follow school policy and get written permission to be out of school, like they would for any other activity.

Frank said the school is not against the rally, but safety is always the schools first goal, and having students follow school policy is a part of that.

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Oberlin College student Grace Smith prepares to take part in a walkout Friday calling for environmental action.

Photos by Jason Hawk | Oberlin News-Tribune

City leaders join the Abram family in a ribbon-cutting on Thursday, Sept. 12 for the George A. Abram Pavilion at the Oberlin Underground Railroad Center.

Abram Pavilion a tribute to 'The Voice of Oberlin' JASON HAWK EDITOR

The impact George Abram had on the town he called home for more than 50 years was clear last week when hundreds turned out to dedicate a place of peace in his honor.

A ribbon was cut Thursday, Sept.

12 on the George A. Abram Pavilion at the Oberlin Underground Railroad Center, 20 West Vine St. "May this pavilion for years to come provide rest and comfort in honor of George's individual character and the joy he conveyed to young and old alike in our community," said Jessie Reeder, chair of the Oberlin Underground Railroad Center Implementation Team.

She said the picnic area is a tribute to a true friend who felt called to preserve the city's legacy as a stop for former slaves on the route to freedom.

Dreama Brown remembered her older brother as someone who would always help her find the answers to her problems.

"I know he's looking down. I know he can't believe it," she said. "He never could believe when someone wanted to honor or thank him in some way because everything he did he did from his heart."

Known as "The Voice of Oberlin," Abram spent nearly four decades announcing sporting events at Oberlin High School and Oberlin College.

He was also a longtime soccer and baseball coach.

He chaired the Minority Business Enterprise Advisory Committee, was a founder and chair of the Oberlin

"I know he's looking down," said Dreama Brown of her brother, the late George Abram. His children, Gregory Abram, Gail Abram, and Debbie Young, accepted a plaque honoring their father.

"Thank you so much for giving him an opportunity to cultivate his passion for developing cultural awareness, unity, and love throughout the community he cared for," said Gregory Abram. chapter of the Boys & Girls Club, served on the Oberlin Community Improvement Corporation, helped Oberlin College create an affirmative action plan, and chaired the Oberlin Underground Railroad Center Implementation Team from 2009 to 2018.

City councilwoman Sharon Pearson said she got to know Abram while working at city hall on the Minority Business Enterprise Advisory Committee.

"I knew nothing about this program

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at all. But I quickly learned as Mr. Abram groomed me," she said. "His passion for this program was contagious. I loved hearing his stories of running with the powerful political figures in Cleveland as he worked for Cleveland RTA, the struggles and the triumphs he went through. This is when I personally caught the social justice advocacy bug."

Abram was always happy and laughing, inspiring those around him to joy, she said.

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FROM C1 invited onto the field to be recognized. The band won't play until after the game; musicians will present their annual light show after dark falls.

“The light show performance is definitely a highlight of our season,” said band director Len Gnizak. “We always appreciate the support we receive from our families and members of the community who come out to cheer on our football team and support our 67 student musicians who spend countless hours practicing for their performances.”

"This is going to be truly a one-time event because it will be the last time we're all on that field. It will be our last homecoming here at Oberlin High School Stadium," said Frank.

The football game won't be the final time fans can say goodbye to the old stadium. The Phoenix girls will play one last soccer game there at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept.

28 and the boys varsity soccer team will give it a proper farewell at 1 p.m. that day.

'You are the 9/11 babies' IMPOSSIBLE TO FORGET

'WE'RE IN MOTION'

"We're starting. The dream is a reality. It's going to happen," said Oberlin City Schools superintendent Hall, who hopes the community will turn out in force Friday to see the dozen-year dream of a new school come together in a groundbreaking ceremony.

Educators met Sept. 4 with the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission and architects to go over design ideas. Hall said the new school's style will be "a little bit of 21st century and also a little bit of still traditional pieces at the same time."

Preliminary drawings show a mix of open and regular classrooms, he said. That caused some headscratching in the room.

"We had to explain to the OFCC, we're Oberlin.

We're IB as well," said Hall. "We have philosophy in the classrooms, we have Spanish, we have theater courses. We have a lot going on in our elementary that other schools do not have."

A schematic design is expected to go before the board of education at its meeting on Tuesday.

Residents will see some movement at the construction site in October as equipment is staged.

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FROM C1 feel principled (to attend the rally),” Frank said. “Let's just make sure that as young people we are being responsible and accountable in our choices to go and do so.”

Kennedy said the rally isn’t to protest the college or high school, but is meant to protest the lack of action against climate change at the local, state and national level. He said the current state of climate change needs to be changed.

“Business as usual is not sustainable,” Kennedy said. “So we need to disrupt it in some way.”

Sunrise Oberlin Press Lead Pearse Anderson said Sunrise Oberlin has five demands: passing a green new deal at any level of government, respect for indigenous land and sovereignty, environmental justice and a just transition from fossil fuels, protection and restoration of biodiversity and implementation of sustainable agriculture.

Anderson said the rally, both locally and nationally, is also meant to spread awareness and give people hope that climate change can be fought.

“There’s a certain lack of climate hope these days,” Pearse said. “People say they can’t make a difference, but we’re here to kind of rejuvenate people’s ideas.”

Brewer, a senior at Oberlin High School, said mostly upperclassmen are planning on attending. She said she’s seen the same lack of “climate hope” from freshmen she’s spoken to.

“They’re pretty much all like, ‘Oh, we’re screwed.

What’s the point?” Brewer said.

The rally is planned to go until 2 p.m. Along with speakers from the high school and the college, Kennedy said the event will feature workshops and “teachins” meant to inform people on what they can do to help curb climate change.

Brewer said she hopes the event and the Sunrise Movement help bring climate change to the forefront, instead of in the back of many people’s minds.

“I just think that we should see global warming and climate change as an issue that's here and isn't an issue that's far out into the future,” Brewer said.

“There’s this misconception that we won't be facing this for years and years and years but in reality we actually are.”

“We’re the generation that's going to inherit these problems,” she added. “That’s why we’re marching.”

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Adam Stewart carries the American flag forward during a ceremony at the Lorain County JVS on the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks.

Post-Sept. 11 generation honors the fallen JASON HAWK EDITOR

They are too young to remember the horror but not too young to learn why it matters.

They are the "9/11 babies," those born in the wake of the 2001 terror attacks that changed the nation forever.

"From the moment you were born, you were the ray of hope that lit up a dark world," principal Tina Pelto told the Lorain County JVS students assembled outside last Wednesday morning on the 18th anniversary of the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks.

"I just think how terrible it must have been for the people who were alive, all the families who didn't know they were spending their final day together," said Ronald Malone, 15.

His great-aunt died in the World Trade Center. "My mom told me all about it — how nice she was, how kind she was," he said. "It just makes me really sad that I didn't get to meet her."

Ian Reinhardt, 16, said he has learned about 9/11 from his parents, who told him seeing first one plane and then another and another rain death from the sky was the scariest thing they ever watched on television.

He was raised in a post9/11 world and said he is scared of terror attacks — which is one reason he aspired to enlist in the Marines. That dream was inspired by his late uncle, who served.

JVS superintendent Glenn Faircloth is an Army veteran and told students about the pain he felt seeing enemies kill those he was sworn to protect.

"The ones that were, we always remember where we were, what we were doing on that day," he said, later adding, "What I did experience is this nation stood together as one. And we mended some things that we had wrong with us as a nation."

Alex Brillon and Zac Boesel raise a flag bearing the names of the heroes of 9/11, the emergency responders who gave their lives to save others.

Air Force Master Sgt. Pam Coleman, a North Ridgeville High School graduate and resident of Columbia Station, clearly recalls where she was on Sept. 11, 2001.

She was on her way to work at the Pentagon.

Coleman was the keynote speaker at a Sept.

11 ceremony at the Lorain County JVS and recounted the story for the student body.

She remembered driving with her husband and listening to the radio in disbelief. When the first plane crashed, they thought it was a freak accident — but when the second struck, it became clear there was something far more sinister unfolding.

At 9:37 a.m., a third plane hit the Pentagon.

She was about five minutes away.

Coleman called her office and was told to turn around.

"We got off the highway and it looked like a war zone," she told JVS students. "There was smoke and fire and ambulances, police and people running everywhere. It was the most horrific sight I have ever seen."

The Pentagon was being renovated at the time. The plane hit the only section that was finished.

The other four sections were old, not structurally sound, and filled with asbestos. Had the plane hit there, the damage would have been much worse, Coleman said.

One-hundred twenty-five Pentagon workers were killed that day but the body count could have been 10 times higher, she said.

"The Pentagon remained on fire for almost 30 hours.

There was so much jet fuel and the fire was so hot that the firemen couldn't get close enough," she said.

The next day, the Department of Defense decided to reopen the government and she returned to work amid flames and as bodies were still being recovered.

But Coleman said the government had to show the terrorists that America was strong "and they were not going to break us. So we banded together and as a military we went back to work."

She chooses to remember the positives that come from that day — the outpouring of support from around the globe, the flowers that filled Pentagon hallways, the organizations that sprang up to help, and the people who came together despite their differences to overcome evil.

College lets Phoenix use football stadium A $3,150 lease deal will allow the Phoenix football team to use Oberlin College's stadium for three games this fall.

Negotiated by Phoenix athletic director John Carter, it was signed Aug. 27 by the Oberlin board of education.

"They were very cooperative," superintendent David Hall said of college reps. The public schools will be allowed to collect 100 percent of admissions sold at the gate and even run a concession area at the Austin

E. Knowlton Athletics Complex, he said.

Treasurer Angela Dotson said taxpayers will save some money on normal upkeep costs when the Oberlin High School stadium is demolished at the end of September, since there will be no more maintenance there.

But at the same time there will be a trade-off, since it will cost money to transport high school athletes to other venues, she said.

This season is a lopsided one for

Oberlin. It's started with most home games scheduled early, and opponents have stepped up to allow games later in the season to be played on the road.

In other district news, the Oberlin City Schools have been dealt a 4.5 percent health insurance rate increase this year.

There's good news and bad news here. While it's more expensive, Dotson said she had expected as much as a nine percent increase.

POLICE REPORTS • Sept. 7 at 2 p.m.: A 13-year-old girl was sent to the emergency room at Mercy Health Allen Hospital after being hit by a car. She had been riding her bike on the sidewalk behind The Hotel at Oberlin, according to a report. When she was struck at a driveway, she fell onto the hood of the vehicle. A man got out and asked her if she was OK, then got back in the car and left.

• Sept. 7 at 3:14 p.m.: A criminal mischief complaint was filed on Lincoln Street. A man said a bicycle and a large bottle of weed killer were dumped in the bed of his pickup truck.

• Sept. 7 at 11:41 p.m.: A small amount of marijuana and a small plastic smoking device containing suspected pot residue were found during a traffic stop. The driver, who also had an expired license, was allowed to drive away with a warning.

• Sept. 8 at 2:25 a.m.: Andrew Dillon was arrested on a warrant through the Oberlin Municipal Court for failure to appear for arraignment.

• Sept. 9 at 4:53 p.m.: A woman said she and a neighbor were assaulted on West Lorain Street by a male who ran into the woods. The male was detained by police and said he'd only gone to the property to retrieve his belongings. When the residents tried to stop him from leaving, he pushed his was past them, he told police. The landlord told officers the male was allowed to be there to get his belongings.

• Sept. 10 at 8:20 p.m.: Lance Burnworth was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, BAC over .17 percent, and driving under suspension.

• Sept. 11 at 7:31 a.m.: Oberlin College security told police that a student had reported being sexually assaulted in March 2018.

• Sept. 12 at 9:33 a.m.: Working on a tip from Internet Crimes Against Children, police investigated a YouTube video that was uploaded from a residence in Oberlin and possibly contained child pornography.

• Sept. 13 at 8:28 a.m.: An 86-year-old woman died of natural causes on North Pleasant Street.

• Sept. 13 at 8:30 p.m.: A woman said her vehicle was broken into and ransacked.

• Sept. 15 at 9:23 p.m.: Police responded to a dispute between a mother and daughter on East Lorain Street.

• Sept. 15 at 11:37 p.m.: Officers responded to an Oberlin College dorm room where a woman apparently tried to end her life by overdose. She was taken to the hospital.

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

Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019

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100-POINT GAME

SPLIT WEEK Erik Andrews | Oberlin News-Tribune

Sophomore Kieran Thornhill heads the ball in play against Brookside. The Phoenix took a 6-1 beating — the Cardinals put five goals in the back of the net in the first half. Oberlin turned around Monday with a 10-2 victory over Cuyahoga Heights, with Syncere Shahid, Julian Cross, and Kaden Thornhill each roping two goals.

Others were made

by Kieran Thornhill, Grant Martz, Terrell Williams, and Richard Tyner.

Photos by Erik Andrews | Oberlin News-Tribune

The Phoenix scored 30 unanswered points in the first quarter and spent the rest of the game holding off Garfield Trinity for a 58-42 victory. Junior Cory Middlebrooks got Oberlin on the scoreboard with an 11-yard interception return and later picked up another TD on a 30-yard fumble return. It was also a big game for senior wide receiver Jaydon Harris, who had runs of one and 56 yards for touchdowns, and senior running back Donte Colbert, had punched in an eight-yarder and a fiveyarder. Also scoring were Sam Fairplay and Azarie Hairston. ABOVE: Jaydon Harris picks up yards for the Phoenix. RIGHT: Azarie Hairston scampers around the end for a touchdown.

TWO LOSSES Erik Andrews | Oberlin News-Tribune

Pearl Gunn fires one over the net.

The Phoenix had a bumpy road through the week, dropping two contests. Visiting Brookside bested Oberlin 3-0 (25-15, 25-12, 25-15) in Lorain County League play, then Wickliffe claimed a 3-1 win (25-15, 1025, 26-24, 25-14).

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'Censorship Leaves Us in the Dark' “It’s time to keep the lights on in the world of censored books,” said Nancy Gildner, chair of the annual A Wake for Books program sponsored by the Friends of the Oberlin Public Library.

This year's event will begin Sunday, Sept.

22 at the library.

It is a warning against censors' attempts to take books out of the hands of the reading public.

The Friends of the Oberlin Public Library will present a week-long program about the censorship or challenging of books, how the process works, and why a book might be censored.

“Books can be banned for any reason, from parents’ objections to school boards’ concerns, based upon individual beliefs and prejudices and that’s taking away your right to choose,” Gildner said. “Of course, parents

need to oversee children’s reading materials, but telling adults what they should and should not read is a suppression of your rights.”

This year’s list includes "The Great Gatsby," "The Grapes of Wrath," "The Color Purple," "Beloved," "Catch 22," "The Bluest Eye," and "To Kill a Mockingbird," which was recently named America’s best-loved novel in PBS' nationwide survey, The Great American Read.

The Oberlin Public Library will distribute copies of banned books throughout the week’s program.

The presentation will also show its wellknown skeleton, Napoleon Bone-A-Part, in his casket display buried by banned books.

To wrap up the week, the Friends will serve cider and doughnuts from 3-5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the library, 65 South Main St.

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PUBLICATION OF LEGISLATION The following is a summary of legislation adopted by Lorain City Council on September

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Reso. No 32-19 Commemorating & memorializing Lorain native, Toni Morrison & declaring February 18 Toni Morrison Day. 33-19 Recognizing & commending Joe Faga for outstanding public service as a member of Lorain City Council. 34-19 Recognizing & commending Dye's Appliances for 44+ years of business operations in Downtown Lorain. 35-19 Reso. of intent to appropriate General Fund dollars not to exceed $250k annually to match CDBG funds to demolish decaying structures for a 5yr period. Ord. No. 107-19 Ord. amending Lorain Cod. Ord. Part 15 by adding new Lorain Cod. Ord. Chapter 1550- Large Storage/ Waste Containers. 10819 Assessing the cost to abate nuisances by cutting noxious weeds. 10919 Auth Auditor to pay invoice from Utilities Dept that invokes the Then & Now Exception process.

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111-19 Auth the S/S Director to enter into a contract with the highest rated & ranked designbuild firm for professional services related to the construction of a new fire station on Kolbe Rd & W. Erie Avenue. 112-19 Auth the S/S Director to advertise for bids for the purchase of supplies for use by the Utilities Dept.

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B.A. # 17-2019 2815 Fulmer Rd. - Variance requested to allow parking in front setback. Section 1201.06 (A) Except within driveways, parking shall be prohibited within a required front yard.

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PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Lorain intends to contract for Professional Design and Build Services in connection with the construction of a new West Side Fire Station No. 7 at the southwest corner of West Erie Avenue and Kolbe Road. Companies interested in being considered to provide the required services should submit three (3) paper copies and one (1) electronic copy of a Statement of Qualifications no later than 11:00 A.M. on October 8, 2019.

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From F to C, schools keep improving JASON HAWK EDITOR

From an F in 2017 to a D in 2018 and now to a C overall this fall, the Wellington Schools' state report card grade continues to climb.

"We're starting to reap some of the rewards for the work we've been doing for quite some time," said superintendent Ed Weber.

One of the biggest scoring jumps came in the Ohio Department of Education's "gap closing" measure, which shows how well schools help disadvantaged students. Wellington's grade went from a D to a B. Another leap was made in the area of K-3 literacy, where Wellington exchanged last year's F for a C. The progress made by

students went from a D to a C, the four-year high school graduation rate edged upward from a B to an A, and overall student performance has moved from a D to a C. Weber said to expect some in-school celebrations — maybe an ice cream social or hot dog cookout to reward kids for their hard work.

Board president Dan Rosecrans said pride in the

district has increased because of students' achievements.

"Through this process I know we've had a lot of growing pains and overcome some road blocks.

But I know there's still work to be done," he said, praising the work of students, teachers, support staff, and administrators, and parents.

There are still areas that must be addressed because

the school district, according to the state report card, fell short.

For example, Wellington received an F for the "indicators met" metric, which measures the number of students who passed or failed state tests, how well gifted students perform, and chronic absenteeism.

Another issue lies in how well Wellington High School students are — or REPORT PAGE D2

Ed Weber

Customer service is key, says Baxendale JASON HAWK EDITOR

Students and their parents are customers and the Wellington Schools need to brush up on their customer service skills, according to McCormick Middle School principal Nathan Baxendale.

He recently graduated from the Cleveland Clinic's "Communicating with HEART" training program and plans to pass on what he learned to every single Nathan Baxendale employee of the Wellington school system.

HEART stands for Hear, Empathize, Apologize, Respond, and Thank You — steps Baxendale and district superintendent Ed Weber said every worker can take to heart, from school bus drivers to teachers to top administrators.

"We have customers, in reality, because they pay for the services we're giving them," said Baxendale.

And the truth is that if Wellington Schools customers are "treated like garbage" when they have an issue, they're not going to want to stay, he said.

Baxendale and McCormick teachers Robert Ronsky and Malynda Perchinske are the first educators to ever go through the Cleveland Clinic program, which was developed 15 years ago in a time when the renowned hospital system was dealing with its own customer service shortfalls.

Taking the training course, they learned the importance of being genuinely welcoming to visitors to their "business," truly listening to concerns that are brought forward, making eye contact, and building real relationships with parents.

Sometimes, that kind of customer service is as simple as offering a smile and a nice greeting, Baxendale said.

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Several downtown buildings are looking nicer after putting a portion of Main Street Wellington's $25,000 in summer contest winnings to use, and more touch-up jobs are on the way.

Colonial Barbershop on West Herrick Avenue dipped into the prize money to replace three badly-worn upper windows and Dog Tracks Diner on Depot Street has installed a new awning. Each received a $500 mini-grant.

But the biggest facade clean-up so far can be seen at the Horr-Warner cheese building at the corner of West Herrick and Depot, where $3,000 was put into fixing the elaborate woodwork along the top of the historic structure.

"A lot of that moulding was just

rotted. There were a lot of problems, especially at the seams," said Main Street director Jenny Arntz.

The cheese building project was initially started with help from a Keep Ohio Beautiful grant. It took a lot longer than expected "but they wanted to do it right," she said.

The work has been a long time coming. Arntz said some of the wood was last painted in 1941.

There are a lot more projects in the works. Main Street Wellington has approved 21 projects using the America's Main Street Contest cash.

Businesses have until Oct. 1 to decided whether they will match Main Street mini-grants and move ahead with storefront facelifts, including new windows, doors, paint, awnings, and signage.

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About $7,000 more is earmarked for new flooring at the Main Street Wellington office on West Herrick.

There is a misconception that the nonprofit Main Street organization is flush with money after winning the contest's grand prize this summer. That's simply not true, said Arntz.

Main Street is financially "not really solid right now," she said.

The $25,000 is going toward a lot of great projects but it can't be used for operating expenses.

To continue its mission, Main Street needs more members, sponsors, and donations, Arntz said.

Before she was named director, Main Street Wellington would receive more than $30,000 per year in grants from local sources. Those pools have largely dried up in the DOWNTOWN PAGE D2

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2019 Beriswill Scholarship

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2019 Beriswill Insurance Agency Scholarship. The $500 award has been presented to: • Kaitlyn Whitaker, daughter of Nathan and Lisa Whitaker and Kim DiFilippo. She will attend Lorain County Community College to study business. She is a graduate of Wellington High School.

• Gabrielle Price, daughter of Barry and Lisa Price. She will attend Lorain County Community College to study business. She is a graduate of Keystone High School.

• Joseph Ferritto, son of Joseph and JoAnne Ferritto. He will attend Ohio University to study mechanical engineering and business management. He is a graduate of Midview High School.

• Madison Flanagan, daughter of David and Rebecca Flanagan. She will attend Ohio Northern University to study business management with a minor in entrepreneurship.

She is a graduate of Firelands High School.

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FROM D1 aren't — prepared for success after graduation. The state handed down an F. Weber said 80 percent of WHS students are involved in after-school activities, so they can't get extra afterschool academic help. He said principal Tina Drake is looking for ways to offer intervention during the school day so more students can take advantage of it.

Through the summer, Weber was sweating the report card results even though preliminary data showed Wellington improving.

He said the efforts of principal Nathan Baxendale and the McCormick Middle School staff "put us over the edge" for the C grade.

Again, there is room for improvement. Weber said he wants more opportunities for gifted students at McCormick in the form of expanded programming and possibly a full-time gifted teacher. Gifted kids there fell just a hair short of meeting the state's higher expectations for performance.

"We've been getting better but it needs a lot more," he said.

Grants won in the past year will provide even more opportunities for teachers to improve those grades for next year's report card, he said.

Weber believes scores will continue to rise. After seeing this year's improvement, he thinks Wellington is due for a B in either 2020 or 2021.

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FROM D1 you're grateful to be there. "Thank you for letting us have that impact on your life," the third-year principal said. "It sounds cheesy. It sounds a little Hallmark movie-ish," but it works.

Enrollment is at stake if bad customer service is used, he said. Every homeschooler, every child who chooses to attend another school is a customer lost.

And with that customer goes state

dollars that help all Wellington's students.

But with the right training, which will roll out this fall, the Wellington Schools have a shot at becoming a "destination district" for open-enrollment, Baxendale said.

He also said winning customers over is going to have a major effect in this November's election. A Wellington bond issue and levy are on the ballot.

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To communicate with police, call the non-emergency line at 440-647-2244 or email wpd@villageofwellington.com. You can also email the chief at tbarfield@villageof wellington.com.

Main Street contests

Do you like to bake, cook, or decorate? If yes, participate in some fall fun in Wellington!

Enter for a chance to win up to a $100 prize at the Fall in Love With Wellington festival on Saturday, Sept. 28 and Sunday, Sept. 29. There is a scarecrow decorating contest, pumpkin decorating contest, apple and pumpkin bake-offs, a soup cook-off, pet HowlO-Ween costume contest, and a coloring contest.

The festival will be held near the corner of routes 58 and 18 and will also feature live music, food, games, inflatables, crafters, vendors, and more.

Visit www.mainstreetwellington.org for links to entries and the festival schedule. Need a paper copy? Visit the Herrick Memorial Library, Wellington town hall, or Main Street Wellington.

For more information, call Main Street at 440-647-3987.

Wellington Schools curriculum nights

• Monday, Sept. 23: An Advanced Placement parent meeting will be held from 6-7 p.m. at Wellington High School, 629 North Main St. A financial aid seminar for seniors will be held from 7-7:30 p.m. Meet with teachers from 7:30-8 p.m.

• Tuesday, Sept. 24: Parents are welcome from 6-8 p.m. at McCormick Middle School, 627 North Main St. • Thursday, Sept. 26: Parents are welcome from 6-8 p.m. at Westwood Elementary School, 305 Union St.

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Ben Higgins threw for 138 yards and three touchdowns as the Dukes sent New London packing 397. The game was cut short Friday by lightning. Wellington took an 18-7 lead into the second half on Saturday. Mason McClellan ended with 189 yards rushing on 27 carries, including a touchdown.

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Derrick Andolsek shields the ball from the Falcons’ Brook Grude. Firelands' Austin Schuler and Adian Newman each scored twice on Sept.

11, doubling up on the Dukes 4-2 during a Lorain County League face-off in Henrietta Township.

Wellington’s Rachel Bremke handles a Falcons serve. Lexi Mack had 14 kills and nine digs to lead the Falcons in a five-set win over the Dukes in Lorain County League play. Firelands won the first set 25-21, then fell 25-17 in the second and rebounded 25-21 in the third. Wellington took the fourth set 25-22 but lost the final frame 15-8.

Wooded land not 'forever forsaken' JASON HAWK EDITOR

The board of education may still have use for at least part of a 25-acre property north of Wellington High School, even though it won't belong to the district anymore.

Village manager Steve Dupee informed the school board Sept. 11 that Wellington's council is buying back the mostly-wooded land as of Sept. 30.

The property was gifted to the district for $1 back in 2004 amid doomed plans to build a K-12 school there.

Now village leaders are exercising an option built into the sale contract to hand back that buck and take ownership of the undeveloped land once more.

The transfer doesn't mean the school system has "for-

ever forsaken" the property, said school board member Brett Murner.

He expressed interest in purchasing a five-acre section behind the Wellington Mobile Home Park.

While no plans for the parcel have been put forward, Murner said there may be a need to expand the WHS campus footprint.

"You never know what the future holds," agreed board of education member Ayers Ratliff. "We don't have that much property left down there."

Dupee said there may be opportunities for the school district and village to work together on the property in the future.

He said the land is zoned for agriculture and residential use with an exception that allows for buildings such as schools.

Board president Daniel

Rosecrans said there is a drainage issue on a portion of the property along Shiela Drive and Meadow Lane.

He wants to work with the village to resolve it for nearby homeowners.

"We've had standing water with some of the heavier rains we've gotten. We've had flooding in some of those backyards," he said.

The land buy-back was initiated after village officials started looking at the limited developable land remaining in Wellington, said Dupee.

"There may be nothing that happens with this property for a long time but what we do know is that for our active residential developments, one is almost out of property and the other is getting there," he said.

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