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$23.4M goes to Lorain County in CARES Act windfall funds

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Volume 7, Issue 40

Shiloh bills a village worry

200 YEARS OF HISTORY

JASON HAWK EDITOR

JASON HAWK EDITOR

COLUMBUS — Ohio House Bill 614 was passed last week, setting aside $650 million to help counties, cities, villages and townships weather the COVID-19 crisis.

Already signed by Gov. Mike DeWine, the bill divvies up federal CARES Act money among more than 2,400 local governments statewide, based on population count.

Those in Lorain County will share $23.4 million in relief funds.

The bill follows on the heels of $350 million in CARES Act money approved in June by Ohio lawmakers, as well as $175 million approved by the State Controlling Board in August.

“Today, we wanted to support our communities by providing our local governments with the necessary funds to help pay for accrued expenses from COVID-19,” said State Rep. Dick Stein, R-Norwalk, whose district covers portions of Lorain County. “This relief from House Bill 614 will give them the necessary aide on that front.”

State Rep. Gayle Manning, R-North Ridgeville, said the funding will help cover pandemic-related expenses CARES MONEY PAGE A6 FOR COUNTY GOVERNMENT $11.16 million CITIES • Amherst $440,321 • Avon $843,200 • Avon Lake $883,020 • Elyria $1.9 million • Grafton $205,656 • Kipton $8,396 • LaGrange $89,333 • Lorain $2.3 million • N. Ridgeville $1.23 million • Oberlin $295,457 • Rochester Village $6,306 • Sheffield Lake $321,295 • Sheffield $158,629 • South Amherst $60,360 • Vermilion $60,360* • Wellington $177,008 *For the portion of Vermilion in Lorain County

TOWNSHIPS • Amherst Twp. $207,314 • Brighton Twp. $32,829 • Brownhelm $70,414 • Camden Twp. $51,063 • Carlisle Twp. $266,520 • Columbia Twp. $269,908 • Eaton Twp. $214,809 • Elyria Twp. $114,450 • Grafton Twp. $102,846 • Henrietta Twp. $66,126 • Huntington Twp. $48,648 • LaGrange $146,233 • New Russia $69,981 • Penfield Twp. $65,261 • Pittsfield Twp. $58,918 • Rochester Twp. $22,775 • Sheffield Twp. $130,594 • Wellington Twp. $50,486

Jesse Grabowski | Chronicle

Cody Hanmer of Wellington and Jeff Breuler of Grafton craft iron rings for children and other items during Penfield's bicentennial celebration Sunday.

Penfield celebrates old and new at bicentennial DYLAN REYNOLDS THE CHRONICLE-TELEGRAM

PENFIELD TWP. — Sunday’s bicentennial bash in Penfield Township proved to be an occasion to look back at the past 200 years but also show off some of what is new in the rural community of an estimated 2,000 people.

The collaboration between township employees, trustees, historical society members and residents was held at Penfield Recreation Park.

It celebrated 200 years since New York-

ers Peter Penfield and Calvin Spencer settled near the Black River in southern Lorain County.

With the weather cooperating, classic car enthusiasts showed off their antique rides, blacksmiths shaped small pieces of metal as keepsakes for attendees, merchants offered their goods for sale and members of the historical society were on hand to reminisce on the township’s past.

“There was a lot going on here back in the late 1800s with a few cheese factories they had, saw mills, grist mills,” said historical society president Bill Kies. “There BICENTENNIAL PAGE A2

WELLINGTON — Shiloh Industries has declared bankruptcy, and now village officials are worried they may never get an estimated $150,000 in recent utility payments.

The Valley City-based auto parts manufacturer filed Aug. 30 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware, with intentions of selling the bulk of its assets for $218 million.

Wellington Finance Director Vanya Pfeiffer said there's no guarantee the village will get any or all of the amount due for electric, water, sewer and storm sewer service billed to Shiloh's plant at 350 Maple St. "That dwarfs all of the COVID latenesses and other things that we've had.

It's just a $150,000 hit right now," Councilman Guy Wells said in a meeting last week.

"I hope that we don't take a larger hit than what I'm estimating," Pfeiffer said.

She told the Finance Committee she will file a claim with the court, SHILOH PAGE A2

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OBITUARIES Robert 'Bob' Lee Caldwell

David Wallace McCarty

Robert 'Bob' Lee Caldwell, 87, of Norwalk, died peacefully at home with family by his side Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. Born Aug. 26, 1933, he was the son of the late William and Stella Caldwell.

Bob proudly served his Country in the United States Army, Tank Company 1st Battalion 2nd Armored Calvary and was a lifetime member of the VFW, Wellington. Upon returning home, he became a partner in the Hough and Caldwell Garage, Brighton; later working for 24 years at Tenneco in Milan, retiring in 1995.

Bob was a member of the Brighton Congregational Church and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, playing cards and watching movies.

He leaves behind his children, Lorraine (Paul) Burt of Sharpsburg, Georgia, Lou Ann (Mark) Wiegand of Oberlin, Rob (Gerry) Caldwell of Brighton and Janet (Jake) Ballard of Collins; 15 grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren.

Bob was preceded in death by both of his wives, Joyce (nee Brennan) in 1978 and Ruth Evelyn (nee Seif) in 2019; two sisters, Virginia Mitchell, Mary Pyanowski and two brothers, Carl Caldwell and William Caldwell Jr. A private family graveside service will be held at Brighton Township Cemetery, Pastor John Burgess will officiate.

Donation in Robert's memory may be given to Heartland Hospice, 4807 Rockside Rd., Unit 110, Independence, OH 44131 or to the Brighton Congregational Church, 22086 State Rt. 511, Wellington, OH 44090.

Expressions of sympathy may be given at www.nortoneastmanfuneralhome.com.

David Wallace 'Mac' McCarty, 86, of Amherst, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, at his residence while under the care of Mercy New Life Hospice following a lengthy illness. Born March 6, 1934, in Claxton, Georgia, he had called Amherst his home for the last 64 years. For many years, David and his late wife, Billie Ann also had a summer home in Huron and spent winters in Melbourne, Florida.

Mac was a 37 year member of the Teamsters Local 964, having worked for E & L Transport at the Lorain Ford Assembly Plant, retiring in 1996. Prior to this, he traveled as a boilermaker and chose the Amherst area as their home.

David enjoyed fishing, hunting and carpentry. When he wanted to cook for the family, he decided to whip up his 'world famous' Turtle soup or have everyone over for a 'who hid the Perch' fish fry. He reminded us all how much he loved to tease us every Christmas, putting a lump of coal in our stockings for a good laugh, also reminding us his love could be shown in multiple ways. From sleep overs and family dinners, his house was always somewhere his grand kids and family loved to be. With his carpentry skills and the help of his loving wife and family, Mac built his second home in Huron, where he enjoyed fishing, boating and walking around his multiples acres of land with whoever happened to stop by.

Surviving is his daughter, Kim Shumyla of Amherst, with whom he made his home; triplet sons, David McCarty of Elyria, Daniel (Linda) McCarty and Darrell (Denise) McCarty, both of Amherst; nine grandchildren, Christine Shumyla-Quarando, Jeremy McCarty, Lauren McCarty, Nicholas Shumyla, Anthony McCarty, Cody McCarty, Alex McCarty, Maxwell McCarty and Dillon McCarty; five great-grandchildren and two brothers, Carlton "Mac" McCarty of Amherst and Timothy McCarty of Sheffield Lake.

Mac was preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Billie Ann McCarty (nee Plique) on June 11, 2020; his parents, Maxwell McCarty and Mamie (nee Strickland) Hastie and a brother, James McCarty.

Private family services will be held at Crownhill Cemetery in Amherst. Chaplain John Jackson from Mercy New Life Hospice will officiate.

The Dovin & Reber Jones Funeral & Cremation Center, Amherst, is handling the arrangements.

In lieu of flower, please reach out to someone who may be in need.

Marion Loretta Podolski Marion Loretta Podolski (Kusch), 86, of Amherst, passed away Friday, Sept.

25, 2020, at New Life Hospice Residential Center in Lorain, following a courageous eight year battle with cancer. She was born Jan. 18, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan, where she was raised.

Marion graduated from Chadsey High School.

She had made her home in Amherst for the last 55 years. Her primary focus in life was that of being a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amherst. Her hobbies included baking and gardening and staying current with the news on her computer.

Survivors include her loving husband of 66 years, Benny Walter Podolski; her children, Denise Ann Podolski of Arlington, Virginia, Michael Steven Podolski (Pollyann) of State College, Pennsylvania and Christine Marie Zitello (Michael) of North Ridgeville; her grandsons, Bradley and Jeffrey Podolski; as well as her brother, John Kusch (Karen) of Westland, Michigan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Nancy Kusch (nee Zachalski).

The family would like to thank Dr. Escuro and his team at Mercy Regional Cancer Center for their kindness and care for Marion during this difficult time.

Services will be held privately by the family.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 897, Hershey, PA 17033.

The Hempel Funeral Home is honored to serve the Marion Podolski family and has made available for the community's convenience an online register book as well as additional information to help facilitate expressions of compassion. Log on at www.hempel funeralhome.com.

VICTORIA AGNES RUSSO (nee Lupe), 102, lifelong resident of South Amherst, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020, at her home following a long and full life. Hempel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

SHILOH

FROM A1 seeking payment.

Pfeiffer said she reached out to a contact at Shiloh, "and she said that they were able to write off a lot of debt and that they had a good cash flow."

In a follow-up phone interview, Pfeiffer said she was blindsided by Shiloh's bankruptcy filing. Wellington does not want to lose the factory's business, and she is hopeful the sale goes through.

The village is already hurting financially because of the pandemic. "We're holding our own," Council President Gene Hartman said — but the Regional Income Tax Agency has warned collections are down 9 percent over 2019, a $159,000 reduction.

"So we are watching our expenses," Hartman said. "Everybody is remaining diligent with regard to what we're purchasing and making sure we only purchase what we need."

The Shiloh situation, if it results in non-payment, would only deepen those worries for the village. And officials wouldn't be able to simply shut off service to the plant without taking legal action, Pfeiffer said.

Under a Chapter 11 petition, Shiloh Industries has agreed to sell nearly all its assets to Grouper Holdings, a subsidiary of MiddleGround Capital.

"Shiloh’s operations will continue throughout the sale process and the Company will continue to meet customer demand as the automotive industry recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic," said a statement from the company.

OBERLIN GETS CLIPPED

Erik Andrews | Oberlin News-Tribune

Clearview controlled the play much of the night, claiming a 3-1 victory on Sept. 22: 15-25, 9-25, 25-23, 25-12. ABOVE: Casey Amato and Kyra Lopez go up for the block for Oberlin.

NICE RECOVERY

Photos by Russ Gifford | Amherst News-Times

McKenna Saterlee ruled the net last Thursday night, picking up 36 blocks and 17 service points for the Wildcats in a 3-1 win over Firelands. Keystone lost the first set 23-25 but recovered 25-15, 25-19, 35-33. ABOVE: Firelands' Shawny Hess and Lexi Mack combine to block Keystone's McKenna Saterlee at the net.

BICENTENNIAL

FROM A1 is a lot of agricultural industry here.”

For Kies, making efforts to pass the township’s history along to younger people is important “so they know what was here prior to them being here now.”

But the event wasn’t just a look back in time. It also served as the debut of the township park’s most recent additions — a new set of playground equipment and a four-hole disc golf course that were both installed within the past week.

“We only have four (disc golf holes), but they’ve got it set up so you can play six holes, because they play some of them down and some of them back,” said trustee Duane Johnson. “We’re going to try to add to that every year, hopefully get up to a nine-hole course here next year.”

The new playground was replacing outdated and nonfunctional equipment. Young families were quick to take advantage of it on the warm afternoon.

Johnson said the community atmosphere in the rural township is one of the key reasons that families have stayed there over the course of its 200-year history.

“It’s probably true that most of the people who live out in Penfield are not city people and don’t do cities any more than they have to,” he said, adding that residents take care of each other through difficult times.

Money raised through the celebration will go to the historical society, which is working on projects including restoring a former one-room schoolhouse that was moved to behind the township hall in January and is currently being refurbished.

All organizers agreed that attendance was higher than expected. Theresa Seman said so many people claimed the free hot dogs offered at the event that a grocery run was needed by mid-afternoon to restock. She added that tickets for baskets and raffles benefiting the historical society were selling “like crazy.”

Johnson was also pleasantly surprised by how many people spent their Sunday at the event.

“We thought we were going to have to have a lot of food to get rid of,” he said. “We ended up going and getting twice as much as we had originally.”

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BULLDOGS BREAK AWAY

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HIGH-SCORING BATTLE

Erik Andrews | Oberlin News-Tribune

Joe Colon | Amherst News-Times

The Bulldogs came out on top 56-35, but the Comets had a lot of fun on the field Friday, celebrating seven touchdowns. Ty Weatherspoon drew first blood with a 71-yard catch off a Tyler Brezina throw. Alden Steele caught another 70-yarder to score in the first quarter, and it looked like Amherst had a win in its pocket. Torre Weatherspoon ran for 34 yards to the goal line in the second quarter, and that's where Olmsted Falls became trouble. The Bulldogs ripped off four straight touchdowns before Alden Steele responded with a short catch to the goal line. Ty Weatherspoon added one more, but Olmsted answered with 21 points in the fourth quarter to blast ahead. ABOVE: Alden Steele and Torre Weatherspoon celebrate a touchdown.

RUNNING WILD

Russ Gifford | Amherst News-Times

The Wildcats held all the cards Friday night for a 40-14 victory over the Falcons. Ryne Shackelford put Keystone on the board with a 24-yard touchdown run, and Firelands answered back on an Alex Angle trot to the end zone. The second quarter gave the ‘Cats 21 points and an insurmountable lead, though, as Shackelford hit twice more and Gideon Lampron scored the first of three TDs. Firelands found paydirt once more on a Caden Bomback run for 34 yards. LEFT: Firelands' Caden Bomback.

Jon Brasee ran back 65 yards on the opening kickoff for a Wellington touchdown, sparking a 22-8 first quarter for the Dukes on the way to a massive 53-26 win. Oberlin struggled mightily to keep up, dressing only 20 players. Justin Yeager had a 44-yard interception return and Austin Loudermelt caught a 16-yarder from Yeager to run up the score before the Phoenix got on the board with a 22-yard pass from Andre Yarber to Naz Rountree. The next four TDs went to Wellington: A 19-yard toss from Yeager to Caleb Teague, runs of 18 and 12 yards by Luke McClellan and a three-yard scramble by Yeager. Issac Thompson scored for Oberlin on a 39-yard pass from Yarber, and Rountree helped keep things interesting with a 48-yard interception to the goal line. Derrick Andolsek hit a 37-yard field goal for the Dukes, and Yarber connected with Jonathon Frazier on a 29-yard bomb to wrap up the Phoenix scoring. ABOVE: Wellington's Jon Brasee returns the opening kickoff for a touchdown.

BELOW: Oberlin's Andre Yarber passes in action against the Dukes

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VICTORY IN FOUR SETS

ALLEY'S HAT TRICK JUST THE START Russ Gifford | Wellington Enterprise

Wellington racked up 10 goals in a Sept. 23 shutout of Keystone. Lauren Alley had three, Maddie Mull and Natalie Calfo each scored two and Jill Laposky, Nadia Greer and Hailey Georgivich mopped up with one apiece. Wildcats keeper Sierra McCollum was inundated but managed nine saves. Whitney Kirschner and Alaine Bremke partnered up to keep the 'Cats off the scoreboard.

LEFT: Wellington's Nadia Greer moves past Keystone's Caitlyn Minney.

YOHO, HENES COMBINE FOR WIN Russ Gifford | Wellington Enterprise

Russ Gifford | Wellington Enterprise

Black River picked up a 3-1 win over the Northwestern Huskies last week, 19-25, 25-22, 25-23, 25-15. ABOVE: Black River's Abbie Graves prepares to set the ball against Northwestern.

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LOOSE BALL BREAKS TIE

Erik Andrews | Oberlin News-Tribune

In a back-and-forth rivalry game between Oberlin and Firelands, the Falcons capitalized late to secure a narrow 2-1 win. Following a Firelands tally in the first half, Phoenix senior captain Syncere Shahid knotted the contest at 1-1 with a header off a cross from Pablo Pineda.

But the Falcons once more broke through in the 75th minute with a loose ball tap-in following an initial save

by Oberlin netminder Jack Page. Page had five saves on the day.

RIGHT: Senior goalie Jack Page leaps high to control the ball late in the game.

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Lost hiker found in Dolyk Woods JASON HAWK EDITOR

LOPSIDED GAME

Erik Andrews | Oberlin News-Tribune

Dylan Koba-Nelson scored twice in a 5-0 Firelands shutout of Oberlin last week. Megan Sutton, Sammy Novak and Andria Mains added to the tally. Phoenix keeper Katlyn Streator had a busy day, saving 14 shots on goal.

Megan Sutton had a far easier time on the Falcons' side of the field, with five saves.

LEFT: The Falcons' Megan Sutton passes while Oberlin's Maggie Schuck defends.

AMHERST TWP. — A hunt for a hiker lost in the woods resulted in charges last Monday night.

Dean Hill, 61, of Amherst, faces counts of inducing panic, disorderly conduct and public intoxication, all misdemeanors.

A Lorain County Sheriff's Office release said deputies and Amherst police and firefighters teamed up around 10:42 p.m. to find Hill in the Dolyk Nature Preserve off Middle Ridge Road.

The area is private property and not open to the public, but Hill had been dropped off there nearly 12 hours earlier by a family member.

With help from eyes aboard a LifeFlight helicopter above, law enforcement searched the woods on foot.

When they found Hill, he smelled strongly of alcohol and had a hard time keeping his balance, according to Lt. Robert Vansant of the Lorain County Sheriff's Office.

Hill is scheduled to appear in Oberlin Municipal Court on Sept. 29.

Records there show he has a long history of charges for offenses involving alcohol, including drunk driving, disorderly conduct and open container.

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CARES MONEY

FROM A1 from March 1 to the end of 2020, and unused dollars must be returned to the state.

“This year, we have consistently seen our General Assembly come together and provide these critical funds,” she said. “More of this funding will continue to help our local communities with the burdens brought on by COVID-19.”

State Rep. Joe Miller, D-Amherst, said the CARES Act was intended to provide support for all local governments, especially the hardest by the

pandemic. to CARES But he was money that also criticould be cal of the directed to method used them," Miller Manning Stein Miller to divide said. money, which was approved without "Regardless of my disappointan opportunity for House discussion. ment in the Republicans’ lack of "In addition to the state sitting focused support of those most in on this money for far too long, this need, I supported this bill due to formula also negatively impacts its ability to get money to our commy district in that 11 of my munic- munities in need. Sadly, the proipalities and a township are set to cess taken was unacceptable and lose $4.5 (million) worth of access we need to do better for Ohioans."

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LEGALS PUBLICATION OF LEGISLATION The following is a summary of legislation adopted by Lorain City Council on September 21, 2020. 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 has been reviewed/approved by the Law Director for legal accuracy as required by state laws.

Reso. 34-20 Auth S/S Director to apply for & accept a grant for the construction of the planned E. 28th St. planning study/transportation for livable communities for $85k w/ excess costs paid from Street repair levy, SIB loans, permissive tax fund, etc. Ord. 92-20 Adopting the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the request to rezone the northern 10 feet of PPN 02-01-001-108-026 from I-1 Light Industrial to B-2 General Business. 93-20 Auth the S/S Director to enter into a contract for rehab of various valves & water mains at intersection of Cooper Foster and Ashwood, not to exceed $150k. 94-20* Auth the issuance and sale of bonds in max amount of $2,740,000 for the purpose of refunding bonds originally issued for purpose of providing funds to pay expenses associated w/ settlement of

healthcare claims & the city’s portion of costs to maintain its self-insurance plan for employee healthcare benefits.

95-20* Auth issuance and sale of bonds in the maximum principal amount of $830k for the purpose of refunding bonds originally issues for the purpose of providing funds to pay expenses for Lorain’s Urban Renewal Project- Lighthouse Village. 96-20* Auth issuance and sale of bonds in the maximum principal amount of $3,140,000 for purpose of refunding bonds originally issued for the purpose of providing funds to pay expenses for the Lorain’s Urban Renewal Project- Riverfront.

97-20* Auth the issuance and sale of bonds in the maximum amount of $745k for purpose of providing funds to pay expenses for the Deerfield Improvement.

98-20*Auth Lorain Muni Court to accept a grant totaling $65k from the Nord Family Foundation to fund the position of Recovery Court Coordinator & execute all necessary documentation.

99-20* Auth the issuance and sale of bonds in the maximum principal amount of $26,660,000 for the purpose of refunding bonds originally issued for the purpose of providing funds o pay expenses for Lorain’s various purpose refunding and improvement bonds. 100-20 Auth the S/S Director to enter into an agrmt w/ highest rated/ranked professional firm for prof services related to the Year 1 water main replacement program. 101-20 Transfer.

102-20 Auth the S/S Director to enter into a contract for the sale of 2245 West Park Dr. no longer needed for municipal purposes. 103-20 Accepting the plat of Monarch Grove at Martins Run subdivision #2 in the City of Lorain. (*Denotes legislation was passed as an emergency.)

L.C.C.G. 10/1-8/20 20670797

LEGAL NOTICE DATE: October 7th, 2020 TIME: 9:00 A.M. PLACE: Council Chambers

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA Disposition of minutes from previous Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Commission Meetings.

B.A. # 22-2020 2345 E. 29th St. Variance requested to install fence within three (3) feet of right of way on corner lot.

Section 1125.04 (E) No fence shall be located within twenty (20) feet of right of way on corner lots. R-2 Zoning Papadakis Properties, applicant.

PLANNING COMMISSION Disposition of minutes from previous Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Commission Meetings.

Z.C.A. #9-2020 Submission for Planning Commission’s recommendation to Lorain City Council, for the rezoning of 141 East Erie Ave. from B-2 General Business to R-2 Residential. Tony Horn, applicant.

Z.C.A. #10-2020 Submission for Planning Commission’s recommendation to Lorain City Council, for the rezoning of PPN # 03-00-103-111-004, (005), (006), (007), (008) and (009) Elyria Ave. South of 36th St. and East side of Elyria Ave, from R-3 Residential to B-2 General Business. Joseph Burda, applicant.

Submission for Planning Commission’s review of lot split PPN # 02-02-003-101-043, 02-02-002-000-070 N.W. corner of Leavitt Rd. and Cooper Foster Park Rd. Jon Sheidler for Woolpert, applicant.

Submission for Planning Commission’s review of lot split PPN # 02-02-007-101-065, 02-02-008-107-076. S.E. corner of Leavitt Rd. and Tower Blvd. Jon Nierzwicki, applicant.

Submission to Planning Commission for review and recommendation to Lorain City Council, of the new Planning and Zoning Code and maps.

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Freshman Luke Bowlsby broke 17:00 earlier this month and ran a 17:04 on Saturday to place second. He was the top finishing freshman at the Spartan Invitational after Ty Perez.

Perez win SWC tri-meet race The Amherst Steele boys cross country team had a great showing at the Southwestern Conference tri-meet against Olmsted Falls and North Olmsted on Saturday at Lorain County Community College.

The Comets posted a perfect score of 15 points, putting nine runners into the top 10 of the race.

Freshman Ty Perez won the race with a time of 16:39.

This was the fifth race of the season that he has won.

Fellow freshman Luke Bowlsby was once again second for the team with a time of 17:04.

Up next was senior captain Cael Walker, who was third with a time of 18:03. Seniors Caleb Cabrera and Jacob Raesler finished together in fourth and fifth with times of 18:20 and 18:21.

Senior Isaac Davis was the seventh finisher of the race with a time of 18:54. Senior captain Zane DeMercurio had an eighth place finish and a time of 19:09.

The most improved runner was Rayan Zaidi, who improved his time by a minute and a half over the prior race on the LCCC course.

The Comets race again this Saturday at the Vermilion Invitational at Vermilion High School and then on the Richard S. Cooley Track on Oct. 5 for the Cooley Mile, which will be followed by a Senior Night celebration at 5 p.m.

Fall flowerpots in Wellington

Scarecrows and pumpkins await you this October in Wellington, along with 35 creative flowerpot displays designed by local businesses and community members.

The idea, sponsored by the Village of Wellington, takes the place of a scarecrow contest that would have been held during the Fall in Love with Wellington festival, which has been canceled due to COVID-19.

A group of judges will award the Best Fall Display flowerpot and the pot with the most Wellington Pride.

The public is encouraged to vote for the People’s Choice Winner. Paper voting will take place at Main Street Wellington, 118 West Herrick Ave., from 4-7 p.m. on First Fridays, Oct. 2 and Nov. 6.

“We have been impressed with the creativity and the amount of excitement the contest has stirred up,” said Main Street Director Jenny Arntz.

Support for museum levy

Wellington Village Council voted unanimously on Monday, Sept. 21 to throw its support behind a proposed levy to support The Spirit of ‘76 Museum.

The nonprofit is seeking renewal of 0.3 mills for the next five years. It will appear as Issue 13 on the Nov. 3 ballot.

The levy generates $36,925 per year. If it is renewed, the owner of a $100,000 home would continue to pay $7.46 per year to help the museum preserve local history.

Village Council President Gene Hartman called The Spirit of ‘76 Museum “vital to our community.”

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Oberlin College and Conservatory finds way to perform even with social distancing mandates due to COVID-19.

Oberlin Conservatory finds way to perform at a distance JOHN BENSON FOR THE NEWS-TRIBUNE

When theaters went dark this past spring due to COVID-19, Oberlin College and Conservatory illuminated a light bulb of creativity and content.

The “Oberlin Stage Left” series of online programs featured Oberlin Conservatory faculty and students, as well as fascinating guests from throughout the musical world.

The school is now continuing the effort this fall with additional content aimed at connecting socially-distant musicians with audiences at home.

“We’re definitely living in a different world and we’re trying to find what the best way is to deliver the result of our work to an audience,” Ruth Strickland Gardner Professor of Conducting and Director of Oberlin Orchestras Raphael Jimenez said.

“It’s an audience that is craving for performance and are now trapped in their homes.

We need to reach them somehow.”

The current iteration of “Oberlin Stage Left” finds large-ensemble student musicians re-imagining performances during the fall semester with a weekly concert posted at 8:30 p.m. every Saturday for online viewing.

The program features student performances captured in Warner Concert Hall and Finney Chapel. Smaller ensembles members occupy the entire stage — as well as adjacent seats and aisles — to ensure sufficient social distancing for each performer.

In addition, instrument groups — including brass and winds — are partitioned behind plexiglass panels to minimize the transmission of aerosolized particles.

“So far it’s been successful with positive comments from people saying how much they enjoy the show,” Jiménez said.

“Because we’re not allowed to have public gatherings, we’re rehearsing in a way that we normally do.

“Then at the end of every cycle of rehearsals, where a project has matured, we’re capturing each project by videoing it. We’re then stitching this together in one curated program that we put out every Saturday.”

In order to bring “Oberlin Stage Left” to fruition, Jiménez said skill sets are being

expanded with professors and staff learning how to not only operate cameras, but also edit and deliver the webcasts.

“It’s a different way of delivering the content,” Jimenez said. “We’re quickly learning how to get better at something we normally don’t do. We’re learning from the process and we’re excited with the results so far.”

This is all about overcoming inherent obstacles presented by the pandemic. Jimenez said the most obvious is the fact ensemble musicians are used to performing together in close groups for large audiences. Normally the energy is palpable.

“We’re trying very hard to make sure the music energy comes across when we perform and people can see that through a camera,” Jimenez said. “Again, we’re so happy that we’re making music together.

All of the students are excited about it. Often we’re emotional when we perform.”

“Oberlin Stage Left” also finds Oberlin Conservatory faculty taking advantage of the live performance option.

For example, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, Timothy LeFebvre (baritone) and Peter Takacs (piano) present Beethoven's “An die ferne Geliebte,” as well as works by Handel, Ravel and Ives in a live-streamed concert from Oberlin's Warner Concert Hall.

“Almost every day Oberlin Conservatory is putting content up to watch,” Jimenez said. “As an educational institution, we want to always show our musicians’ work.

It’s a great way for the community to stay close to what we do.

“It’s a great way for the parents to see their children learning, as well as, just keeping the community together.”

While in a perfect world Oberlin musicians would be performing to audiences packed in Warner Concert Hall and Finney Chapel, Jimenez said “Oberlin Stage Left” will help interested parties find creative light during a dark time.

“Music is the glue that keeps society together,” Jimenez said. “Even though we cannot be physically close, we’re still connected through this new technology. We’re taking advantage of that. It’s not easy, but definitely it’s doable, so we plan to keep doing it.”

For more information, visit oberlin.edu/ conservatory/stage-left.

Grand jury clears officer in 2018 Camden shooting DAVE O’BRIEN THE CHRONICLE-TELEGRAM

ELYRIA — Almost two years after the incident, a Lorain County grand jury has ruled that a police officer was justified in shooting to death a Huron County man who was in a standoff with the Lorain County SWAT Team in Camden Township in November 2018.

The Lorain County Prosecutor's Office announced Sept. 22 that the death of 62-yearold Daniel Calala by LaGrange police Lt. Wayne Ramsey, a member of the SWAT team, was "justified under the law" and the use of deadly force "constituted a justified use of deadly force under the law," according to a news release.

The news was accompanied by the release of public records detailing a Lorain Police Department investigation into the incident, which lasted more than two and a half hours from the time officers first were warned Calala was in the area to when he was shot and killed, according to investigative documents released last week.

The final report by Lorain police was presented to the grand jury on Sept. 15, accord-

ing to the prosecutor's office.

Authorities previously said Lorain County deputies and police officers were on the lookout for Calala, who was reported to be possibly suicidal and armed with a highpowered "assault-style" .308-caliber rifle and a handgun of unknown caliber. Calala also was said to be in possession of armor-piercing ammunition, police were told.

His bronze-colored 1995 Oldsmobile eventually was located near the Camden Township complex in the area of state Routes 303 and 511 on the evening of Nov. 25, 2018, after Huron County authorities "pinged" his cellphone in the area, according to investigative reports.

Equipped with a body-worn camera and carrying a less-than-lethal shotgun, Grafton police Officer Brent Payne wrote in a report he met multiple Lorain County deputy sheriff's at the scene, where from 35 to 40 yards away he saw Calala getting in and out of his car and refusing to follow deputies' orders.

Calala also told officers he had armorpiercing ammunition and told them they were "outgunned," according to reports written by deputies who first responded to the scene.

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NEXUS appeals again, fight could last years “They’re not going anywhere. They have a lot of money. We’re talking hundreds of millions of dollars here.”

JASON HAWK EDITOR

A new appeal has been filed by the owners of the NEXUS pipeline, again asking to pay millions less than promised in property taxes.

In July, the Ohio Department of Taxation rejected a request by the company, which had sought to pay just $3.6 million of the $9.5 million it once promised to Lo-

Lorain County Auditor Craig Snodgrass on NEXUS’ latest appeal

rain County schools, townships and commissioners.

But it's still paying on a little less than half of the pipeline's valuation, according to Robert Rinehart, who serves as both treasurer for the Oberlin City

Schools and vice chair of the Ohio Schools Pipeline Coalition.

NEXUS is also asking schools to voluntarily take less in taxes, he said.

"They want us to negotiate, and we're not willing," he said. "They

don't see it going in their favor, but they're still asking."

A hearing is scheduled in May with the State Board of Tax Appeals, and is unlikely to be the last. "This process could take two to three years if it goes all

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the way to the Supreme Court," Rinehart told the Oberlin Board of Education last week.

Lorain County Auditor Craig Snodgrass said the situation is made worse by the suspension of appeals hearings in Columbus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

He is eyeing a huge backlog in cases. Already, hearings scheduled for 2020 have been pushed to 2021, and could be several years old by the time they're NEXUS PAGE B5

Is it the flu, a cold or COVID-19?

Schools struggle to make judgment calls JASON HAWK EDITOR

Photos by Jason Hawk | Oberlin News-Tribune

Just a stone's throw south of Oberlin High School, a new elementary building is climbing into the air.

Oberlin elementary on pace for 2021 opening as planned JASON HAWK EDITOR

OBERLIN — Like a giant jigsaw puzzle with tens of thousands of pieces, a new elementary school is slowly coming together on North Pleasant Street.

Greenspace Construction "is making great progress," according to architect Brad Gellert.

Work is on schedule for the $17.76 million building to open in August 2021, said Project Manager Tim Rini.

He provided an up-close view of the site Friday, showing off the progress made by a crew of between 25 and 35 workers who report each day.

Foundation work is done, water and sewer lines are in the ground and crews are ready to start hooking up the line that will supply permanent power.

All load-bearing walls have been completed and masonry walls are now going up.

Structural steel inside the

Tim Rini of Greenspace Construction shows the schematics workers are using to build the new prekindergarten to fifth grade school. school's gymnasium has also been completed, as well as concrete floors on the first floor and curbing and sidewalks on the north side of the site, where grass is already planted.

Exterior brickwork started Tuesday, and roofing started Friday. Workers could be seen roving high atop the school, moving large white packages of roofing material into place.

"The really good news is that we're staying on time with our schedule, and we're within the budget that we've been given," Rini told the Board of Education earlier in the week.

Roofing materials were delivered about a week ahead of schedule, he said, putting Greenspace crews in a great position.

The state is paying for a portion of the school,

but it's not meant to be luxurious. It bears a fairly standard design, nothing flashy.

What sets it apart is a commitment to sustainable energy.

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Details of Penfield Twp. murdersuicide released by sheriff's office DAVE O’BRIEN THE CHRONICLE-TELEGRAM

PENFIELD TWP. — An elderly man who shot and killed his wife in their farmhouse before dying by suicide left a note found by Lorain County Sheriff's deputies telling them: "I Snapped," according to police reports released last Thursday.

A Sheriff's Office report stated that at about 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept.

21, Sheriff's Lt. Joshua Croston and Sgt. Mark Bungard were dispatched to 39151 State Route 18 for a call

initially reported as a woman locked out of her residence.

The Wellington Fire Department also notified emergency dispatchers there might be a "psychiatric situation" at the scene, though the report does not state how firefighters knew that.

Croston wrote that upon arrival, he spoke with 77-year-old Lawrence Schank, who said his sister Dolores Bender, 72, had a "volatile relationship" with her husband, 75-year-old William "Bill" Bender, and that the couple had an argument the previous night in which William Bender was

Runny noses may be bright red flags this fall as school nurses across Lorain County try to tell the difference between the common cold and COVID-19 warning signs.

And sometimes, those nurses are going to make the wrong call out of caution, according to Lorain County Public Health Commissioner David Covell.

"For a couple of weeks, there's probably going to be some kids sent home that don't need to be sent home," he said. "They are working through that right now, and that's not easy, obviously.”

He said school nurses are trying to strike a delicate balance. For each child sent to the nurse’s office with a tummy ache or sneezes, the nurses have to figure out who must go home.

The problem is that most of the mild symptoms of the coronavirus are the same for allergies and run-of-themill colds.

That means moms and dads could find themselves taking off work to care for a child who in any other year would have remained in class.

Some symptoms are enough to automatically warrant a one-way ticket out of school. At the top of the list are uncontrollable coughing that causes difficulty breathing, a fever above 100.4 degrees, sore throat, the onset of a severe headache, or any of the gastrointestinal Big Three: vomiting, diarrhea or abdominal pain.

If symptoms worsen, students will have to seek evaluation from a health care provider, according to a flow chart made by Lorain County Public Health and being used by schools to make decisions.

If symptoms start to improve within 24 hours, kids will be allowed back in school.

There are some exceptions. If kids have been in direct contact with someone confirmed to have COVID-19, or have been to an area where the virus is booming, they may be required to get a test themselves.

So why aren’t schools testing students for the coronavirus to start?

Higher education institutions are. Oberlin College, for example, is testing its entire student body and all staff members every month — some 3,500 people. Since mid-August, it found nine cases and took steps to quarantine those who tested positive for the virus.

Covell said there was discussion about having K-12 students statewide tested, but the idea was scrapped because there’s just not the capacity for Ohio’s 1.66 million students.

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Also, deputies did not have a record of responding to the house the night before, according to the Lorain County Sheriff's Office. Vansant said deputies learned that a family friend of the Benders, who is a police officer

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Q: What do Tasmanian devils look like?

A: Some people think we look like tiny bears.

Others say we look like a short-nosed dog.

Our heads are large with powerful jaws and sharp teeth. Our fur is thick and black, and most (but not all) Tasmanian devils have a white stripe running across our chests.

What if you could ask an animal any question you wanted? What would you ask? Today, learn all about Tasmanian devils in this imaginary Kid Scoop interview!

Q: Why are you called devils?

A: That’s a great question! Tasmanian devils aren’t dangerous to people. We’re actually shy animals.

The name “devil” may come from the sounds we make. We make eerie growls at night when looking for food. I guess it scares some folks. Sorry! We can’t help it.

Q: Just what kind of animal is a Tasmanian devil?

Q: What do Tasmanian devils eat?

A: We are carnivores. That means we eat _________. And we’re also scavengers, which means we mostly eat dead or dying animals we ________.

A: We are not bears or dogs. We are marsupials, just like a kangaroo or a koala. Mama devils carry their babies in their pouches. When the babies grow too big for the pouch, they ride on mom’s back.

When a Tasmanian devil sneezes, it is not sick. It is trying to scare away a predator.

Q: Are Tasmanian devils strong?

A: Well, we have incredibly strong jaws. In proportion to our body weight, we have the strongest bite of any living animal!

We store fat in our tails. We use that energy when food is hard to find. So if you see a Tasmanian devil with a plump tail, it means that animal is in good condition.

A: We live on an Australian island called Tasmania.

At one time, we lived throughout mainland Australia.

Australia

About 400 years ago we disappeared from the Australian mainland.

A: While we don’t spin around like the cartoon character, we Tasmanian devils can get quite excited as we devour our dinner. We make loud noises as we chomp up fur and bones and tear through meat with our incredibly powerful jaws.

But don’t try eating like us. Your parents would say that we have absolutely terrible table manners!

A: We’re about the size of a grain of rice when we are born.

Tiny! Do the math to see how big we are when full grown.

Average length (head and body): inches 11 + 10 + 5

Tasmania

Standards Link: Geography: Recognize countries and continents.

Q: Are Tasmanian devils friendly?

A: We are solitary creatures, which means we like to be left alone. We sleep under bushes in the daytime. And as nocturnal creatures, we are out and about at night—way past your bedtime. Can you help me find my way to bed?

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TASMANIAN SOLITARY RUNNERS DEVOUR CHOMP DEVIL KOALA POUCH SHARP WHITE BLACK COVER JAWS BEAR SHY

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Noisy Words Look through the newspaper for five or more words that describe sounds.

(Hint: Check the comic strips, too.)

Write a paragraph about sound using those words.

4. Tasmanian devils have incredibly strong: a. breath b. jaws c. tails

7. A Tasmanian devil stores fat in its: a. teeth b. tail c. ears

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O U I R A O S I B O

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R N A I N A M S A T

The adjective average means ordinary or usual.

S E R G H T O H C J

The average age of the class was ten years old.

T S H A R P C E R S

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

U R Y E T I H W K N

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AVERAGE

If I had a tiger for a pet …

ANSWER: A pouch potato.

Standards Link: Vocabulary: Spell words correctly.

3. When a Tasmanian devil sneezes, it is: a. feeling sick b. scaring away a predator c. hungry

Standards Link: Research: Use the newspaper to locate information.

Spelling Challenge

See how many of your spelling words you can find and circle in the newspaper. Next, cut out the letters that spell each word. Put all of the letters into an envelope. Spill out the letters and arrange them to spell your words.

2. Tasmanian devils like: a. to be active in daytime b. to be alone c. to play with kangaroos

6. Tasmanian devils are marsupials. That means they: a. walk on tiptoe b. carry their young in pouches c. sleep underwater

Q: Do Tasmanian devils really spin like the cartoon one does?

Q: How big is a Tasmanian devil?

Q: Where do Tasmanian devils live?

1. Tasmanian devils are a kind of bear. a. TRUE b. FALSE

5. Tasmanian devils live in: a. Madagascar b. Tasmania c. Texas

_______________ believe that Tasmanian devils were once good runners. But since the ______________ of cars, we get plenty of food by eating the animals that get run over. So, we don’t have to cover large ______________ searching for food like we did back in the old days.

To find out what a baby Tasmanian devil is called, write the letter that comes after each letter in the empty boxes.

Can you find the answers to all of the questions below? The answers can all be found on today’s Kid Scoop page!

Finish this story.

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Recycling returns to Oberlin, Former S.A. firefighter dies in motorcycle crash but not without casualties JASON HAWK EDITOR

OBERLIN — After being halted for months by the pandemic, recycling is back up and running in the city of Oberlin — though not without serious sacrifices.

City Council cast an emergency vote last Monday to make significant cuts to its recycling efforts. The program is no longer mandatory for all residents, instead downgraded to a voluntary, subscription-based service that residents can opt into for free. Collections will go bi-weekly and the pick-up schedule will shift.

And perhaps most painful for a city that prides itself on being green, glass and higher-numbered plastics won't be accepted anymore. They'll have to go in the trash.

"The main driver for all of these changes is money," said Public Works Director Jeff Baumann. "It currently costs about four times as much to recycle as to put stuff in the landfill."

About a quarter of what the city takes to Republic Services to be "recycled" is glass, he said. But it's not turned into new bottles, as residents might imagine.

Instead, the glass is processed for use in roads inside the New Russia Township landfill, Baumann said, and Oberlin pays up to $40,000 per year for the service.

Republic has stable markets for #1 and #2 plastics, but not for #3 and up, he said. That leads

to a lot of confusion over which plastics can be recycled and which must go in the garbage.

Most residents end up recycling the wrong kinds of plastics, according to Baumann, which drives up costs because Oberlin is charged a $75 per ton surcharge when more than 15 percent of what's collected in "contaminated."

Council's vote comes after more than a year of recycling cost hikes. In 2018, China implemented its "National Sword" policy and banned most paper and plastics that it had previously recycled.

That eliminated a key market for U.S. recycling materials, and drove up domestic costs.

In April 2019, Republic more than doubled what it charged the city for recycling, bumping the fee from $27.50 to $57.20 per ton. The increases kept rolling until it hit $100 per ton at the start of 2020, Baumann said.

That sent Oberlin's recycling costs spiraling upward from $24,000 per year to $120,000.

Now well-meaning residents of Oberlin will have to make a decision: Scrap glass and plastics or find another way to recycle them.

Council President Linda Slocum said that years ago, Republic's predecessor, BFI, had bins at its Oberlin-Elyria Road facility where residents could drop off recyclables. Those are long gone, said Baumann.

The Lorain County Collection Center at 540 South Abbe Rd. in Elyria still collects both glass and higher-numbered plastics, but Baumann predicted it will soon stop for the same reasons that have forced Oberlin's hand.

BROOKIE MADISON THE CHRONICLE-TELEGRAM

EATON TWP. — A 41-year-old former South Amherst firefighter died in a motorcycle crash shortly after midnight Saturday.

The crash occurred on Island Road near Dye Road in Eaton Township.

Bryon Wolf was traveling south on Island Road on his 2011 Victory motorcycle when he veered off the left side of the roadway, struck a sign and was ejected before the motorcycle came to a final rest in a yard.

He was not wearing a helmet and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Wolf served as a firefighter at the South Amherst Fire Department from 2015 to 2020. The fire department made a post on its Facebook page, asking for everyone’s thoughts for Wolf’s family.

The post also mentioned that his eldest son currently works for the South Amherst Fire department.

Lindsey Wolf, Bryon’s sister, said that he was an amazing person, which was apparent with the many comments from people from Columbia Station where they graduated from and Grafton, where they were raised.

“He was my older brother,” she said.

“It was just him and I. Two and a half years ago, I suffered a stroke. He was my rock. He was the type of brother that would joke around with me and cheer me up.”

Wolf also said that Bryon loved spending time with his friends, family and especially his boys, Cameron and Liam. She also said that he has a grandson and was very close with his 8-year-old nephew.

“He took vacations with his sons,” she said. “He had a blast with them. My brother was just an all-around kind guy.”

She also said that he enjoyed golfing, loved his motorcycle and was in the process of redoing her kitchen.

“He was just a great guy all around, I wish I could have him back,” Wolf said.

Jesse Grabowski, a part-time photographer for the Chronicle-Telegram, had a 30-year friendship with Bryon and said that he met him in junior high school.

“Those who knew him would say he smiled often, loved his family and always had a good story to tell,” Grabowski said. “He will be missed by many.”

North Ridgeville police, Eaton Township firefighters, the Lorain County Coroner’s Office and Red Carpet Towing assisted on the scene.

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MURDER-SUICIDE

FROM B1 in Cuyahoga County, was the one who went to the house the night before and explained to Dolores Bender that William Bender had the right to enter the home.

When deputies were there at 5 p.m. on Sept. 21, Schank said he spoke with William Bender at 10:30 a.m. that same day and was told he might need help later in the afternoon.

"Things are all right. She's sleeping now. I may need your help later," Schank said William Bender told him over the phone.

Further calls by Schank to the Benders after 4 p.m. that day were not answered, and Schank called the Sheriff's Office.

Schank told deputies that Dolores Bender had mental health issues and that William Bender had told Schank his wife had thrown a pipe wrench at him during the argument the night before.

Croston wrote that he saw the wrench on the back patio, and Schank said he was worried Dolores "may have knocked Bill unconscious with a wrench since he has been unable to reach him."

The house was locked and a check of the windows showed the interior seemed to be well-kept, Croston wrote. He found an unlocked window and announced himself before seeing apparent bloodstains on a curtain and a person in a "strange position" on a bed, covered with a comforter.

A Wellington firefighter used the pipe wrench on the patio to break out a window on the rear door of the house, and deputies cleared the residence before allowing firefighters and personnel from Southern Lorain County Ambulance inside.

Deputies found a handwritten letter on a desk inside.

"A brief visual scan of the letter showed the author asked for forgiveness and stated they had a huge argument and 'I Snapped,'" Croston wrote. The note was signed "BB" — presumably, for Bill Bender.

Deputies and firefighters also determined that it was Dolores Bender dead on the bed with "obvious" head trauma. They

searched the rest of the house for William Bender, but he was not there, Croston wrote.

Detective Lt. Robert Vansant and another deputy arrived at the scene and Croston, Bungard and the third deputy began checking "numerous" outbuildings and barns on the property, Croston wrote in his report.

Two of the buildings were locked, but Schank provided the deputies with keys to the padlocks. In a large barn, the one furthest south of the residence, deputies found William Bender dead, sitting in a chair with a shotgun between his legs with head and facial trauma.

The barn was secured so detectives could take over the scene, Croston wrote.

The Lorain County Coroner's Office also was called to respond to the scene.

Family members told deputies Dolores Bender had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder 20 years prior. Neighbors who spoke with deputies confirmed this, but said they had not spoken with the Benders for more than five years despite living next door to each other.

Dolores Bender had been institutionalized for mental health treatment at least four times in the last 20 years, neighbors told deputies. Dolores Bender "loathed" her neighbor "for trying to help with medical appointments and medication," the neighbor, Adele Dunlap, told deputies.

Neighbor Darrell Dunlap said he last spoke to William Bender on Sept. 10 along their shared property line, and he asked how things were going with the couple.

Darrell Dunlap told deputies that William Bender "paused shortly and stated 'Things are all right, it's tough getting old,'" according to a police report.

Anyone experiencing a mental health crisis can find resources 24 hours a day, seven days a week by texting "4HOPE" to 741741, or calling the Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services Board of Lorain County's Crisis Hotline at (800) 888-6161. You may also dial 911 in an emergency.

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Gellert said technology and furniture packages will be bid out Oct. 19.

In the meantime, the former Pleasant Street School has been completely removed and the property has been converted to a field. The demolition cost was included in state funding for new school construction.

It will be used in 2021 for football, soccer and other sports practices, according to Superintendent David Hall.

The Oberlin City Schools are slowly being consolidated onto a single campus on Pleasant Street, where Oberlin High School already stands.

The next phase will be construction of a new building for grades six to 12, which will be adjoined to the new elementary.

A timeline and financing for the second phase have yet to be decided, though Oberlin Board of Education members have often talked about using NEXUS pipeline property tax revenue to pay for it.

The Oberlin elementary school, which does not yet have a name, is one of several in Lorain County recently built or under construction now by Greenspace.

The firm built Amherst's new Powers Elementary, which opened in January, and just started clearing land for the new Firelands High School in Henrietta Township.

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COLD OR COVID

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He said the expense would also be prohibitive. Oberlin College is charging students $530 for testing for the fall term.

If cases do start to pile up and widespread testing is deemed necessary, that’s when Covell said he would tell local school districts that it’s time to switch to 100 percent online learning.

Looking ahead, his big worry is being able to distinguish between COVID-19 and the flu during the winter months.

Last year’s flu season was particularly nasty. Long before the first coronavirus cases were confirmed in Lorain County, schools were reeling from flu absences that half-emptied classrooms.

Covell said he’s concerned that a repeat in 2020-2021 would make it even tougher to distinguish between the two dangers. Doctors will have to step up and take a bigger role in saying what’s COVID-19 and what isn’t, he said.

Joanne Ferritto, nursing supervisor for Lorain County Public Health, said it’s common for schools to deal with large numbers of strep and seasonal flu cases.

She said that just like in any other year, if someone isn’t feeling well, the best course of action is to go home.

She works directly with the two-dozen school nurses the health department provides, and she gives guidance to others hired by boards of education in Lorain County.

This summer, Ferritto hosted meetings with nurses to get them on the same page and plans to give monthly updates.

Topics include talking through scenarios and issues, how to report them, making decisions about sending kids home and what strategies have not worked.

Just a few weeks into the school year, there have been no major hiccups, Ferritto said.

Schools are reporting coronavirus positives to the Ohio Department of Health weekly and, as of the most recent update, there have been none in Lorain County.

“So far, so good,” Covell said.

But his approach is to assume there are asymptomatic carriers walking around in every school district, and he practically guarantees there will be cases confirmed in every one this semester.

"I think the precautions are in place. I think the concern with all of this is fa-

“We are very concerned knowing that flu season is coming up. So many of the symptoms are similar.”

Elyria Schools Superintendent Anne Schloss

tigue," when people get tired of following the strict rules, he said.

Those rules — wearing masks, washing hands, keeping a 6-foot distance — are designed to keep the virus from spreading, even if a student is walking around with it and showing no symptoms at all, he said.

Sarah Walker is director of student services at the Amherst Schools, and she has been working closely with Ferritto to prevent issues in her district.

"It comes down to common sense and the severity of the symptoms,” Walker said. “If you're looking at a kid who is vomiting, you'd be sending them home anyway.”

Not every decision is that easy. In general, Amherst has decided that if a child has two or more symptoms on the COVID-19 checklist, their parents will get a call.

Amherst is lucky to have a licensed practical nurse in each of its four buildings this year, Walker said. The district has been relying on parents to do morning checks on kids before sending them to school, and making case-by-case decisions from there.

"Our preference is to always have the kids in school," Walker said, but each call is made based on the best information at the time and the advice of medical experts.

Midview Superintendent Bruce Willingham said he knows there are going to be some challenges this fall with flu season and fall allergies.

The answer is to use an abundance of caution, he said. If a student is displaying multiple symptoms, Midview will send them home. Willingham said the student has to present multiple symptoms.

Although he said it may inconvenience parents that have to pick up their child, he said it's the best thing for the safety of other students, teachers and staff members. Midview doesn't know every child who has a seasonal allergy, and Willing-

ham said there is some fear and anxiety that goes into that.

There may be different opinions in the district about what COVID-19 is or isn't, but Willingham said it's not his job to have an opinion, just to make the best decisions for the district.

At the elementary level, he said students are more likely to be sent home because they aren't as verbal about how they're feeling compared with other grade levels.

Each student is case-by-case at Midview. Principals and supervisors are the lead in each building. When a student comes down to the nurse's office, the clinic secretaries inform the building principal, who goes through the decision tree and works with staff members and parents.

Willingham said he thinks teachers, principals and staff are doing the best they can, and that parents have been diligent and understanding.

When the symptoms for COVID first came out, Willingham said he knew fall was going to be tough. But he said he'd much rather be cautious then to have the rampant virus spread through the district.

For Elyria, it’s going to come down to communication between home and school. Superintendent Ann Schloss said that if a student isn’t feeling well, the district will follow the chart and be escorted down to the nurse’s office. The health aide will ask a series of questions from Lorain County Public Health, and the decision to send them home is “very situational,” Schloss said.

If a student usually struggles with allergies, it’s up to the parent to communicate that to the district. That will help the school know if something is out of the ordinary or if it isn’t.

If necessary, the nurse or health aide will take the student’s temperature, and call the parent to ask questions, like if the student has been in contact with anyone with COVID-19 or symptoms of it. Questions also may revolve around

whether the parent knew if the child was sick or had already made a doctor’s appointment. Or maybe the child is coming off a cold.

That’s where communication between school and home is important, Schloss said. There’s also a strict line of communication between the school, to the central office, to the health department.

But there will be an abundance of caution this season.

“We are very concerned knowing that flu season is coming up. So many of the symptoms are similar,” Schloss said.

“And, I’ll be quite frank, if we just don’t know, we’re going to err on the side of caution.”

Schloss said she herself has seasonal allergies, and she still takes her temperature every morning, following the protocols the district has set in place for parents.

It’s bound to happen that a student, teacher or staff member is going to come into contact with someone with COVID, Schloss said. It’s just a matter of time.

That’s why following the protocols — wearing a mask, washing hands, keeping physical distance — is important, Schloss said. It can protect students and keep them in school. Wearing a mask may even prevent a large number of students from getting colds or the flu, Schloss said.

And if students are feeling sick, they need to stay home, Schloss said. Younger students may not be able to recognize symptoms in themselves, so teachers will be proactive and watch for tell-tale signs — flushed cheeks, glazed eyes, a cough.

Ultimately, everything will be on a case-by-case basis, Schloss said. There is not a one-size-fits-all for who goes home and how long they must stay home.

“You should take everything serious until you find out,” she said. “… You go through the protocol of asking the questions, calling home, getting more information. That is important.”

Ferritto said that if your child has allergies or other issues that could be easily mistaken for COVID, it’s imperative to call the school nurse now and make them aware — and by all means, follow up with a call to Lorain County Public Health.

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Sandstone Village sale

A garage sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Amherst Historical Society's Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Ave. Three buildings will be open. Shop for Halloween and Christmas, as well as collectibles, toys, games, and books. Visitors must respect COVID-19 safety guidelines.

NEXUS

FROM B1 heard, he said.

"You're talking 88 counties... There's going to be quite a backlog down there," Snodgrass said.

"Unfortunately, this is not unusual, that a large company would try to reduce the amount it owes," said Medina County Auditor Mike Kovack. "It's how they do business."

He said he was "tremendously heartened" by the state's refusal to give ground on NEXUS' original appeals, and has hope the new one will be rejected as well.

But he's also frustrated.

Because pipelines are public utilities, county auditors have no power over their valuations — it all rests with the Department of Taxation.

"The system exists to properly assess these pipelines. We just need to stay firm" and force companies to pay what they owe, Kovack said.

State Rep. Joe Miller, DAmherst, has been involved in talks about possible legislation that could head off endless tax appeals in the future.

There is no cap on how many times NEXUS can appeal its tax responsibility.

"They can continue to appeal after appeal after appeal each of the rulings and draw this out," Miller said.

He said he's contacted the Legislative Service Commission about options, and was meeting last Thursday afternoon with a law firm to discuss the NEXUS issue.

Miller said he does not know whether the company's goal in appealing is really to lower its tax rate, or to set a legal precedent in Ohio and beyond to dramatically lower its obligations.

"I don't believe NEXUS is being forthright in their original intent, and I don't think they're living up to their promises," he said.

Building the 255-mile pipeline through Ohio and Michigan into Canada was a $2 billion project — one that found legal challenges at every turn.

The company has tried to justify its appeals by saying there were cost overruns, according to Rinehart.

Kovack said he was skeptical from the start that NEXUS would deliver. He told school districts not to treat pipeline promises like money in the bank.

The problem, said Snodgrass, is that valuations are still on the books since the NEXUS project was completed. "If they're not paying, somebody else is," he said — the tax burden is just shifted to local homeowners and other businesses.

"That's why we're so adamant in fighting this," he said. "We just say, 'No, pay your fair share.'"

In the next week or so, he expects to get new assessments on the value of the pipeline. Snodgrass said he's anxious to see what the number looks like, "because they're going to appeal that one, too."

Kovack said he's also interested in the new assessments — but with property values skyrocketing in Medina County, it will be tough to sort out the true effect NEXUS has had.

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Sidewalk moratorium, levies get emergency Oberlin Council votes JASON HAWK EDITOR

OBERLIN — "Sidewalks to nowhere" or in neighborhoods where they aren't wanted are the target of a moratorium enacted last Monday in an emergency vote by Oberlin City Council.

It lifts a requirement for sidewalks to be installed whenever a new structure — a house, a store, an industrial site — is built.

The moratorium is temporary, lasting through June 30. Officials intend to use that time to draft new policies about when and where sidewalks should be mandatory.

"We want to put the sidewalks where it makes sense, where they are connected to other sidewalks, and we don't want to put them in places where they lead to nowhere," said Councilwoman Elizabeth Meadows.

City Manager Rob Hillard said questions about sidewalks have been on Council's radar for years.

Recently, it established a committee to study the issue and develop a map of where sidewalks are really needed, how to finance them and "creative ways to accomplish this broader goal of walkability," said Hillard.

In other business, City Council voted to ask the Lorain County auditor's office for information about the possible renewal or replacement of two key levies.

The first is a 1.2-mill operating levy that provides $147,000 per year for Oberlin's day-to-day expenses.

The second is a 3-mill refuse collection levy that generates $368,000 per year so Oberlin can operate its own fleet of garbage trucks.

Both are set to expire Dec. 31, though they'll continue generating collections in 2021.

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Council's vote didn't place either on the ballot for renewal. Instead, it asked for numbers to be certified if the city opted for replacement versus renewal.

It also asked for the amounts that would be generated by increasing the operating levy by .3 mills and the refuse levy by .2 mills.

Finance Director Sal Talarico said he expects to recommend renewals, not replacements, to go on the May 4 primary ballot.

He said that a replacement levy would collect on higher property valuations.

But it would also erase a 12.5 percent discount the state has given Oberlin residential property owners for years.

Talarico said Oberlin needs more money flowing into its refuse fund to keep city-run garbage collection going.

"But I think at the end of the day, the best way to do that might be through rates as opposed to property taxes," he said.

The Oberlin Public Library also intends to place a levy on the May ballot, Talarico said. The city is the fiscal agent for the library, so that levy must go to a Council vote to be placed on the ballot.

In yet another vote, Council decided not to reconsider a proposed contract with Sway Mobility for a hybrid carsharing service.

Council members Kelley Singleton, Kristin Peterson, Ray English and Meadows voted against revisiting the issue.

Hillard said he planned by the end of the week to release the results of a survey showing what residents think of car-sharing, but was not prepared to talk about those results Monday.

Singleton said he felt there was no reason to reopen discussion without the answers to questions posed by Council in June.

A "land and sea clambake" to benefit the Amherst Historical Society will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8 at Pogie's Clubhouse.

The event will feature live music by Decades from 5-7 p.m. The menu includes clam broth, New England clam chowder, a dozen top-neck clams, a handful of Prince Edward Island mussels, grilled lemon-herb chicken, corn on the cob, baby redskin potatoes and roll.

The cost is $28 for the clambake, and $11 for an extra dozen clams. The regular menu will also be available.

Halloween parade canceled

The Amherst Fire Department has canceled its annual Halloween parade and costume contest, held from the San Springs building on Park Avenue to Town Hall.

The city of Amherst will still have trick-or-treating on Saturday, Oct. 31.

The fire department has also canceled its steak fry fundraiser due to the pandemic. Firefighters are working to put together a smaller fundraiser to replace the steak fry.

Get your wine and chocolate

Main Street Amherst will host its annual Wine and Chocolate Walk from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18.

Take your family and friends for a walk along the streets of downtown Amherst while visiting more than 40 businesses along the way. Tickets are available at www.mainstreetamherst.org. They are $30 per person and all participants must be 21 or older.

Oberlin library meeting

The Oberlin Public Library board will meet at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8 via Zoom. The meeting is open to the public. Visit www.oberlinlibrary.org for meeting access information.

Covell to address Kiwanis

Lorain County Public Health Commissioner Dave Covell will speak during a hybrid meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Wellington at noon on Thursday, Oct. 1.

The club meets in the dining hall of the First United Methodist Church of Wellington next to the Town Hall. Attendees are expected to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Lunch will not be provided but guests are encouraged to take a lunch.

Covell will join Kiwanis members via Zoom.

Those interested in joining the hybrid meeting can find the link via the club’s Facebook page by searching Kiwanis Wellington Ohio or email the club at wellingtonkiwanis@gmail.com.

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* Cost of shoes, inserts or other acessories not included. Charges may apply if no purchase is made.

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Fake deputy scam

IN THE KITCHEN ACROSS 1. Capital of Ghana 6. Paris in Tour de France 9. Wild ox of India 13. Admiral’s group 14. “Mele Kalikimaka” wreath 15. Julian Barnes’ “The ____ of an Ending” 16. Telephone company 17. Acronym in a bottle 18. Birth-related 19. *Set briefly on fire 21. *Separate solids from fat in melted butter 23. *Crusty dessert 24. Uncouth person 25. Westminster broadcaster, acr.

28. Coffee break spot 30. *Scald quickly in boiling water 35. Like desert 37. Like Civil War reenactment 39. *Like old chips 40. Delhi dress 41. Subculture language 43. *Good or bad it emanates from stoves 44. “As the World ____” 46. Like Jekyll and Hyde’s personality 47. This over matter?

48. Encryption device, a.k.a. ____ machine 50. Practice in the ring 52. Low-____ image 53. Competitive advantage 55. NBA coach “____” Rivers 57. *Dissolve browned food bits with liquids 61. *Thicken by simmering 64. Love, to Catherine Deneuve 65. Pigeon sound 67. Pianist’s exercise 69. Resembling a fish 70. Hawaiian Mauna 71. Smart candy?

72. Tire swing holder 73. Bruin legend Bobby 74. *Yummy reward DOWN 1. Back of the boat 2. Staff symbol 3. Text messenger 4. Short version 5. Like number 1 to hydrogen

The Lorain County Sheriffs Office has been advised of yet another scam going around — this time the caller is claiming to be Sgt. Jim Martin from the LCSO. "We want to remind people that the sheriff's office will not ever call and inform anyone over the telephone that you have a warrant," the sheriff's office said in a warning about the scam.

The scam artist is calling from 440-426-9217. Should you receive a telephone call from this number do not answer and do not give out personal information.

Library craft kits

The Amherst Public Library has take-and-make craft kits available for both kids and adults.

Each kit contains almost everything you need to make a fun craft, all you’ll need to add are basic supplies like glue and scissors. Beginning Thursday, Oct. 1 via curbside pickup service, kids can get a candy corn magnet kit, and adults can pick up a mini pumpkin string art kit.

For more information, call 440-988-4230.

6. Besides 7. Opposite of paleo8. ‘70s music genre 9. Wheel in grandfather clock 10. ____-perspirant 11. Defender of skies 12. Count on 15. Growls angrily 20. What lighthouse does 22. Williams sister’s return 24. On account of 25. *Turkey action 26. Hitler’s Eva 27. Wispy clouds 29. *Incorporate an ingredient 31. Niels Bohr’s study object 32. Rock bottom 33. Star Wars attacker

34. Shepherds’ flocks 36. Sound at door 38. ____sack 42. Clearing in the woods 45. Viscous 49. Wood-shaping tool 51. Capybara, e.g.

54. GEICO’s mascot 56. Like a button, but more so 57. Cuckoo 58. Dubai dignitary 59. Departed 60. Debussy’s “Clair de ____” 61. Serengeti sound 62. *Preserve by adding salt 63. Old Norse texts 66. “____ the ramparts...”

68. D.C. time

SOLUTION CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE A2

SOLUTION CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE A2

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COUNTRY AUTUMN TOUR 2020 FIRST WEEKEND

SECOND WEEKEND

October 2 Friday • 10 am to 5 pm October 3 Saturday • 10 am to 5 pm October 4 Sunday • 12 pm to 5 pm

October 9 Friday • 10 am to 5 pm October 10 Saturday • 10 am to 5 pm October 11 Sunday • 12 pm to 5 pm

Come see what we have to OFFER for the TOUR OBERLIN Farmyard Flowers

WELLINGTON

Fabit Metal

45635 U.S. HWY 20 (440) 775-4013

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Farm Charm Boutique

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Fall Veggies, Mums, Pumpkins & Fall Decor Come Visit Our Newly Expanded Gift Shop

Main Street Antiques

42925 Jones Rd. (440) 647-2045

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50740 St. Rt. 18 (440) 647-5480

www.dostallfarms.com All natural, grass and corn fed R beef, pork, and poultry.

WELLINGTON Days of Yore Herb & Flower Farm

Local Honey, Gourmet Creamed Honey, Beeswax Candles, Honey Candies, Body Care & Much More!

Hook’s Greenhouse

50269 U.S. HWY 20 (440) 935-5187

15 Dealers Antique Mall

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6080 N.L. Section Line Rd 21 (419) 929-1110

52300 St. Rt. 18 440-315-1649

Wind & Willow & Lollipop Tree Products, Floral Arrangements, Home Decor

335 S. Main Street (440) 775-4112

NEW LONDON Honey Bee Treasure

248 State Route 511 (419) 512-1982

Quilting Shanty 18451 Rowell Road (440) 371-7589 www.quiltingshanty.com

Specializing in the fading art of hand quilting.

Everything is handmade

All Ohio Train & Toy Company

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Coffee, Republic of Tea, Jam, Jellies & Fairies

None of the businesses have restrooms at this time, so please plan your trip accordingly.

Start your adventure at any of the merchants on the map. Bring this flyer or pick one up at your first stop. Be sure to get your flyer stamped at every location. Each merchant will select a winning flyer (with all stamps) for a special gift valued at $30.00.

Play our Word Jumble Game! Collect a hidden letter from each of the stores on the tour. Winner of the Jumble picked from correct entries will receive $25. Children are welcome, but you must be 18 to enter contest.

Write your letters here

Look for the Tour Flag!

Write jumbo solution here

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