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Absences soar, but Wellington Schools reject mask mandate JASON HAWK EDITOR

WELLINGTON — Absences are out of control in the Wellington Schools as COVID cases multiply. But with 1 in 6 kids out last week — some ill, some quarantined and others for mundane reasons — the Board of Education voted down a proposal that would have once more required students to wear masks under certain circumstances. A long line of angry parents waited to tell the board masking was their choice, not the school district’s. “I’m here to tell you not to mask our children against our wishes,” said Christopher McClain, who has five kids in the school system. Every fall there is a flu or cold that goes around and sidelines kids, he Ed Weber told the board — and with 516 deaths among children ages 0 to 18, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, he doesn’t see COVID as a threat that looms large. Yet there is clearly an issue, said Superintendent Ed Weber. After starting out the year with slow but steady cases, the dams have now broken open. There were 14 coronavirus cases identified in the third week of the fall semester. Six more were added to the tally last Monday, and another five last Tuesday, the day the school board met. Weber said the Wellington Schools recorded 47

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Estella Woodworth was crowned Amherst’s homecoming queen and Xander DeValle was crowned king Friday night just before kickoff of the Comets varsity football game. What a great looking couple!

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◄ Amherst hosted the annual Marion L. Steele High School homecoming parade Friday afternoon, with a horde of students marching through the old downtown. Thousands lined the sidewalks to head the Amherst Marching Comets play and see floats made by kids to celebrate school spirit.

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WELLINGTON — Thousands of dollars have been seized by Wellington police following an undercover investigation into alleged gambling and illegal bingo. Officers John Ball and Kayla Chrosniak were sent

to pose as players at a Wellington Athletic Boosters bingo event Sunday, Sept. 19 at the Fraternal Order of Eagles 2051 hall on South Main Street, according to an affidavit filed with the Lorain County Court of Common Pleas. They were working off a tip that boosters Treasurer James Farago operated an illegal bingo game, and

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was allegedly embezzling funds meant to benefit the Dukes sports teams, according to Detective Robert Aviles. “Rather than donate the proceeds of charitable gaming he was conducting, the anonymous individual wrote that Farago was keeping the funds for himself,” Aviles’ affidavit said. As of Thursday morn-

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OBITUARIES Denise Michelle Phillips

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Denise Michelle Phillips, 47, a lifelong Brighton Township resident, passed away Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, at UH Elyria Medical Center following a short illness. Born in Oberlin on Feb. 6, 1974, she was the daughter of Katherine (nee Dammeyer) and Clinton Wacker. Denise was a 1992 Firelands High School graduate and was most recently employed at Rico Manufacturing in Medina. She was an active member of the Brighton United Methodist Church, serving as president of United Methodist Women and sang in the choir. Denise was also the co-chairman of the church's onion ring booth at the Lorain County Fair. She had a love for animals, swimming, spending time outdoors and traveling. Most importantly, she treasured the time she spent with her children. Denise is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Christopher Phillips; children, Jordon and Juliana Phillips, both of Brighton; mother-in-law, Nelva Phillips; siblings, Kevin Wacker (Joanna Broome), Craig (Genai) Wacker and Jason (Sarah) Wacker and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Paul and Betty Wacker, Faye and Paul Dammeyer and fatherin-law, Eldon Phillips. A private family service will be held with a Celebration of Life to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be directed to the family in care of the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed at www. norton-eastmanfuneralhome.com.

John Scott Gilger, 57, of Elyria, died Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at home. Born on Nov. 24, 1963, in Wellington, he was the son of Phyllis (nee Hall) and the late Dale H. Gilger. Scott was a graduate of Wellington High School. Following graduation, Scott served in the United States Army. He retired from InvaCare. Scott was an athlete, competing in wheelchair races including the LA wheelchair marathon. Survivors include his mother, Phyllis Gilger; siblings, Mark (Marsha) Gilger of Doylestown, Hope (Keith) Chada of Chicago, Illinois, Penny (Tony) Disiena of Ocala, Florida, Janet (David) Alexander of Richmond, Kentucky and Patrick (Colleen) Gilger of Powell and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Norton-Eastman Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements and expressions of sympathy may be shared online at www.norton-eastmanfuneralhome.com.

Greg Close Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, Greg Close was called to Heaven after a valiant battle with cancer. It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to a father, a son, a brother, an uncle and a friend. Greg was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Laurie Willbond Capp and will be laid to rest with his late wife, Margaret (Peg) Irish Close. Greg has left an incredible legacy in his two amazing sons, Gary (wife, Jennifer and children, Grant, Calvin and Catelyn) and Dennis (wife, Debra and children, Cannon, Colton and Charis). These young men are amazing fathers and loving husbands and Greg was so proud of the men they have become. Over the past year, Bob and Rena Close were by Greg's side as he battled this horrible disease. Bob was diligent in daily care and Rena and Debra were amazing advocates for all of his medical procedures. Prior to getting sick, Greg had moved back to Oberlin to help support our parents, Glenn and Betty Close. Our hearts break, as no parent should have to watch their child pass before them. As always, our parents leaned on their Faith and they navigated through the pain with Love in their hearts. Their Strength and Grace will continue to be our Model.

Shirley J. Ferriman Shirley J. Ferriman, 84, of Wellington, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange following a lengthy illness. Born in Penfield on Nov. 30, 1936, she was the daughter of the late June (nee Brown) and Walter Puka. Shirley was an executive assistant at Wedge Wire in Wellington before retiring in 2001. She was an active member of the Wellington Women's League over many years. She also enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. Trips to Florida and Las Vegas were highlights as well as entertaining friends and family at her home. She was an avid cook and spent hours collecting recipes that she put together in her own cookbook that is still being used today by her children. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Left to treasure her memory is her loving husband of 65 years, Edward Ferriman; children, Vicki (Denni) Interliggi of Mason, Ohio and Scott (Cindy) Ferriman of Northville, Michigan; grandchildren, Brandon Ferriman, Justin Ferriman, Kimberly Crim, Jennifer Henkel and Tom Interliggi; eight great-grandchildren and her brother, Jerry (Susan) Puka. The family will hold a private service honoring Shirley at a later date. Norton-Eastman Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements and expressions of sympathy may be expressed at www.norton-eastmanfuneralhome.com. CONNIE NIECE (nee Hutchison), 70, former resident of Lorain, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, at Fairview Hospital in Cleveland. KENNETH SHERIFF, 74, of Lorain, passed away Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, at Mercy Regional Medical Center, following complications from COVID-19. Arrangements by Hempel Funeral Home. SHIRLEY ANN YOUNG (nee Brobst), 91, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Arrangements by Hempel Funeral Home. VIOLET BEAM (nee Bozicevich), 92, of Lorain, passed away Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, at Amherst Manor Nursing Home following a full and meaningful life. Hempel Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Our condolences go out to families that have suffered the loss of a loved one. For information about placing an obituary or death notice in the Community Guide, call (440) 329-7000.

Audubon Society training

The Black River Audubon Society will present “Getting the Most from eBird” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5 via Zoom. Ken Ostermiller will provide an introduction to the eBird website and tips for using it so you can view your records, find birds nearby that you are interested in seeing and plan where to go birding when you travel. Ostermiller is a volunteer with the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, reviewing hotspots in Ohio for the eBird website. He created and maintains, in cooperation with the Ohio Ornithological Society, www.birding-in-ohio.com, which describes over 4,000 birding locations statewide. This program is free to the public. To access the Zoom meeting, visit www.blackriveraudubon.org and register at the bottom of the first page. A link will be sent to you.

Breakfast with Republicans

The Avon-Avon Lake Republican Club will hold a breakfast from 8-9 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at Sugar Creek Restaurant, 5196 Detroit Rd., Sheffield Village Plaza. Lorain County Port Authority Director Jim Miller will talk about his agency’s activities. Each attendee is responsible for their meal.

Annual college fair at LCCC

The 33rd Annual Lorain County College Fair will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 7 at the Ewing Activities Center Fieldhouse at Lorain County Community College in Elyria. The event is a resource for high school juniors and seniors and their parents to learn more about more than 100 colleges, universities and military academies. An optional breakout session on financial aid will take place at 6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call the School & Community Partnerships Office at (440) 366-4012 or visit www.lorainccc.edu/ community/college-fair. Masks are required in all LCCC buildings at this time.

The deadline for Ohio residents to register to vote in the November general election is Monday, Oct. 4. Boards of elections statewide will be open until 9 a.m. that day. The deadline is the same for people who have moved and need to update their address. You can do so at www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voters. Absentee voting by mail and early in-person voting will begin Tuesday, Oct. 5.

Police steak fry

Amherst Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 122 will have a steak fry Saturday, Oct. 2 at Amherst Eagles Aerie 1441, 1161 Milan Ave. Tickets are $30 per person. Beverages are provided and there will be a cash bar. Dinner will be served from 5-8 p.m. with music from 9 p.m. to midnight. For tickets, call (440) 988-2625 or visit the Amherst police station, 911 North Lake St.

C.S. Lewis book club

The C.S. Lewis and Friends Book Group will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 4 at First Lutheran Church, 1019 West 5th St., Lorain. Readers will continue discussion of “The Screwtape Letters,” beginning with Letter 10. All are welcome. For more information, call Marcia Geary at (440) 988-9803.

Planned power outage

A citywide power outage is planned in Oberlin from midnight to 4 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2. According to the city, the outage will allow First Energy to make repairs.

Root Beer and Yesteryear

The Oberlin Heritage Center’s Root Beer and Yesteryear event will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3 at 20 West Vine St. Play historic games at the Little Red Schoolhouse, listen to antique phonographs on the porch, check out a Model T car (weather permitting), and meet a Civil War soldier. Enjoy a free root beer float and popcorn provided by Oberlin IGA and the Oberlin Athletic Boosters. Social distancing will be required and masks are requested when not enjoying refreshments.

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Charity car show

A charity car show to benefit A Special Wish of North Central Ohio will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3 at Byrider, 7550 Leavitt Rd., Amherst. Byrider’s involvement with A Special Wish of North Central Ohio is personal. Brianna Allen, daughter of store Operations Manager Christina Allen, is a childhood cancer survivor and recipient of several wishes during her victory over cancer. There is a $10 per vehicle entrance fee for the car show itself, payable on-site. All vehicle makes and models are welcome, with a 150 vehicle cap. The event is free to attend. Attendee parking is available at Federated Auto Parts, next to Byrider. There will also be a 50-50 raffle at the show and a dunk tank featuring Byrider managers.

LIFE annual meeting

The annual October meeting and fundraising dinner for LIFE: A Dementia Friendly Foundation will begin at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 7 at The Lodge of New Russia Township, 46300 Butternut Ridge Rd. The event will feature a virtual presentation by internationally known gerontologist Naomi Feil and Vicki de Klerk-Rubin, president and executive director of the Validation Therapy Institute. It will address the topic, “Connect and Communicate Better with Disoriented Older Adults: The Validation Method.” Over years of providing service to older clients, Feil developed the Validation Method in response to her dissatisfaction with traditional methods of working with severely disoriented older people. She

Lorain County Community Guide and de Klerk-Rubin will explore how the principals of validation can aid caregivers in making an emotional connection with older adults and help create moments of joy for those in the latter stages of dementia. Attendees will be seated in small groups, tables will be socially distanced and masks will be required. Dinner, provided by Spectrum Catering of Lorain, will be distributed in take-away containers for all guests at the end of the event. The number of attendees will be limited to provide adequate spacing for all. Raffle baskets, a 50/50 raffle and a quilt raffle will be offered and live music will be performed. Tickets are $25 each and can be reserved by calling (440) 935-3506 or visiting www.dflife.org. Proceeds support LIFE’s mission of service to those who have been touched by dementia including ongoing support of LIFE’s area Memory Cafes.

Commended students

Matthew Clappas, Jacob Frankart, Caris Goebel and Justine Prete have been named commended students in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship program. They are seniors at Marion L. Steele High School in Amherst. A letter of commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation will be presented to them by Principal Joe Tellier. About 34,000 commended students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2022 competition for scholarship awards, commended students place among the top 50,000 who entered this year’s competition.

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FROM A1 COVID cases in all of the 2020-2021 academic year. For this year, he expects to pass that number in the week. And between COVID and other issues, too many Wellington students are out of classes. In a normal year without the virus, about 3 to 5 percent of students would be absent on any given day, and if that rate hits 7 percent the Ohio Department of Education would take notice. A full third of the sixth grade was out last Monday, said McCormick Middle School Principal John Telloni. Across the district, 17 percent of students were absent the following day, according to Board of Education President Brett Murner. “The numbers are not good for us right now,” said Weber. He proposed a mask mandate that would kick in when either 3 percent of the student population in any given school are out with COVID-19, or when the overall absentee rate for a building hits 10 percent. Had such a rule been in place the previous week, masks would have been required at Westwood Elementary, McCormick and Wellington High School. Parents were not swayed. “You are a board of education, not a board of health. You are not doctors. You have no business telling anyone what they should do with their health,” said parent Lowell Anderson. He later added, “This is not about masks. This is about being able to make decisions for yourself.” Jill Michalak was one of several parents who flat out told the board her children would not wear masks to school, even if a mandate were put in place. Her stand was met with applause from the crowd. Samantha Martin has four children who attend Wellington Schools. She received a call the day before from a nurse at Westwood, who said her two boys had been in close contact with a student who tested positive. Martin said she became livid when she learned both kids had been required to mask up without her consent. She immediately went to pick them up. “Watching both of my boys walk down that hallway, masked and confused, it broke my heart,” she said — she felt the boys had been singled out, humiliated and

their rights violated. If they refused to wear masks, Martin’s boys would have to quarantine at home for 10 days, she said. Only a couple of speakers supported a mask mandate. Molly Diedrick said she heard concerns from anti-mask parents who hated having kids learn from home last year. She agreed, “but I feel wearing masks is a small price to pay if we can keep people in school.” Weber said the goal is to keep the school buildings open. Never in the past, in flu season after flu season, have administrators seen absences spike like they are now, he said. The county health department will shut down a school when it hits an absentee rate of 30 percent, and he said he’s afraid Wellington could close in on that number. “I don’t think anybody thought it was going to be this bad this fall, this many cases,” Murner said before calling a vote on the mandate. He ended up being the only one to support it. “I’m not happy about it, I don’t want to do it. But I think it needs to be done, at least on a temporary basis,” Murner said. Board members Jessica Reynolds, Kevin Stump, Penny McClaflin and Ayers Ratliff all vote nay. All wore masks themselves throughout the meeting. Stump removed his just before the vote, setting it aside on a table. “No part of this makes sense to me,” he said, emphasizing that rules about who must quarantine and for how long need to be clarified. McClaflin, who works in health care, said she had been on the fence about whether to require masks. “Do I want to see your kids get sick? No,” she said, but told parents she agreed it was their choice. Reynolds warned parents they can’t have it both ways. Without a mask rule, more quarantines are guaranteed to follow, as required under CDC rules, she said, which means kids will continue to be sent home. “That will happen,” she said with certainty.

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Heritage Ohio puts downtown preservation in spotlight JASON HAWK EDITOR

WELLINGTON — The old downtowns that cities grew up around matter, architect Gary Fischer told visitors from all over the state last Wednesday morning. They’re like a living room the entire community shares. “Why does this place matter?” he said, standing inside Wellington Town Hall, a 136-year-old structure that got its life as an opera house and stands in the heart of the village’s commercial district. “It’s home, right? It’s home for a lot of people. We all come here. We all share it.” Fischer addressed Main Street organization representatives who journeyed to Wellington to learn about

preserving and repairing old buildings. He was invited to speak by Heritage Ohio as part of the nonprofit’s first in-person mass training since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Wellington was chosen for its unique architecture, but also in the spirit of honesty to show the damage historic buildings take over the years. Jenny Arntz, director of Main Street Wellington, said a lot of money and effort has been put into those buildings in recent years. Yet there is still significant work that remains if they are to continue to withstand the test of time. “Hopefully today you’re going to learn a lot of really cool things about old buildings that maybe some of you didn’t know,” Frances Hamilton, director of revitaliza-

tion for Heritage Ohio, told attendees. At Town Hall, they had a chance to talk with contractors and restoration experts, and throughout the day sat in on talks about window repair, carpentry, masonry and plaster and — perhaps most important — roofing. When it comes to lengthening the lifespan of old downtown buildings, the roof should be priority No. 1, said Fischer, owner of Fischer & Associates Architects of Lorain. If you can fix problems on the roof, it will prevent a number of other issues, from leaking water to loose brick. Fischer has had plenty of hands-on experience in his 30 years on the job. He takes pride in helping to revive the Duane Building in downtown Lorain, which was

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In a Heritage Ohio training session, architect Gary Fischer talks Wednesday, Sept. 22 about preserving downtown areas and protecting the heritage that Lorainites, Wellingtononians and Clevelanders value.

partially destroyed by fire in February 2002. It was an “old, abandoned eyesore” that the city had considered tearing down. But with Fischer’s help, a $2 million investment and a load of historic preserva-

tion tax credits, the Duane Building is now a thriving commercial property once more. The city of Lorain, he told Heritage Ohio members, has seen the benefits of preservation. In the 1970s, it went through a period of urban renewal, where familiar buildings were demolished to make way for less-impressive replacements. Fischer recounted how Lorain’s once-vibrant downtown suffered in the

aftermath, emptying out as shoppers flocked instead to malls. Today it’s seeing a renaissance, as investors restore grand old buildings to their former glory. Contractor Lindsey Jones of Blind Eye Restoration said that process is not always easy. Many towns have trouble finding local contractors trained in historic restoration techniques. Wednesday’s training in Wellington was in large part about networking with contractors from across the state, and hearing how their expertise could be used to bring new life to Ohio’s historic downtowns.

Workshop Players return

The first show at Workshop Players Theatre since the beginning of the pandemic will be “Panache,” directed by Pat Price. Shows will be at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 7, 8, 9, 15 and 16; and 3 p.m. on Sundays, Oct. 10 and 17. Tickets are $17. All tickets must be reserved and paid for in advance. Call (440) 988-5613. In his off-Broadway hit comedy, playwright Don Gordon creates an unusual relationship between Harry, a fry cook turned artist, depressed by a tragic event in his life, and Kathleen, an upper-class married woman who turns up at his shabby apartment on an unlikely mission: to obtain the personalized license plate reading PANACHE that has already been issued to Harry. Surely Harry was meant to receive the plate PANCAKE that has already been sent to her. Harry has his reasons for refusing to exchange plates, but Kathleen resolves to use her feminine charms and her checkbook to make Harry fork over the goods. All patrons will be asked to wear masks when entering and exiting the building, and they can be taken off when sitting. There will be no refreshments sold during intermission. You may take bottled water and a snack if you wish. Workshop Players Theatre is located at 44820 Middle Ridge Rd., Amherst Township.

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CLASSIFIEDS LEGALS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF LORAIN, OHIO AQUATIC HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECT RIVER MILES 4.6-4.85 In accordance with Ordinance No. 94-17 passed September 18th, 2017, sealed bids will be received by the Engineering Department of the City of Lorain, Ohio until: TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIVING BIDS: UNTIL - 11:00 AM, Monday, October 25th, 2021, Lorain time, Engineering Department, Lorain City Hall 4th Floor. TIME AND PLACE FOR OPENING BIDS: 11:15 AM, Lorain time, City of Lorain Council Chambers, Lorain City Hall 1st Floor. SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION March 15, 2022 FINAL COMPLETION DATE: April 30, 2022 ESTIMATED COST OF THE WORK (BASE BID) NOT TO EXCEED: $575,000.00 Bids must be accompanied by Certified Check or Cashier's Check or Letter of Credit equal to ten percent (10%) of the amount bid, or a bond for the full amount of the bid as a guarantee that if the bid is accepted, a contract will be entered into, and a performance bond properly secured. Should any bid be rejected, such instrument will be forthwith returned upon proper execution of a contract. Cash deposits will not be accepted. The bid check/bond should be enclosed in the sealed

bid, but in a separate envelope clearly marked 'BID CHECK/ BOND' with the bidder's name & address on the bid check/bond envelope. Bidding documents will be provided via PDF downloads only. Hard copies will not be provided. Requests for bidding documents may be made by emailing info@coldwater consultants.com and providing name, email address, and company name. There is no charge to download the bidding documents. The document package will include an invite to the mandatory pre-bid meeting, one full-size set of Construction Drawings, and a Project Manual which includes all Bid Submittal Forms. Reference documents will be included in the document package. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available. Neither the Owner nor the Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of all items, including reference documents as part of their bid. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. on October 14th, 2021 in the First Floor Police Training Room, City Hall, 200 West Erie Avenue, Lorain, Ohio, 44052 to review the project scope and answer Bidder's questions. Bidders are required to attend. A site visit has been scheduled for immediately following the pre-bid conference. No other site visits will be scheduled. This project shall be subject to State Prevailing Wage Rates set forth by Ohio Department

of Commerce as stated Section 4115 of the Ohio Revised Code. Attention is called to the fact that not less than the minimum salaries and wages, as set forth in the Contract Documents must be paid on this project. Each bidder must ensure that all employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, creed, color, sex or national origin. All bidders must comply with the provisions of the American Disabilities Act. All contractors and subcontractors involved with the project will to the extent practicable use Ohio products, materials, services and labor in the implementation of their project. Domestic Steel pursuant to ORC 153.011 shall be used. The use of small businesses, minority business enterprises and women's business enterprises is encouraged. The Director of Safety/Service reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. By order of the Director of Safety/Service, Sanford Washington L.C.C.G. 9/30; 10/7/21 20690587 LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF OBERLIN, OHIO CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING Please take notice that the City Council of the City of Oberlin, Ohio will hold a "Public Hearing" on Monday, November 1, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers, City Hall, 85 South Main Street,

Oberlin, Ohio prior to a regular City Council meeting. The purpose of the "Public Hearing" is to consider a recommendation of the Oberlin Planning Commission to amend the Zoning Code related to Alternative Energy Systems, Fence Regulations, Sign Code Changes, and Agricultural Use Regulations. All persons interested in or affected by this matter will have the right and opportunity to be heard at the above-referenced "Public Hearing." Further information with respect to the proposed amendment to the Zoning Code may be obtained from the City of Oberlin Planning and Development Department, 69 South Main Street, Second Floor, Oberlin, Ohio or the Office of the City Clerk, 85 South Main Street, Oberlin, Ohio, during normal business hours. Belinda Anderson, Clerk of Council City of Oberlin L.C.C.G. 9/30/21 20690156 PUBLICATION OF LEGISLATION The following is a summary of legislation adopted by Lorain City Council on September 20, 2021. The complete text of each item may be viewed or purchased in the Clerk of Council Office @ Lorain City Hall, 200 W. Erie Ave., Lorain, OH, during normal business hours or contact Nancy Greer @ 204-2050 (Nancy_Greer@ cityoflorain.org). The following summary of legislation passed has been reviewed/approved by the Law Director for legal accuracy as required by state

laws. Ordinance 156-21 Adopting the Planning Commission's recommendation to rezone 329 W. 21st Street from I-1 to B-1 (ZBA 13-2021). 157-21* Auth the S/S Director to enter contract thru State Purchasing w/o bid for purchase of new Sutphen Tower Truck for LFD not to exceed $1.4M. 158-21 Auth the S/S Director to enter cooperative agrmt w/ Lorain County Engineer for reconstruction of Broadway from Rt 2 to E. 28th Street not to exceed $193,032. 159-21* Assessing the cost of abating nuisance by demolishing unsafe and vacant buildings through 2021 & 2022. 160-21 Auth the S/S Director to accept a grant from Ohio History Connection & execute all necessary documents associated to its award. 16121 Amending Section 1, Subsection 1, 2 & 7 of Ord. 27-15 & Section 1 if Ord. 28-15 providing for the regulation of the Lorain Police Aux Unit 162-21 Auth the S/S Director to enter into an agrmt w/ ODOT for the reconstruction of E. 28th St from Grove to Tacoma, not to exceed $219k. 163-21 Auth the S/S Director to enter into an agrmt w/ ODOT for the reconstruction of E. 36th St from Globe to Grove Ave, not to exceed $109,920. 164-21 Auth the S/S Director to enter into a contract w/ the lowest/best bidder for the year 4 sewer rehab project. 165-21 Auth the S/S Director to apply for, accept & enter into a water supply revolving loan account agrmt for the design of the water treatment plant improvement project. 166-21* Auth the S/S Director to advertise & enter into a contract

for a 1 yr period w/ 2 optional 1yr extensions for purchase, delivery, install & removal of GAC in Utilities Dept. 167-21* Auth the S/S Director to advertise & enter into a contract for a 2 yr period w/ 2 optional 1yr extensions for the purchase of services for the removal and disposal of sludge in Utilities Dept. 168-21* Auth the issuance & sale of bonds in the max amount of $15.5M for the purpose of refunding bonds originally issued for the purpose of retiring certain outstanding obligations of the city. 169-21* Appropriation. (*Denotes legislation was passed as an emergency.) L.C.C.G. 9/30; 10/7/21 20690388 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF LORAIN, OHIO PURCHASE OF SLUDGE CAKE MATERIAL - Utilities Department Calendar Year 2022 Sealed bids will be received by the Utilities Department of the City of Lorain, Ohio until: TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIVING BIDS: UNTIL - 11:00 AM EST, Friday, October 1, 2021, Utilities Department, 1106 First Street 44052. TIME AND PLACE FOR OPENING BIDS: 11:15 AM EST, Friday, October 1, 2021, City of Lorain Council Chambers, Lorain City Hall 1st Floor. For the purchase each year of approximately: 150 Wet Tons of Sludge Cake Material, per year Each bid must include pricing for a two (2) year contract with two (2) optional one (1)

year extensions. All in accordance with specifications now on file at the Engineering Department. Bids must be accompanied by Certified Check or Cashier's Check or Letter of Credit equals to ten percent (10%) of the amount bid, or a bond for the full amount of the bid as a guarantee that if the bid is accepted, a contract will be entered into and a performance bond properly secured. Should any bid be rejected, such instrument will be forthwith returned upon proper execution of a contract. Cash deposits will not be accepted. The bid check/bond should be enclosed in the sealed bid, but in a separate envelope clearly marked 'BID CHECK/BOND' with the bidders name & address on the bid check/ bond envelope. Each bidder must ensure that all employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, creed, color, handicap, sex or national origin. All bidders must comply with the provisions of the American with Disabilities Act. Bidders shall be required to comply with all Federal and State laws and regulations concerning these matters. Bid blanks and specifications may be secured at www. cityoflorain.org or at the Law Department, 200 West Erie Avenue, Lorain, Ohio, 44052 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30PM Monday through Friday. Bidders are required to use the printed form which will be available upon application. The Director of Public Safety/ Service reserves the right to

make separate or combination awards and to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities in the bids received. By order of the Director of Public Safety/Service L.C.C.G. 9/23-30/21 20689132 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF LORAIN, OHIO PURCHASE OF GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBON - Utilities Department Calendar Year 2022 Sealed bids will be received by the Utilities Department of the City of Lorain, Ohio until: TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIVING BIDS: UNTIL - 11:00 AM EST, Friday, October 1, 2021, Utilities Department, 1106 First Street 44052. TIME AND PLACE FOR OPENING BIDS: 11:15 AM EST, Friday, October 1, 2021, City of Lorain Council Chambers, Lorain City Hall 1st Floor. For the purchase each year of approximately: 50 Tons Granular Activated Carbon Each bid must include pricing for a one (1) year contract with two (2) optional one (1) year extensions. All in accordance with specifications now on file at the Engineering Department. Bids must be accompanied by Certified Check or Cashier's Check or Letter of Credit equals to ten percent (10%) of the amount bid, or a bond for the full amount of the bid as a guarantee that if the bid is accepted, a contract will

be entered into and a performance bond properly secured. Should any bid be rejected, such instrument will be forthwith returned upon proper execution of a contract. Cash deposits will not be accepted. The bid check/bond should be enclosed in the sealed bid, but in a separate envelope clearly marked 'BID CHECK/BOND' with the bidders name & address on the bid check/ bond envelope. Each bidder must ensure that all employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, creed, color, handicap, sex or national origin. All bidders must comply with the provisions of the American with Disabilities Act. Bidders shall be required to comply with all Federal and State laws and regulations concerning these matters. Bid blanks and specifications may be secured at www. cityoflorain.org or at the Law Department, 200 West Erie Avenue, Lorain, Ohio, 44052 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30PM Monday through Friday. Bidders are required to use the printed form which will be available upon application. The Director of Public Safety/ Service reserves the right to make separate or combination awards and to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities in the bids received. By order of the Director of Public Safety/Service L.C.C.G. 9/23-30/21 20689135

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Masking debate divides Census: Wellington is Amherst Schools parents still a village, not a city JASON HAWK EDITOR

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AMHERST — As promask and anti-mask parents eyed each other warily across the room Monday night, Ron Yacobozzi set the rules. “It is very clear that emotions are running high,” the Amherst Board of Education president told those who gathered inside Marion L. Steele High School, warning against outbursts. Angry clashes over pandemic precautions have played out in school board meetings across the nation in recent weeks, but wouldn’t be allowed in Amherst, Yacobozzi said. So long as residents were calm and respectful, they were allowed to make their views public. “All we are asking is to continue to have a choice,” said Breana Schmidt, advocating against the district imposing a stronger mask mandate. That doesn’t appear to be on the table. With more than 100 cases among students this fall, Amherst Schools officials seem content with a 3 percent rule already put in place — masks will be required in any building with 3 percent of kids out due to COVID in a given week. The district has also started requiring medical documentation of cases before reporting them to Lorain County Public Health. Parent Dan Starett said that by the time COVID is documented in 3 percent of students, it’s too late. “Minimum requirements isn’t what Amherst should be aiming for,” he said. “Amherst should be aiming to be the best.” Starett called out Board of Education and administrators for not wearing masks during the meeting, despite signs posted on doors recommending their use. He said failing to lead by example sends mixed messages to children. So does an alleged lack of enforcement of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention mask mandate on school buses. “I just ask that you think about what the professionals are saying about what you should be doing to protect the children,” Starett said. Back and forth the debate went, sometimes becoming religious in nature. “I believe in God and that he gave parents a gift of intuition and discernment,” said Debi Balmert, the grandmother of four Amherst students, say-

WELLINGTON — Not only did the village fall short of hitting the magic 5,000 population mark, but over the past decade it’s actually lost residents. Wellington has been for several years preparing for the day when, under Ohio law, it will become a city. New numbers from the 2020 census show that concern can be pushed off for another day. In its first release of data in August, the U.S. Census Bureau said “Wellington” had a population of 6,321 — but that number lumped the residents of the township and village together. Now it has confirmed that the village had 4,799 residents as of last year’s count — three fewer people than it did in 2010 — and falling 201 short of city status. “It’s a weird number. With all the development on the north side and south with Parkside (Reserve subdivision), you’d have thought it would be higher,” Mayor Hans Schneider said Monday. Early in the year, he had projected Wellington would cross the 5,000 line with plenty to spare. But Monday he called the census tally “a little shocking” and took stock of trends: High school graduates have been leaving the village to seek their fortunes elsewhere, and there have been complaints about empty homes, Schneider said. Village Council President Gene Hartman said he was also surprised by the census findings. “It was a little disheartening, quite frankly,” he said. “I thought we would have gained in population.” Both Hartman and Schneider said Wellington needs to experience growth, and not just for the honor of being a city. The cost of operating the village — from paying police to paving streets —

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Stephanie Lanning speaks about the hardships about being a nurse in a COVID-19 ICU during an Amherst school board meeting Monday at Marion L. Steele High School. ing masks should not be required. The Rev. Kurt Walker, whose son is in seventh grade, said God-given free will comes with the responsibility to protect those who are vulnerable: “Follow the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” he said. Others pulled from their personal experience as health care workers. Stephanie Lanning has worked in a COVID intensive care unit since November 2019. “There is nothing worse than holding the hand of someone as they are begging you not to let them down,” she told the school board. Lanning told a chilling story about watching a woman be placed on a ventilator in an attempt to keep her breathing. Shortly after the patient died from the virus, her 14-year-old son took his own life. As someone who wears one 16 hours a day, Lanning said masks are not fun to wear, but are better than the alternative. Kelley Dukovac is a nurse at a long-term care facility, and believes she contracted COVID after her daughter brought it home from school. She said the health decisions the Board of Education makes have effects outside of school walls. “Why do you want to risk bringing it home and giving it to somebody they love?” she asked. Dukovac said she has held the hand of a resident who died of COVID because their family member could not be present due to safety restrictions. She said could not live with herself if she knew a long-term care resident died because she took the virus into their facility. Other parents said they felt masks cause more harm than good. Among them was Lisa Jeffers, who

claimed masks cause headaches, irritability, drowsiness and other issues for children. The CDC has published dozens of studies showing masks to be effective, though there have been disagreements over to what degree. From the Mayo Clinic to The Journal of the American Medical Association to the World Health Organization, experts say masks are beneficial for school-aged kids as protection against COVID-19. “Because of the concerns that have been raised about whether there are any negative effects of masking on children, there have been now numerous studies done,” Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician at Mayo Clinic Children's Center, said in an August briefing. “These studies have unequivocally shown that there are no negative health effects on children from wearing a mask.” Still, Amherst parents said the schools should not be making sweeping health decisions. “I strongly believe it is the parents’ right to choose health care for our children,” Jeffers told the school board Monday. “The virus is around. I don’t think it’s going to go away, so we all need to learn to live with this.” Beyond hearing pleas from parents on both sides, the Amherst school board did not discuss changing its stance on masking for students or staff. So far this fall, Avon, Avon Lake, Clearview, Lorain, Oberlin, SheffieldSheffield Lake, Elyria and North Ridgeville schools have some form of dayto-day mask requirement in place, along with the Lorain County JVS and some private schools, such as Lake Ridge Academy in North Ridgeville and St. Joseph School in Amherst.

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grows more expensive every year due to inflation. Like every other town out there, Wellington needs to grow its tax base to keep up. Hartman said Village Council should focus on expanding its industrial park, which is full. Manufacturing remains the No. 1 source of employment for Wellington residents, according to the census. “I think you want to see some sort of controlled growth. We want to bring industry into the industrial park and see new businesses open,” Schneider agreed. It’s clear more jobs are needed across all sectors. The census found the village’s employment rate is just shy of 52 percent, and has dropped off steadily from 61.5 percent in 2014. Wellington should also focus on spurring more business in its downtown shopping district, Hartman said. He credited Main Street Director Jenny Arntz with making strides, but said more needs to be done. A quality school system attracts families, said Hartman, so village officials should do everything possible to support the struggling Wellington Schools. Education is one area where Wellington lags behind the state average, the new census shows. Only 19 percent of village residents have a college degree, far lower than Ohio’s 29.3 percent average. There is a correlation to income. The median household income in Wellington is $48,333, compared to $58,642 for the entire state. Someday, when it does cross the 5,000 threshold and become a city, life in Wellington won’t change much. That’s because voters adopted a charter in 2010 to more or less keep things exactly as they are, with a few exceptions required by Ohio law. For example, it will have some effect on employee collective bargaining rights, but even the official name will stay “the Village of Wellington.”

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Facing shortage, Wellington cops look for solutions JASON HAWK EDITOR

WELLINGTON — There was a time, Police Chief Tim Barfield remembers from the golden past of his 41-year career, when officers would work as many hours as asked, no problem. “People don’t want to work like they used to work,” he told Village Council’s Finance Commit-

tee last week. Today, they are willing to move wherever the compensation is best, and large cities are poaching police officers away. Barfield said he can’t offer his employees more hours, holidays and vacation time to stay. Add a national shortage of officers to the equation. New police academy graduates aren’t coming along fast enough to replace those retiring from the ranks, and

there’s a hesitance among retired officers to work part-time, he said. In the modern environment, covering shifts in Wellington has become tough. The job has also become far more specialized, said Barfield. The days when a local business owner could don the badge just on weekends are over, because officers need to be kept highly trained.

Some good hires a couple of years ago helped stabilize Barfield’s department. Now he feels that like many sectors of the labor market it’s facing hard times — and he’s asking Council to help fix the situation. The chief said he wants to move the department to 10 or 11 full-timers. That’s nothing compared to Lorain, Elyria, North Ridgeville or Amherst’s rosters, for example, but for Wellington

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it would represent a significant cost. Finance Director Vanya Pfeiffer said it would “easily” run $40,000 in an already-tight budget. Health care and pensions would be the sticking point. “I empathize with the chief’s situation, I absolutely do,” said Village Manager Steve Dupee — but he sees the cost as being SHORTAGE PAGE B2

Prospect school deal will miss Sept. 30 deadline JASON HAWK EDITOR

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Jeff McCourt, a 2002 graduate of Marion L. Steele High School, was one of eight alumni inducted Friday into the school’s Gallery of Success.

Hall-of-famers define success JASON HAWK EDITOR

AMHERST — Ten alumni were inducted Friday into the Gallery of Success at Marion L. Steele High School, kicking off homecoming weekend festivities. The hall of fame recognizes graduates who carry the school’s banner high while making big impacts on professional fields, the arts, philanthropy and other arenas. “Welcome home,” teacher and district historian Russ Marty told fellow his fellow alumni to open a ceremony in the high school gymnasium. Over the years, 20,412 students at graduated from Steele High, and only 141 — about 0.07 percent — have earned a place in the prestigious Gallery of Success, he said. Inductees defined success in varying ways. David Cotton, a 1966 graduate who taught in the Amherst Schools for 30 years, said he feels successful when he sees his former students. Today they are teachers, lawyers, contractors, psychiatrists and police officers. “There’s nothing like watching one of these young people learn they had a talent they didn’t realize

OBERLIN — The city will miss a Sept. 30 deadline to take ownership of the former Prospect Elementary School. That doesn’t mean the deal is dead — just delayed, City Manager Rob Hillard said last Monday in a report to Council. “It’s been an active process, slower than we would hope,” he said. With a $17.8 million new elementary now up and running, the Oberlin City Schools are willing to part with Prospect. The Board of Education isn’t exactly giving the building away, though. In exchange, it wants a landlocked, vacant lot adjacent to where the Pleasant Street School stood before being demolished last year. City Council passed a resolution in June approving the land swap, contingent on doing its due diligence on the Prospect property. Since then, Hillard said a facility study has been commissioned “to try to understand some of the condition issues of the school.” Oberlin officials are also looking at asbestos in the building as part of an environmental study. Last week, Hillard said he would have Building Official Jeff Fillar and Fire Chief Robert Hanmer do a PROSPECT PAGE B2

Russell praised by City Council JASON HAWK EDITOR

The Steele concert choir sings the National Anthem and Alma Matter to open Friday’s Gallery of Success induction ceremony. they had,” he said. Cotton taught English, speech, drama and founded the Student Emmy Award-winning television production program at Steele, and was influential for decades as a member of Workshop Players Theatre and Sandstone Summer Theater.

Jeff McCourt, a 2002 alumnus who was also inducted Friday, remembered how important Cotton’s handson classes were. McCourt went on to study political science and law, with aspirations of becoming an environmental attorney. SUCCESS PAGE B2

HAIL TO THE GRAND CHAMPION Jason Hawk | Wellington Enterprise

Daisy Bockmore, a seventhgrader at McCormick Middle School, was recognized Tuesday, Sept. 21 for her successes over the past two years at the Lorain County Fair. She impressed the Wellington Board of Education by racking up numerous grand champion titles over the past two years, raising her steer, Ace. Daisy said she would wake up at 5 a.m. every day to walk, rinse and blow dry her show animal. She was presented with a proclamation from the school board.

OBERLIN — City Council gave a standing ovation last week for Kurt Russell, the 2022 Ohio Teacher of the Year. The “Oberlin native son” was presented Monday, Sept. 20 with a proclamation signed by Council President Linda Slocum. It recognized his efforts over the last 25 years to teach history and sociology courses at Oberlin High School, where Russell also coaches Phoenix boys basketball and advises the Black student union, Student Council and the junior class. The proclamation was read by Councilwoman Kristin Peterson, herself a retired teacher of 35 years. Peterson said her older son was a classmate and teammate with Russell at OHS, and her younger son was one of his first students. Russell “has been instrumental in leading Oberlin City School’s educational equity and social justice RUSSELL PAGE B2 1960-2021

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FROM B1 He decided arguing over “who put what pollution where” wasn’t his calling, and focused instead on creating a sustainable business with an emphasis on preserving natural resources. Now he is the founder and CEO of Firelands Scientific, one of Ohio’s first medical marijuana companies. Inductee Cody Stollings, a 2004 graduate, has found success as a member of the Air Force. He reflected on sitting in Steele on Sept. 11, 2001, and watching the television as the second airplane crashed into the World Trade Center. That moment changed his life — Stollings said he knew then exactly what he wanted to do. In the 20 years since, he has been responsible for the transportation security vice presidents and other powerful men and women, as well as a portion of the United States’ nuclear arsenal. His advice to young people: “If you want to fly with the eagles, don’t hang around with the turkeys.” Scott Vilagi, a 1978 graduate, said people often define success in terms of financial gain. He’s found that as vice president of sales for Gorilla Glue. But he said success should also be defined in terms of giving back to the community, helping people in need and raising responsible children. Vilagi didn’t define his own

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FROM B1 success in terms of academics. He wasn’t an honor student and “was just looking to get out of school” — he didn’t have a grand plan for after graduation. “Who you are the day you graduate does not determine your success in life,” Vilagi said. Finding your passion can take time. It took Ben Criss some time. The 1969 graduate is a sculptor and painter, and after searching within himself found his calling creating incredible fantasy-themed rooms for the rich and famous. He showed off some of those creations in a slideshow at the ceremony, including a Godzillathemed bathroom, a subterranean swimming pool and a “decrepit old jail” he transformed into a bed and breakfast. Other inductees said positivity has been the key to their success. Former Amherst physical education teacher and legendary football coach Gary Orseno said he sincerely believes he’s had a positive impact on those whose paths he’s crossed. “My whole life, I’ve enjoyed helping people,” he said. Steele senior Laken Voss, who introduced Orseno, said he has influenced generations of Amherst students and athletes, helping them reach their full potential both on and off the field. Erica Mantell, a 2010 graduate, said respect is key to success.

“Respecting someone means you recognize value in them, that you appreciate something in them, like how funny they are or hard they work, or the fact they can tell you something you didn’t already know,” she said. Lessons learned at Steele helped Mantell beat cancer. Today she is helping other patients as a resident physician at Dublin Methodist Hospital near Columbus and was named the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s 2020 Woman of the Year for raising $80,000 to help the nonprofit. Joe Mlakar, a 1979 graduate, is also in the medical field. He is a plastic surgeon in Indiana, and clinical assistant professor of plastic surgery at the Indiana University School of Medicine at Fort Wayne. Patricia Baum, a 1971 graduate of Steele, was unable to attend the ceremony Friday. She works in cardiovascular and peripheral vascular medicine at the Cardiovascular Clinical Science Foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. Nicholas Teets, a 2003 graduate, is an assistant professor in the University of Kentucky Department of Entymology, and has spent time studying the Antarctic midge, the continent’s only insect species. He was quarantined due to COVID-19 and was also unable to attend. Inductees each received an engraved crystal bowl provided by an anonymous donor.

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walk-through of the school to gather more information about its state. “This is an exciting time to review this project, but there are a lot of questions that still need answered,” Hillard said. Law Director Jon Clark said he is preparing an amendment that will move back the agreed-upon Sept. 30 closing date.

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Hillard asked Council to have a “broader discussion” about the Prospect deal at its Oct. 4 meeting, with the intent to make a decision either that night or at the following meeting Oct. 18. In the interim, Councilman Ray English asked for Hillard to provide projections showing what maintenance costs for the

building could be. Hillard said he has utilities numbers. Other figures could be flexible, depending on how the old school is used, and for the city’s purposes it may make sense to demolish a portion. Prospect is being used now for Oberlin’s afterschool care program. There is also interest

in using it to house the city’s Recreation Department, and as a senior center. At a June open house, residents floated a wide array of ideas for the school’s second life — from turning it into affordable housing to making it a studio art space, an animal shelter or preschool facility.

SCARY MOVIES ACROSS 1. Shenanigan 6. “Losing My Religion” band 9. Kind of learning 13. Capital of Egypt 14. Nest egg acronym 15. Cupid’s target 16. Bar, legally 17. Indian restaurant staple 18. Kind of committee, two words 19. *Hedge maze, dull boy, redrum, with The 21. *Pretend girlfriend, surgery, body parts 23. Monkey ____, monkey do 24. Post-it message 25. It makes a guitar louder 28. Royal Indian 30. Perfumes 35. Glorify 37. Freeway exit 39. Like today’s cell phones? 40. Keen on 41. Like a confection 43. At any time 44. One of the large keys on the right 46. Greek portico 47. Common workday start 48. Former President of Egypt 50. Ancient eternal life symbol 52. *Bathtub, hacksaws, Jigsaw 53. Euphemism for “darn” 55. *Blind violinist, transplant surgery, sees ghosts, with The 57. *Hotel, mother, shower 60. *Count, bite, cross 64. Hot winter drink 65. Aye’s opposite 67. Financial benefactor 68. Seize a throne 69. Headquartered in Langley 70. Exclude or omit 71. Done on a Smith Corona 72. Old age, archaic 73. 6666... DOWN 1. Single pip cards 2. Crosby, Stills, ____ & Young 3. South American monkey 4. Actor Jeremy 5. Xerox machine 6. *Videotape, stone well, seven days, with The

prohibitive. In 2018, voters approved an income tax increase to help alleviate Wellington’s financial issues, and to finance construction of a new police station. But that increase didn’t pay off over the past three years the way officials had hoped, in large part because of the economic damage the COVID-19 virus brought in its wake, Dupee said. Had Congress not delivered federal relief last year, the budget would have been dealt a significant net loss, he said. It’s rebounded in 2021, but only to 2019 levels. Mayor Hans Schneider urged Council members to have a conversation on whether to hire early in 2022, or whether there is a larger need for some kind of a safety service levy to help police. He said the Wellington Fire District and South Lorain County Ambulance District use levies to pay for operations. “Asking for a levy just makes me shudder,” Councilwoman Helen Dronsfield said. She wasn’t alone. Councilman William Bogan said he’d struggle to ask taxpayers to foot another levy, since ground has yet to be broken on the Wellington police station promised in the campaign for the last income tax hike. That project is moving along, but has also been slowed by the pandemic. It will be rebid this fall after material costs inflated bids this summer. “We made a promise to the community that if they passed that last increase, they’d get a new building,” Bogan said. “We have to break ground on it before we do anything else.” Barfield pulled no punches about the difficulties he’s having with staffing, and said he doesn’t see the situation fixing itself anytime soon. He said he’s been searching for months for qualified candidates to fill part-time spots and help cover the WPD’s schedule. That appears to be the case for law enforcement across the United States. A survey in 2020 by the National Police Foundation showed 86 percent of departments across the country reported they were dealing with staff shortages. It’s part of a trend that stretches back to 2013, a turning point year when a rising number of full-time sworn officers suddenly reversed. Experts say any number of factors are in play, chief among them is a surge in Baby Boomer retirements. Barfield said he feels criticism of the profession has also played a role — “I think that police have been libeled terribly,” he said. Calls to curb policing powers have been loud in recent years, kindled by the deaths of people such as George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Charles Roundtree Jr., Botham Jean, Antwon Rose Jr., Philando Castile and hundreds of others. The Police Executive Research Forum released a report in June, saying that for many reasons its member law enforcement agencies are filling only 93 percent of the authorized number of positions available. About 5 percent fewer new officers were hired, it found, but smaller agencies tended to see an increase in hiring while larger departments experienced dramatic reductions. Agencies reported an overall 18 percent increase in the resignation rate, and there was a 45 percent increase in the retirement rate.

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FROM B1 awareness by starting a Black Student Union, engaging in difficult academic discussions and curriculum involving equitable issues in race and gender, and mentoring students and staff,” the proclamation said. As previously reported, Ohio Superintendent of Public Instruction Paolo DeMaria made a surprise appearance Sept. 9 at what students first believed to be a fall sports pep rally. But DeMaria was really there to announce that Russell was the 2022 Ohio Teacher of the Year. Accepting the proclamation from Peterson and Councilman Kelley Singleton, Russell took the microphone to thank Council. “I truly, truly celebrate not only my accomplishment, but I also celebrate Oberlin’s accomplishment,” he said. The core values he teaches in his classroom were gained from growing up in the city, he said — to be respectful, kind, considerate and to practice equity for all. “It’s not just Kurt Russell. It’s the whole city,” he said.

7. Paleozoic one 8. Tropical smoothie flavor 9. Make over 10. Hawaiian island 11. Ragtime turkey dance 12. And so on, abbr. 15. Bias crime perpetrators 20. Closes in on 22. Pilot’s announcement, acr. 24. ID badge, two words 25. *Sigourney Weaver, outer space 26. Old Testament miracle food 27. Hits while on the green 29. *Beachgoers, police chief, need for bigger boat 31. *Boy, shadows in photographs, three sixes, with The 32. “Transylvania” daughter 33. Entertainment complex

34. Scatter 36. “Nobody ____ It Better” 38. Low-ranking worker 42. One who accepts the offer 45. Porter’s head gear 49. U Rah ____! 51. Seven daughters of Atlas 54. Present 56. Food-borne bacteria 57. One in a pocketful, according to Mother Goose 58. Fish a.k.a. porgy 59. Bygone era 60. Two of a kind 61. Type of operating system 62. Prospector’s mother? 63. God of war, son of Zeus 64. Director’s cry 66. Be ill

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OVERPOWERED DUKES TOP PHOENIX 48-0

Photos by Erik Andrews | Community Guide

The Dukes used their size and speed to run past Oberlin on Friday night in a game played at Oberlin College. The Route 58 rivalry took on a decidedly Wellington flavor this year as the guests scored on each possession in the first half en route to a 48-0 victory over the undermanned Phoenix. Rarely facing a third down, Wellington successfully moved the ball as quarterback Ty Moore mixed the use of his workhorse running backs Nate Patfield and Kaleb Taylor with an occasional pass and calling his own number. Each of the three found paydirt during the first half as Wellington built a 35-0 lead. Oberlin found moving the ball more difficult and quarterback Andre Yarber found himself in punt formation more often than the Phoenix had hoped. Davion Witherspoon and Yarber carried the bulk of the offense for the hosts, who dropped to 1-5 overall, 0-3 in Lorain County League play. Oberlin hosts Black River this week for their homecoming game. The Dukes, now 3-3 overall (1-2 in LCL) host undefeated Columbia for their homecoming. ABOVE: Senior Kaleb Taylor runs through an opening in the Phoenix defense. RIGHT: Junior back Nate Patfield tries to pull through the grasp of Oberlin defensive end Brandon Eason. On this play, Eason secured the tackle holding the Dukes for a short gain.

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THE TABLES TURN

Photos by Joe Colon | Amherst News-Times

Despite the excitement and pageantry of homecoming, Amherst was unable to deliver a victory Friday, falling 55-7 to Berea-Midpark and still hunting for their first win of the season at 0-6, 0-3. The bright spot of the night happened before the clock started, when the Comets paid tribute to 22-year-old Milan native Maxton Soviak and other servicemen killed Aug. 26 in Afghanistan. On the field, the Comets’ lone touchdown came from an 86-yard kickoff return by Torre Weatherspoon. ABOVE: The Comets take the field bearing American flags for each of the 13 soldiers killed by a suicide bomber in August while protecting fleeing refugees in Afghanistan. BELOW: Torre Weatherspoon runs for a touchdown at 8:01 in the first quarter that would leave Amherst’s only points on the scoreboard.

David Richard | Amherst News-Times

Cory Ransom of Firelands celebrates a fumble recovery in the first quarter against Keystone. He scored on a 34-yard run to put the Falcons on the board first, and Aiden Newman extended the lead with a 21-yard field goal. Then came three Wildcats scoring drives before Weston Strader put one in for Firelands from the one yard line to stay in the game. Evan Maiden put an end to any notion of a comeback in the fourth on a 45yard pass from Konner Riddick to seal Keystone’s 26-17 win

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URBAS SCORES FOUR TD’S

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RUN OF BAD LUCK

Angelo Angel | Wellington Enterprise

Black River's Joseph McKean weaves through defenders to score a touchdown at Brookside on Friday night in Lorain County League action. The Pirates won 41-6 over the Cardinals, in large part due to quarterback Andon O’Neal’s arm. He threw for 153 yards, finding Tyler Mrakuzic and Nathan Urban for big-yardage touchdown completions. Meanwhille, running back Joseph McKean led the attack on the ground, racking up 132 yards and four touchdowns. Ryan Scott put Brookside on the board, taking a 14-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Kenny Grobolsek.

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Jenna Rothman had 19 kills, 14 points and 7 blocks to lead Brookside to a 3-2 win over Black River last week. Abbie Graves had 20 assists and 19 digs for the Pirates, who opened with a 26-24 set before going 16-25, 1825, 25-23, 1-15. ABOVE: Nicole Beard gets the kill against Brookside.

BOYS SOCCER SENIORS Erik Andrews | Oberlin News-Tribune

The Phoenix paid tribute to their eight seniors prior to their match against Brookside this past weekend. Pictured are Jovanni Neal, Cam Thompson, Kieran Thornhill, Joey Chambers, Korey Russell, Marco Archiardi, Daniel Aranovsky and Caleb Peterson. On the pitch, Thornhill delivered an 80th minute goal to forge a 2-1 Phoenix lead, but the remaining 55 seconds were just enough for Brookside to tally one of their own with just seven ticks on the clock leaving the final result deadlocked at 2-2.

GIRLS SOCCER SENIORS Erik Andrews | Oberlin News-Tribune

Five senior Phoenix players were recognized prior to the Brookside match this weekend. Pictured are Emerson Freas, Anna Fritz, Victoria Adair, Maggie Schuck and Ryley Steggall. On the pitch, the Cardinals eked out a 2-1 victory as Fritz tallied the lone Oberlin goal.

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Erik Andrews | Oberlin News-Tribune

Anna Fritz scored for the Phoenix in the second half, but was thwarted by Heaven Vanzant, who led Brookside to a 2-1 victory by scoring both Cardinals goals in Saturday’s Lorain County League girls soccer showdown.

HUGE WIN FOR DUKES Russ Gifford | Enterprise

Wellington’s Morgan Lehmkuhl gets the hit at Open Door. The Dukes shut out the Patriots for a non-conference victory last week, going 25-11, 2516, 25-20.

Erik Andrews | Oberlin News-Tribune

Oberlin’s Kaden Thornhill steers the ball toward the net Saturday in a 2-2 draw with Brookside in boys Lorain County League action. Kaden and his brother, Kieran Thornhill, were responsible for the Phoenix goals. Jake Kolleda scored both for the Cardinals.

GIANT STATS Russ Gifford | Amherst News-Times

Grace Tansey kept the ball alive with an incredible 42 digs for Firelands in a 3-1 win over Brookside. Layne Riley had 26 digs and Lexi Mack had 16 kills for the Falcons, who won 25-22, 29-27, 20-25, 25-20. RIGHT: Firelands' Layne Riley makes the pass at Brookside.

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