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Vaccines are Big homecoming weekend wearing off, but why?

LCCC’s Kestler shares the science JASON HAWK EDITOR

ELYRIA — Protection is starting to slowly wear off among the first people vaccinated against COVID-19.

But why?

After all, a lot of other vaccines are extremely longlived. In many cases, people vaccinated as children against measles, mumps and rubella are protected for life. Shots to fend off the chickenpox are effective for a decade or two, hepatitis vaccines can be good for 15-30 years and tetanus is usually only requires a booster after a full 10 years.

The new COVID vaccines aren’t less effective, they’re more effective, said Dr. Harry Kestler, professor of microbiology at Lorain County Community College and an expert in virology. The difference is the enemy.

The diseases that most children are vaccinated against before attending school are not in heavy circulation, Kestler said.

Your body doesn’t have to Bruce Bishop | Guide fight them off very often.

Dr. Harry Kestler talks That’s simply not the about the future of the case with COVID. COVID-19 pandemic.

“When you have a pandemic, there is a lot of virus circulating around. So we may in fact need that little bit of an ‘oomph’ for the immune system,” he said Friday, taking questions in his lab.

“The Micro Prof,” as he’s known by students, has spent decades studying viruses and vaccines, and is regarded as one of the nation’s experts on HIV/AIDS. He’s in awe of the COVID mRNA vaccines developed

by Pfizer and Moderna. In his 40 years in the field, Kestler said he’s never seen better hit the market.

In fact, he’s deeply interested in applying the mRNA vaccines’ technology to the fight against HIV. No vaccine has ever successfully been developed to fight the human

Erik Andrews | Oberlin News-Tribune

▲ Emerson Freas was crowned queen and Caleb Peterson was crowned king at the Oberlin Phoenix homecoming celebration Friday night at Oberlin College, prior to the varsity football game.

Russ Gifford | Wellington Enterprise

▼ Wellington's 2021 homecoming couple are queen Melanie Solkiewicz and king Cody Soboslai.

They were crowned prior to kickoff Friday night at the Dukes varsity football game.

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Police: Student charged after bullet causes lockdown at Amherst Steele JASON HAWK EDITOR

AMHERST — A .22-caliber Remington long rifle bullet found lying in a hallway Friday sent Marion L. Steele High School into lockdown.

Now a 14-year-old boy faces charges of inducing panic and disorderly conduct.

Lt. Dan Makruski said the freshman took the bullet to school and intentionally placed it on the ground near the main cafeteria, hoping students would be sent home early.

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It was a copycat stunt, Makruski said — a similar scenario played out Thursday at Solon High School, where a bullet was found in a gym locker.

The Amherst boy “had a bad day,” said Officer Ryan Lamb, who

is assigned to patrol the Amherst Schools. He said the teen had taken the bullet from a friend’s house earlier this year and was “carrying it around like a get out of jail free card,” just waiting to use it.

The bullet was found sometime just after noon, according to Steele Principal Joe Tellier, and the school went on lockdown for 30 to 45 minutes.

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Clambake tickets on sale

The Second Annual Brownhelm Historical Association clambake will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Historic Brownhelm School, 1950 North Ridge Rd. The event will be held with a drive-thru format with food by Pogie’s Catering of Amherst. The cost is $40 and includes a dozen clams, a handful of mussels, New English clam chowder, grilled lemon-herb chicken breast, corn on the cob, red-skinned potatoes, coleslaw and rolls. Add a dozen more clams for $15.

Order with a credit card at www.tinyurl.com/BHAclams or send checks via postal mail to Brownhelm Historical Association, Attn: Clambake order, 1950 North Ridge Rd., Vermilion, OH 44089. The due date for purchases is Oct. 13.

Not-too-spooky fun

An enchanted Halloween village will be open for tours for families from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9 and Sunday, Oct. 10 at the Amherst Sandstone Village, 736 Milan Ave. This “magical, non-scary Halloween event” will be sponsored by the Amherst Historical Society and MLS

Theatre Company. Tickets are $5 per person or $10 per family. Call (440) 988-7255 to make reservations.

Amherst library meeting

The Amherst Public Library board of trustees will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 11 at the library. The meeting is open to the public.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Two events will be held in Oberlin in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. On Saturday, October 9, members of the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Committee plan to paint Tappan Square’s famous rock with their logo, and will be on hand to take pictures of people posing with the rock.

Jean Foggo Simon will sell handmade jewelry on the square, with proceeds benefiting the committee’s work.

On Monday, Oct. 11, the committee will meet at noon on the corner of Main and College streets to read the proclamation passed in 2017 by Oberlin City Council, ending the city’s observance of Columbus Day and replacing it with Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Members of the public are invited to attend.

OBITUARIES Gertrude Medora Norris

Scott Jeffery ‘Jeff’ Cottrell

Gertrude Medora Norris, 96, of Bradenton, Florida, beloved wife and mother, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday evening, Sept. 28, 2021, at Life Care Center of Sarasota.

Born Feb. 7, 1925, in Wellington, she was the daughter of the late Bernie and Leota (née Long) Miller.

Gertrude attended Wellington High School with the Class of 1943. Gertrude married Harold M. Norris on September 9, 1951 and settled in LaGrange, where together they raised four children. Gertrude was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church in Oberlin, where she served as a Sunday School teacher and pianist. Gertrude worked 13 years in Keystone High School's cafeteria, where many of the students affectionately called her 'Grandma.' Following retirement she moved to Ocala, Florida, then to Xenia, Ohio before moving to Bradenton in 2019.

Survivors include three children, John (Pam) Norris of Bradenton, Vicki (David) Houghton of Ocala and David (Trisha) Norris of Xenia; son-in-law, Roe Dorsey; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and 11 great-greatgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold; daughter, Judith Dorsey; sisters, Bernice Miller and Jeanette Howk; brother, Harold Miller; grandson, Michael Dorsey and great-granddaughter, Katelynn Carson.

Friends and family will be received Saturday, Oc. 9, 2021, beginning at 9 a.m. at Norton-Eastman Funeral Home, 370 South Main St., Wellington, until the time of services beginning at 10 a.m. Pastor Brian Kenyon will officiate and burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared online at http:// www.eastmanfuneralhome.com.

Scott Jeffery 'Jeff' Cottrell, 72, of Ashland, died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, at Brethren Care in Ashland.

Born on Oct. 18, 1948, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Richard and Evelyn (nee Katherman) Cottrell.

Jeff was raised in the Pennsylvania and West Virginia areas and graduated from Kiski Boys School.

Following high school, he attended Miami University of Ohio for a brief time before joining the United States Coast Guard. Jeff served in the Coast Guard, as a medical administrator for 26 years. He retired as a Warrant Officer in 1995. Jeff was an active member of the Calvary Chapel association, serving as an Assistant Pastor and helping with church planting throughout the states. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and reading. Jeff loved animals and was known for his kindness towards them and his willingness to take in a stray.

Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Donna (nee Perry) Cottrell; daughter, Rebecca (Dave) Burns of Walnut Creek, California; grandchildren, Quinn and Sybil and his sister, Stephanie McAfee of Ocala, Florida.

Friends and family will be received Thursday, September 30, 2021 from 1 p.m. until the time of services beginning at 2 p.m. Pastor Vince Lombardo will officiate.

Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Wellington, with Military Honors.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jeff's memory may be directed to Richland Pregnancy Services at www.richlandpregnancy.com Expressions of sympathy may be directed online at www.eastmanfuneralhome.com.

WILLIAM 'WILLIE' J. WAGNER JR., 69, of Amherst, passed away Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, at Main Street Town Center in Avon. Arrangements by Hempel Funeral Home.

GLORIA ANN URIG (nee Walker), 93, of Amherst, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, at 1907 Central School. Arrangements by Hempel Funeral Home.

NANCY ANN SHADE, while surrounded by her family, went to be with her precious Lord and Savior on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. Hempel Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

GAIL ARLENE GAUMAN, 81, of South Amherst, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, at University Hospital following a brief illness. Hempel Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

CLAUDIA E. MOORE (nee Towne), 82, of Amherst, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, at Mercy Hospital following a sudden illness. Hempel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

BRETT WARREN, 48, of South Amherst, was called home to Heaven on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2021, at New Life Hospice Residential Center in Lorain following a brief illness. Hempel Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

SUSAN ELIZABETH MOORE (nee Allison), 62, of Lorain, passed away Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake. Arrangements by Hempel Funeral Home.

MATTHEW RAY HALL, 38, of Wakeman, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, at his home. Hempel Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

For information about placing an obituary or death notice in the Community Guide, call (440) 329-7000.

Drive-thru lasagna dinner

The Amherst Lions and the Amherst Steele Leo Clubs are hosting a drive-thru lasagna dinner fundraiser from 4:30-6:30 p.m., or until meals are sold out, on Thursday, Oct. 28 at Amherst Steele High School.

Dinners are $10 each and include meat or vegetable lasagna, apple sauce, roll and dessert. Proceeds benefit the Leo Club BackPack project, which helps provide weekend meals for Amherst students in need, and other Lions Club community projects.

This is a take-out only event. Customers are asked to drive up to the Washington Street main entrance of the high school, where orders will be taken and dinners delivered without getting out of your car. There will be no pre-sales and only cash orders will be taken.

The Lions will also be collecting unwanted, used eyeglasses, including sunglasses. For more information, email amherstohiolions@gmail.com.

Family fun on East College

Join OberlinKids and KidSpeak for the United Way of Greater Lorain County’s pop-up homecoming from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 9 in the courtyard behind Slow Train Cafe, 55 East College St., Oberlin.

Learn about the ways they work together to help kids and families. This free event will be full of children’s activities, giveaways and refreshments. Decorate a pie pumpkin and take it home to complete a recipe. Families will also be able to put together October literacy and learning kits.

For more information, contact Jenn Keathley at (440) 371-0113 or jkeathley@oberlinkids.org.

‘Finding Cristina’ book signing

Author Emilia Rosa will hold a signing for her new book, “Finding Cristina,” from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9 at Ben Franklin Mindfair Books, 13 West College St., Oberlin.

Admission is free. The novel is set in 1920s Rio de Janeiro, a city where Rosa was raised, and where she still has relatives. Books will be available for purchase.

Herrick library board meeting

The Herrick Memorial Library board will meet at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 12 at the library. This meeting is open to the public and all attending must wear a face mask.

Kiwanis, chamber sponsor Wellington Candidates Night

Wellington Candidates Night will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 14 at Town Hall.

The event is co-sponsored by the Wellington Chamber of Commerce and the Kiwanis Club of Wellington. This year, six candidates vying for three open seats on the Wellington Board of Education and five candidates are seeking three open Village Council seats. Each candidate will have up to five minutes to speak.

Republican club meeting

The Avon-Avon Lake Republican Club will host three speakers at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct 14 during a social hour in the Avon Isle Park Pavilion, 37080 Detroit Rd., Avon.

They include Republicans Mike Gibbons, candidate for the U.S. Senate, and Jonah Schulz, candidate for the House of Representatives’ 16th District, along with an “action defense” speaker who will describe tips to avoid becoming a crime victim. The cost is $5 for guests.

Delve into church records

“The Magic of German Church Records” will be presented at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 11 in an online meeting of the Ohio Genealogical Society’s Lorain County chapter.

Katherine Schober, a German genealogy translator, author and speaker, will demonstrate how to get information about ancestors from records without knowing how to speak German.

The program is open to members and the public. To take part, email meetings@loraincoogs.org to be added to the invitation list.

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TV station: Allyn D. Gibson made racist FB posts in 2016 DAVE O’BRIEN THE CHRONICLE-TELEGRAM

The son and grandson of the owners of Gibson's Bakery said on Facebook in 2016 that "most black ppl around my area suck," according to news reports detailing recently released evidence that was never presented during a trial more than two years ago.

Starting two years ago, WEWS-TV, newspaper publisher and Cleveland. com owner Advance Ohio and the Ohio Coalition for Open Government had requested Lorain County Common Pleas Judge John Miraldi release to the public Facebook posts allegedly belonging to Allyn D. Gibson.

They were joined in the request by The Reporters Committee For Freedom of the Press.

The Chronicle-Telegram and Community Guide were not party to WEWSTV's suit.

Allyn D. Gibson is the son of late Gibson's Bakery co-owner David Gibson and the grandson of co-owner Allyn W. "Grandpa" Gibson. The recently unsealed exhibit contains Facebook posts Allyn D. Gibson made between 2012 and 2017 about "how he and his family’s store were perceived as being racist," WEWS-TV reported on its website.

"The posts also go a step further. In April of 2016, Allyn D. Gibson posted on one friend’s wall, 'not my fault most black ppl around my area suck,'" the TV station reported.

In summer 2016, he wrote about "his frustration over being called racist," WEWS-TV reported in a story posted to its website.

The news station also reported Allyn D. Gibson posted the following message on a friend's Facebook wall, with a timestamp of 9:42 p.m. July 28, 2016: "Can't watch it today. But u know slavery has been around in africa since before we were a country … and Africans sold the slaves to the white guys right ... and not all white guys were slave owners … really have to judge people as individuals and not as a group. Not all black people crying wolf deserve anything. Honestly I am 100% fed up with any white black racism anymore. It's all garbage on both sides.

We have all had more than enough time and ability to get over this mess. People who still are there deserve to be their because they choose to be there. I wasn't racist ever … but this (expletive) and the way people treat me now because I am 'white' is racist and is making me racist. I don't owe a damn person a damn thing. If these lazy (expletive) want to start working then they could earn their own money. That’s what my family does for money … work. Always hired people of every sex and race … so … not our issue. But people spit at me and call me racist at least a few times a month. 100 % of those people deserve to die. (expletive) them all to hell."

Allyn D. Gibson was not a plaintiff to his father and grandfather's lawsuit, did not testify, nor was he called to testify at a trial in Lorain County Common Pleas Court in spring 2019 in which his family and their business prevailed.

They were awarded more than $30 million in damages and attorney fees from the college. Oberlin College has appealed the verdict, and the Gibsons appealed the proposed monetary judgment, both in the Ninth District Court of Appeals in Akron.

Both appeals still are being considered by judges there.

"The issues raised by this case have been challenging, not only for the parties involved, but for the entire Oberlin community. While this matter is under appeal, we cannot comment on the specifics of the litigation," Oberlin College President Carmen Twillie Ambar said in a statement released to the media Thursday. "For 187 years, Oberlin College has been dedicated to educating and preparing our students for a complex world.

Our institution remains committed to addressing racial tensions, wherever they reside. That is why we created the Presidential Initiative on Racial Equity and Diversity, and why this institution is a leader in the national conversation about how liberal arts colleges can support racial equity on their campuses."

A message seeking comment on the release of the materials was sent to a spokesperson for Plakas Mannos, the law firm that represented the Gibsons at trial and is arguing their appeal.

In explaining why he was refusing to unseal the exhibit in a ruling last year, Miraldi wrote the material in the exhibit largely predates the incidents leading to the lawsuit, and declined to unseal it.

He had previously allowed that the posts could be introduced as character evidence regarding the younger Allyn Gibson, who never took the stand to testify.

That Oberlin College attorneys did not attempt to introduce the Facebook posts as evidence ensured they "waived any argument that these materials were admissible," attorneys for the Gibsons said in court documents last year.

Allyn D. Gibson was the clerk on duty at his family's store Nov. 9, 2016, when an Oberlin College student tried to use a fake ID and steal wine.

Following a confrontation at the counter, he chased the student out of the store and across the street, where he later told police he was assaulted by the student and two others. Oberlin police charged the students with various crimes including theft and assault.

Supporters of the students have questioned the official narrative from Oberlin police, saying they took Allyn D. Gibson's word over that of the students as to what occurred. Allyn D. Gibson is white and the students are Black.

The arrests led to two days of protests by students and their supporters, who said the bakery was racially profiling students.

The bakery's relationship with the college soured, eventually leading to the Gibsons' multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Oberlin College over allegations the college libeled and damaged the business and its reputation.

A number of people of color testified on behalf of the Gibsons at the trial, saying they never felt mistreated or profiled by the family while working or shopping there.

Oberlin College put on no witnesses who claimed that they had been racially profiled while working or shopping there, and argued that it was protecting students' free speech when dealing with the bakery in the days following the students' arrest.

The students later pleaded guilty in court to misdemeanor charges related to the theft and assault and submitted statements in court saying Allyn D. Gibson was within his rights to detain shoplifters and that the incident was not racially motivated.

VACCINES

FROM A1 immunodeficiency virus, but he feels researchers may now be on the brink.

“One of the consequences, though, of vaccines – when vaccines do a real good job, you need to more of it,” Kestler said.

The COVID vaccines provide “natural boosting,” he said. “You give somebody a vaccine, it’s a Marine sergeant (that says) ‘Buck up! Make an immune response!’”

The vaccines are not like pharmaceuticals, which from a microbiology standpoint are poisons used to kill specific cells in the body.

Instead, vaccines are messengers that carry vital instructions for warding off invaders.

“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,” is a very real concept in virology, said Kestler. The most effective immune response against COVID-19 comes after nearly being killed by the virus, but that’s hardly an ideal scenario.

So the goal is to get the best protection with the least harmful side-effects. Luckily for the United States, all three COVID vaccines approved for use here do incredibly well at both, he said — they are remarkably safe and effective at the same time.

For now, it looks like the strong immune response triggered by the mRNA vaccines starts to deteriorate after about six months.

How fast their protection will drop off is yet to be determined, but new studies suggest they have trained people’s immune systems to have long-term armor that could last for years, even without boosters.

There is more going on under the skin than just antibody production, Kestler said. There’s a second part of the immune system — cytotoxic lymphocytes are also on guard duty.

They are the cells that fight off viruses, cancer cells and damaged cells, and they have to do with how long your body remembers what intruders look like. That memory makes the immune system’s response a lot faster than waiting for antibodies to build up when a danger presents itself, Kestler said.

As the volume of virus circulating through the population falls off, the immune system won’t have to work as hard, but those lymphocytes will remember COVID. That means those who have been vaccinated or extremely ill will probably always have some level of protection.

Boosters may be needed as “an insurance payment,” but only for seniors and people with weakened immune systems,

Kestler said.

Young people up to age 45 are not likely at all to need boosters once the virus is no longer in heavy circulation, he believes.

Boosters come with a problem, anyway.

Until the rest of the world has its first round of vaccinations, the virus will keep coming to the United States in wave after wave, meaning and endless parade of booster shots would be needed. The better solution is to focus on getting shots to other nations before trying to completed stamp out COVID in the U.S., Kestler said.

“Getting it out of Brazil helps us. Keeping it out of Africa helps us,” he said. The more we can vaccinate people around the globe, “for selfish reasons, the more virus we get rid of, the safer we are.”

Still, Kestler is incredibly optimistic, saying he feels COVID will prove much less a problem for Americans this winter.

He’s not worried about another variant, for instance; the mu variant just isn’t as effective as delta, and seems to have been eradicated from the United States.

And delta could burn itself out. “Delta was too good for it’s own good,” Kestler said. “It worked itself out of a job.”

The delta variant is so contagious that it’s quickly spread through a large swath of the population. It’s left a lot of damage in its wake, but between the vaccines and survivor immunity, Kestler said the number of available hosts is shrinking.

That’s exactly how the 1918 Spanish flu played out, he said. Kestler has sent students to cemeteries to count gravestones from 1916 to 1920 — they find the normal number suddenly exploded in 1918 and receded just as quickly in 1919 as that virus ran out of people to feed on.

A “good” virus doesn’t kill its host, he said. It hides and reproduces.

That’s what makes HIV/AIDS so dangerous, said Kestler. If COVID knew how to hide as well as HIV, “we’d be finished,” he said.

Yet Kestler said he’s troubled by what he’s seeing happen in Great Britain.

Health efforts there have failed to rein in the delta surge.

In other countries, however, the situation is starting to come under control. Kestler said he suspects there will be more outbreaks, but they’ll continue to result in fewer hospitalizations and deaths.

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“Sure, there was some panic for our students, but the way our staff handled it was exactly the right way,” he said.

The student was suspended for 10 days and faces an expulsion recommendation, said Tellier.

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Lamb said the boy was taken to the Lorain County Juvenile Detention Center.

The charges against the child are serious, he said. Because the incident happened on school grounds, the inducing panic count is an automatic second-degree felony under Ohio statute.

AJHS student charged after bomb ‘joke’ AMHERST — A sixth-grader “thought she was being funny” by saying she had a bomb in her bookbag last Wednesday at Amherst Junior High School, according to police.

Officer Jason Nahm confirmed the 11-year-old was charged with disorderly conduct. In an announcement about the incident on social media, Amherst police characterized the student’s comment as “an off the cuff and unfunny joke.”

In addition to the criminal charge, school disciplinary measures are pending, police said. Nahm said the incident did not cause any interruption to the school day.

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FALL IN LOVE Photos by Jason Hawk | Enterprise

The Dukes’ homecoming celebration was held Friday evening, along with the Fall in Love with Wellington Festival. People turned out to party, hear live music, wave to high-schoolers on parade, shop and enjoy fried foods on the village green downtown. LEFT: Shannon Garcia and Annie the dog enter a pet “Howl-o-ween” costume contest. RIGHT: The Dukes marching band travels down South Main Street. BELOW LEFT: Students throw candy from homecoming parade floats. BELOW RIGHT: Jimmy Cuson, 8, of Wellington, is a fan-dalorian for the Mandalorian.

Under the helmet was “Star Wars” superfan Jim Schubert.

CLASSIFIEDS LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE August 30, 2021 Pursuant to City of Oberlin Ordinance No. 21 - 48 AC CMS, passed by Oberlin City Council on August 11, 2021, the following issue will appear on the ballot for residents of the City of Oberlin, Ohio, at the General Election to be held on November 2, 2021: PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT Ballot Language Shall Section III(F) of the Charter of the City of Oberlin be amended to authorize the City Council to enact legislation to prescribe the conduct of its meetings as an alternative to the provisions of state law?

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During the first regular meeting in January following each regular municipal election, Council shall meet for the purpose of organization. Thereafter Council shall meet at such times as may be prescribed by its rules, regulations, ordinances and bylaws; but it shall hold regular meetings at least twice during the calendar months of the year, with the exception of the months of July and August, during each of which months Council may at its discretion dispense with one of its regular meetings. All meetings of the Council, whether regular or special, shall be open to the public except as is otherwise authorized by State law.

Meetings of Council shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of State law or as may otherwise be prescribed by Ordinance of Council approved by at least a 5/7th majority of its members and provided that said Ordinance shall assure that the public is able to hear and observe the discussions and deliberations of all of the participating members of Council.

Belinda B. Anderson, MMC, Oberlin Clerk of Council.

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Bid blanks and specifications may be secured at www.cityoflorain.org or at the Engineering Department, 200 West Erie Avenue, Lorain, Ohio, 44052 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30PM Monday through Friday.

Each bidder must insure 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 federal minority business enterprise and women business enterprise requirements shall be met. 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.

Bidders must be listed on the ODOT pre-qualified list for highway construction. Bidders shall submit a list of available equipment, and labor shall be paid not less than the prevailing wage rate as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor Davis Bacon requirements for Lorain County, Ohio.

NO BID WILL BE OPENED WITHOUT THE CERTIFICATION OF QUALIFICATION OR THE ACCEPTABLE LETTER OF APPLICATION ATTACHED TO THE OUTSIDE AS DIRECTED. The Director of Safety/Service reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

No Pre-Bid meeting is scheduled.

By order of the Director of Public Safety/Service L.C.C.G. 10/7-14-21/21 20689796

LEGAL NOTICE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON, LORAIN COUNTY, OHIO: Section 1. That this Council hereby authorizes and directs the submission to the electors of the Village of Wellington, Ohio, at the regular municipal election to be held on November 2, 2021, the following proposals for revisions to the Charter: ISSUE ONE Proposed Charter Amendment: Amend Section 4.02(A) and (B) of the Charter to read as follows: 4.02 Powers of Manager.

(A) The Manager shall be the chief administrative officer of the Village. The Manager shall be responsible to and subject to control, supervision and direction of the Mayor for the administration of all municipal affairs placed in the Manager’s charge by or under this Charter, the ordinances or resolutions of the Village and the state laws (B) The Manager shall have the following powers, duties and functions to: 1. With the approval of Council, appoint, promote and, remove all subordinate employees and appointive administrative officers working within the Manager’s office, the public works department, the public utilities department, AND THE PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT except as otherwise provided for by or under this Charter, subject to the

provisions of this Charter pertaining to the Merit System.

When the Manager deems it necessary for the good of the service, he may suspend or otherwise discipline any person who has been appointed by the Manager, subject to the provisions of this Charter pertaining to the Merit System.

2. Direct and supervise the administration of the Manager’s office, the public works department, the public utilities department, the PLANNING AND zoning department, the office on aging, and such other departments as may be designated by ordinance, except as otherwise provided by this Charter or state law.

3. Attend all Council meetings and have the right to take part in discussions but may not vote.

4. See that all laws, provisions of this Charter and ordinances and resolutions of the Council, subject to enforcement by the Manager or by officers subject to the Manager’s direction and supervision, are faithfully executed.

5. Prepare and submit the annual budget and capital program to the Council for its consideration and approval.

6. Submit to Council and make available to the public a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the Village as of the end of each fiscal year.

7. Make such other reports as the Council may require concerning the operations of municipal departments, offices, boards, commissions and agencies subject to the Manager’s direction and supervision.

8. Keep the Council fully advised as to the financial condition and future operating and capital needs of the Village and make such recommendations to the Council concerning the affairs of the Village as he/ she deems desirable.

9. Require reports and information of subordinate officers and employees of the Village as the Manager deems necessary in the orderly operation of the Village, or when requested to do so by the Council or any board or commission of the Village.

10. Execute on behalf of the Village all contracts and agreements within the Manager’s office, the public works department, the public utilities department, PLANNING AND zoning department, and the office on aging, except as otherwise provided in this Charter.

11. Perform such other powers, duties and functions as are conferred or required by this Charter, by any ordinance or resolution of the Council, or by the general laws of the State of Ohio.

AND Amend Section 5.03(A) of the Charter to read as follows: 5.03 Other Administrative Departments (A) The following administrative departments are created upon the effective date of the Charter: 1. A Public Works Department to be headed and under the general direction and supervision of the Manager, and which shall include the operation and maintenance of public streets, public parks and recreation, storm sewers, and sanitary sewers.; 2. A Public Utilities Department to be headed by and under the general direction and supervision of the Manager, and which shall include the operation and maintenance of public electric, water, and wastewater facilities and services,; 3. A Planning and Zoning De-

partment, which shall be under the general DIRECTION AND SUPERVISION of the Manager, and WHICH SHALL INCLUDE THE ADMINISTRATION AND OVERSIGHT OF THE VILLAGE’S PLANNING AND ZONING CODE; 4. An Office on Aging, which shall be under the general administration of the Manager, and under the general direction and supervision of the Mayor, officers and employees of which shall be appointed or removed by the Mayor with the approval of Council; 5. A Police Department, which shall be under the general administration of the Manager, and under the general supervision and direction of the Mayor, and which shall be headed by a Chief of Police, the officers and employees of which shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of Council. Until such time as a Civil Service Commission shall be operational pursuant to this Charter, the appointment, discipline, or removal of the Chief and other officers and employees of the Police Department shall be in compliance with the requirements of Section 737.15 et seq. of the Ohio Revised Code.; 6. Such other departments and divisions or other subunits thereof as may be created by ordinance or resolution.

ISSUE TWO Proposed Charter Amendment: Amend Section 6.01(A) and (B) of the Charter to read as follows: 6.01 Merit System - Civil Service Commission (A) Merit Principle. All appointments and promotions of municipal employees shall be made according to merit and fitness demonstrated through a competitive selection process to the extent practicable AND PRACTICAL, except as otherwise provided by ordinance or resolution. WHENEVER THE COMMISSION DEEMS IT ADVISABLE, NONCOMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS MAY BE ORDERED FOR ANY POSITION, EVEN IF PREVIOUSLY FILLED BY COMPETITIVE TESTS. (B) Classified and Unclassified Service. The civil service of the municipality shall be divided into the Classified and Unclassified Service.

The Unclassified Service shall comprise the following offices and positions: 1. Elective officers and persons appointed to fill vacancies in elective offices.

2. The Manager and other appointed positions created by this Charter.

3. Members of Boards and Commissions and other bodies appointed by the Council and Advisory Committees appointed by the Manager.

4. Employees with professional qualifications engaged as Consultants.

5. The Manager’s Assistant.

6. Secretary to the Manager and one Secretary to each department or commission when authorized by this Charter or by ordinance.

7. Clerk of Council and any Deputy Clerks of Council.

8. All Department Heads.

9.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS TO APPOINTIVE AND ELECTIVE OFFICIALS, DEPARTMENT HEADS, AND BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. 10. SUCH Unskilled Labor POSITIONS AS THE COMMISSION MAY

FIND IT IMPRACTICABLE TO INCLUDE IN THE COMPETITIVE CLASSIFIED SERVICE, PROVIDED THE COMMISSION HAS ENTERED ON THE RECORD THE REASONS FOR THE EXEMPTION OF EACH SUCH POSITION. 11. Temporary and part-time employees.

The Classified Service shall comprise all positions not specifically included by this section in the Unclassified Service AND SHALL BE DIVIDED INTO COMPETITIVE AND NONCOMPETITIVE CLASSES. 1.

THE COMPETITIVE CLASS SHALL INCLUDE ALL FULLTIME POSITIONS AND EMPLOYMENTS DEEMED BY THE COMMISSION PRACTICABLE AND PRACTICAL TO DETERMINE MERIT F AND FITNESS OF THE APPLICANTS BY COMPETITIVE CXAMINATION. 2. THE NON-COMPETITIVE CLASS SHALL CONSIST OF ALLFULL-TIME POSITIONS AS FOLLOWS: (A) POSITIONS REQUIRING PECULIAR AND EXCEPTIONAL QUALIFICATIONS OF A SCIENTIFIC, MANAGERIAL, PORFESSIONAL, OR EDUCATIONAL CHARACTER AND AS MAY BE DETERMINED

BY THE RULES OF THE COMMISSION; AND (B) THE UNSKILLED LABOR CLASS SHALL INCLUDE ALL ORDINARY UNSKILLED FULL-TIME POSITIONS, INVOLVING PHYSICAL LABOR FOR WHICH IT IS IMPRACTICABLE TO GIVE COMPETITIVE TEST AND REQUIRING NO SPECIFIC EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, TRAINING, OR EXPERIENCE PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT. THE COMMISSION SHALL REGISTER APPLICANTS FOR THE POSITIONS IN THE LABOR CLASS EITHER CONTINUOUSLY OR AT SUCH TIMES AS THERE ARE VACANCIES TO BE FILLED. BASIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS MAY BE REQUIRED WITHOUT REMOVING THE POSITION FROM THE UNCLASSIFIED LABOR CLASS. Members of the Classified Service shall comply with the restrictions on political activities set forth in Section 124.57.

Ohio Revised Code.

L.C.C.G. 10/7-14/21 20690856

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@coldwaterconsultants.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

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.

160-21Auth the S/S Director to accept a grant from Ohio History Connection & execute all necessary documents associated to its award. 161-21 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.

164-21Auth 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

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Williams files suit against Hung, Lundy over firing DAVE O’BRIEN THE CHRONICLE-TELEGRAM

ELYRIA — Former County Administrator Tom Williams has sued two of his former bosses, Lorain County Commissioners Michelle Hung and Matt Lundy, in federal court, alleging they retaliated against him by firing him from his county job without cause Aug. 18.

In the lawsuit, filed this past Thursday in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Williams sued Hung and Lundy both in their official capacity as county commissioners and as individuals.

Hung, a Republican who is 10 months into her first elected term on the board, and Lundy, a Democrat who has been on the board since 2015, "terminated (Williams') employment without cause," and then "illegally and without justification" withdrew a formal resolution to pay Williams the severance promised him, according to his lawsuit.

Williams has asked the court to order Hung and Lundy to reinstate him as county administrator, pay reasonable attorney fees and any other relief deemed appropriate by the court.

From the two commissioners as individuals, Williams seeks back pay, front pay and compensatory damages in amounts to be proved at trial as well as punitive damages and prejudgment interest, according to his lawsuit.

The suit is assigned to U.S. District Judge Christopher Boyko, according to federal court records.

Lundy said he had received a copy and that the county was in the process of obtaining outside counsel and needed to review it with those attorneys.

"After that, I hope I'll be able to comment more," he said.

"On the advice of counsel, I are not able to comment on any current litigation," Hung wrote in an email in response to a voicemail seeking comment.

In the lawsuit, Williams further alleges: • Hung's and Lundy's "true mo-

tive" to fire him was to retaliate against him for informing Assistant Lorain County Prosecutor Dan Petticord, the board's legal counsel, that Hung had "confided in (Williams) by texting and communicating with him regarding a sexual affair that she was having with Harry Williamson, the 911 director for Lorain County" and that "not only did defendant Hung meet Williamson at hotels but in addition sexual relations occurred in county offices, specifically on Hung's county-owned desk."

• He contacted Petticord on July 18, told him about Hung's affair "and his concern that defendant Hung breached her statutory and county obligations to the citizens of Lorain County by engaging in an affair with (Williamson) while the county was looking into obtaining a contract for a new county-wide radio communication as Williamson had a special relationship with one of the potential bidders."

• That the next day, Williams and Petticord met with other attorneys representing the county "and advised them of the relationship between Hung and Williamson and its impact on Hung's independent judgment as county commissioner as this was a matter of great public concern."

• Williams told Lundy "on numerous occasions" that he was creating a hostile work environment.

• There was a relationship between the timing of the meeting with Petticord and Williams' firing Aug. 18.

• That following a call for her to resign over the affair, made by her former political ally Bob Meilander and the Wellington Area Central Committee of the Lorain County Republican Party on Aug. 16, Hung told The Chronicle: "With all due respect, the GOP is out of line … They have no say in my private life or for that matter with any decisions I make as a Lorain County Commissioner. Let me be clear … I am not resigning and anyone who has actively been part of this political stunt will have to consider the consequences."

THE FIRST LADIES

Angelo Angel | Amherst News-Times

An actor portraying Lucy Hayes, wife of President Rutherford B. Hayes, speaks about “her” experiences during the Amherst Historical Society’s “Meet Ohio’s First Ladies” event Saturday, Sept. 25. Attendees heard from first ladies Anna Harrison, Julia Grant, Lucretia Garfield, Caroline Harrison, Ida McKinley, Helen Taft and Florence Harding about their time in the White House.

Williams was fired a day after Hung's comments were published, according to his lawsuit.

Williams "did not stand to obtain any personal gain from promoting the investigation of Defendant Hung but instead spoke out for the greater public concern," according to his lawsuit.

He "has suffered and continues to suffer an ongoing loss of pay and benefits as well as emotional pain, suffering, inconvenience, mental anguish and/or loss of enjoyment of life for which (Hung and Lundy) are answerable in damages," the suit alleges.

Hung and Lundy further had agreed to pay Williams $450,000 to settle his termination and severance package, "but reneged the next day," according to his lawsuit.

Lorain County Commissioner David Moore confirmed that a settlement very nearly was reached with Williams the week of Sept. 20, while Lundy declined to discuss the matter.

Moore, a Republican who also has called on Hung to resign as a result of the affair, said Hung and Lundy "terminated (Williams) without cause, and didn't honor the agreement" made with Williams when he was hired.

He said Williams' claim was nearly settled with commissioners, but negotiations failed.

Petticord "did an excellent job trying to get this thing resolved," Moore said. "He was instructed last week to settle this" and Williams and his attorney accepted the deal.

But Hung and Lundy shot down the settlement, Moore said.

"Now we're going to be wasting county taxpayer money defending the indefensible. It's on them (Hung and Lundy) now. It's a Hung/Lundy lawsuit. It's on them.

They're going to be wasting a lot more money," Moore said. "This thing could have been done with last week. I don't know what's in their heads, I really don't. I am upset about it. This is getting way out of hand."

Asked to confirm Moore's claim that the matter very nearly was settled, Lundy declined to do so.

"I don't discuss legal discussions that take place in executive session," he said. "By law I cannot and will not discuss legal matters discussed in executive session."

"The fact is that Commissioner Moore authored an 18-month severance package for Mr. Williams, his former campaign manager, and voted to support the 18-month severance package. I was opposed to that, and voted against it," Lundy said.

Petticord said he had seen and read the lawsuit, but had no comment on it, citing a policy of not commenting on pending litigation.

Background Lundy and Moore voted to fire Williamson on Aug. 3, after Hung confirmed to them that she was in an "inappropriate relationship" with him.

Hung, who had voted to hire Williamson on Jan. 4, abstained from the vote to fire him, saying that she didn't want to be part of a "bloodbath" like the one on Jan. 4, when the incoming Republican-led administration of Hung, Moore and Williams fired or demoted numerous county employees to install their own.

It was Hung and Lundy who voted to fire Williams, with Moore voting "hell no," Aug. 18.

Williams was Moore's campaign manager during his successful 2020 election campaign.

Hung did not give a reason for voting to fire Williams, while Lundy blamed "drama and dysfunction." Moore blamed Hung.

Moore further blamed Williams' firing on fallout from the revelation of Hung's affair with a subordinate employee, former Lorain County 911 Director Harry Williamson.

When commissioners hired Williams as county administrator Jan. 4, at an annual salary of $149,900, Moore and Hung also voted to provide Williams a severance package. Lundy voted against the severance package, which promised Williams a sum equal to 18 months of his base salary, payable within 30 days of his termination by the board.

That 30-day time frame passed

on Sept. 18, without Williams being paid.

According to a Jan. 4 resolution approving his severance package, commissioners would have to fire Williams "for cause" for him not to receive it.

The only "causes" that would result in Williams losing his severance include a felony arrest or a crime involving "moral turpitude"; "engaging in any fraudulent or dishonest conduct in his dealings with, or on behalf of, the county"; or the use of alcohol or drugs that "interferes with administrator's performance of his employment duties as determined by the county."

Commissioners have yet to specify any cause for why they fired Williams, and declined to go into specifics about what was said in the Aug. 18 closed executive session that ended with Williams losing his job.

Lundy told The Chronicle on Aug. 18 that he felt it was necessary to fire Williams so the county could "move in a new direction."

"We need to find a way to bring stability to the organization," the Democrat said following the vote. "I wasn't confident we could achieve that with (Williams') leadership. I didn't vote to hire him.

But everybody starts with a clean slate, and I just want the drama and dysfunction to stop. I want stability."

Asked what he meant by "drama and dysfunction," Lundy said, "The bottom line is our focus every day needs to be on government. Doing the work of the people."

"People need to check everything else at the door when they come in here. I didn't create this mess, but I will clean it up.

I can't be any stronger in that assertion," he said. "And whatever is needed to get it done, we will get it done."

Hung's only statement on the matter, provided to The Chronicle on Aug. 18, was the following: "The board has discussed it, and come to a 2 to 1 vote and it is best for the county to part ways at this time. We wish him well."

At-home COVID test kits now available at local libraries Kits that can be used at home to test for COVID-19 can now be found at libraries across Lorain County.

The at-home antigen test kit is intended for people who are sick with mild or moderate COVID symptoms, or for asymptomatic people with a recent exposure to the virus, according to Lorain County Public Health.

The agency has partnered with the Lorain County Urban League and El Centro de Servicios Sociales to distribute the BinaxNow rapid testing kits at the following public libraries: • Avon Branch, 37485 Harvest Dr. • Columbia Branch, 13824 West River Rd. North, Columbia Township • Domonkas Branch, 4125 East

Lake Rd., Sheffield Lake • Elyria Branch Central, 211 2nd St., after Oct. 4 • Grafton-Midview Branch, 983 Main St. • Herrick Memorial Library, 101 Willard Memorial Square, Wellington • Keystone-LaGrange Branch, 133 East Commerce Dr., after Oct. 4 • Lorain Main Library, 351 West 6th St. • North Ridgeville Branch, 35700 Bainbridge Rd. • Oberlin Public Library, 65 South Main St. • South Lorain Branch, 2121 Homewood Dr. • South Elyria Branch, 340 15th St., after Oct. 4

• West River Branch, 1194 West River Rd. North, Elyria, , after Oct. 4 Kits are also available at El Centro, 2800 Pearl Ave., Lorain; and the Lorain County Urban League, 200 Middle Ave., Suite 200, Elyria.

“It is recommended that you ask a health care provider for a confirmatory PCR test if you get a positive home test kit result,” said county Health Commissioner David Covell.

At-home test kits are only for people with mild or moderate COVID symptoms who have not tested positive in the past 90 days. They are for residents of or people who work in Lorain County, and require internet access with a digital device that has a camera or webcam.

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Quarry Road crash takes life of lone motorcyclist AMHERST TWP. — One man is dead following a motorcycle crash Saturday afternoon on Quarry Road, just south of Hornyak Street.

Kenneth Schmidt, 63, of Lorain, was pronounced dead at Mercy Health Lorain Hospital after the single-vehicle crash, which happened

at 2:03 p.m., according to a news release from the Ohio Highway Patrol.

Schmidt was riding a 2008 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide northwest on Quarry Road when the bike left the right side of the roadway.

The Electra Glide struck a sign, throwing Schmidt.

The Highway Patrol responded to the scene along with the Amherst Fire Department and LifeCare Ambulance.

The Highway Patrol continues to investigate the crash, according to the news release, but troopers do not suspect impairment was a factor.

Commissioners discuss the fate of former Golden Acres DAVE O’BRIEN THE CHRONICLE-TELEGRAM

ELYRIA — The clock is ticking on Golden Acres, the former county nursing home on North Ridge Road in Amherst Township, after Lorain County commissioners last week discussed demolishing the 90-year-old building and selling the remaining property for future commercial development.

Commissioner David Moore, who brought up the idea of selling the building and property shortly after taking office in January, told his colleagues that he wanted to put the issue to a vote at the board's Oct. 6 meeting, held after the Community Guide’s press time.

"It's one of the most premier land locations on Route 58," he said. "I think that property is extremely valuable."

The value of the property is easily more than twice what any prospective buyer has offered for it since he took office, Moore said.

Golden Acres closed as a retirement home in 2015. Plans to put an addiction recovery center there were defeated when Lorain County voters rejected a levy for that purpose in November 2018.

Since 2017, according to numbers provided by Moore, the county has spent $706,744 on upkeep "on an empty building," he said.

That includes $299,810 spent on roof repairs last year to keep the interior of the building from being further damaged by rain and snow.

In 2017, the county spent $107,270 on upkeep. In 2018, it was $147,603. In 2019, it was $76,732. In 2020, it was $344,921.

The county has spent $30,218 so far this year, Moore said.

Getting the building back in working order would cost $3 million to $4 million, he said. So far, the county's attempts to work with developers and nonprofit agencies to fix up the property have not worked out and attempts to sell it have not found a buyer willing to spend more than $150,000, Moore said.

"I didn't like the fact we were getting offers like 'I'll tear it down (the building) and use the land,'" Moore said.

The county was asking for $1.5 million for the building and property, according to an email former County Administrator Tom Williams sent to an interested party on July 22 that was reviewed by The Chronicle.

That party, Bob Dobush of Wellington, had emailed county Facilities Director Dan Gross to say he was interested in purchasing the property for $200,000 cash. Gross then shared that email with Williams, who passed it along to the board.

Dobush wrote that his interest in vintage 20th century technology and ham radio and his membership in technical history preservation and research since the early 1990s would fit with his interest in the 1930s construction and style of Golden Acres.

"I have done a lot of homework regarding this property and am aware of the priorities — including updating the heating system, cosmetic issues, landscape issues and an eviction of the current family of groundhogs," Dobush wrote.

"At this price with the investments in repairs and sweat equity it is still feasible," he wrote in a follow-up email.

Moore told The Chronicle on Wednesday that Dobush's offer is "going to be part of next week's discussion."

He said the Lorain County Port Author-

ity, which owns several lots in the area, and commissioners should work together to prime the area for development.

The county received quotes from businesses willing to abate any asbestos and then to demolish the building, opening both on Sept. 2, Moore said.

The best of three bids for the abatement was $134,979 from Envi Environmental of Elyria, and the best of eight bids for demolition was $203,000 from Advanced Demo Services, according to a written summary of the bids provided to The Chronicle.

Putting the issue on the Oct. 6 agenda means the public can come in and "maybe give us their input," Moore said.

"Some won't want to tear it down. Some will say continue to spend $100,000 on an empty building," he said. "At the minimum, we could get our money back by selling just the land because right now no one wants the headache of a building."

Commissioner Matt Lundy said he welcomed discussion on the fate of Golden Acres.

"I think the previous board, and I know this board, made every effort possible to find a reasonable solution for that building," he said.

Lundy called it "a constant effort to find the right approach" to the building and "a challenge, a real challenge."

"There's a lot of history there and that land is beautiful," Lundy said. "We have to figure out how best to address it — remediation, abatement, I don't know what we're talking about there, what has to be hauled away and treated. … It's a great location. My interest has always been to keep up that frontage property that comes up to 58 there, because that's certainly property that can be developed. I'd certainly like to continue the conversation."

Commissioner Michelle Hung made no comments during the Golden Acres discussion.

Reached for comment following the meeting, she said only that "the board is currently reviewing the topic."

Board emails also reveal that commissioners shot down a request by a group called Tri-C Ghost Hunters to discuss a "'trial run' type of assessment of the facility," according to a July 22 email from then-Deputy County Administrator Rob Weber to Williams that was obtained as part of a public records request.

The group wanted private access to the building for "registered volunteers" with plans to use Golden Acres to conduct public and private "ghost/paranormal" tours "or 'hunts,' as they call them," Weber wrote.

Weber recommended that the group be allowed to do so. "After that point, whether the county were to consider some form of business relationship is a policy question for the administrator and the three commissioners," he wrote.

"I'm not interested in this type of use at this time," Lundy replied that same day.

Moore said he couldn't recall the Tri-C Ghost Hunters offer.

All the unused patient beds and some other equipment at Golden Acres were auctioned off earlier this year and the county received approximately $30,000 from those sales, commissioners learned in June.

In early August, Rotarians from across Lorain County volunteered to remove equipment from the building and ship it overseas to other nations in need that could still use it.

A hill on the property has been a popular winter sledding destination for locals for many years.

Living history Brownhelm Cemetery tours The Brownhelm Historical Association will host tours from 3-6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 10 at Brownhelm Cemetery, 3035 North Ridge Rd. Stroll through the cemetery to learn about some of Brownhelm’s earliest pioneers and residents. Hear stories from tour regulars like Col. Henry Brown, who will talk about how the township came to be.

Tickets are free, but due to COVID-19 tours are limited to 10 people. Tours will run every 10 minutes starting at 3 p.m., with the last leaving at 5 p.m. Everyone must pre-register for their tour time and all visitors are strongly encouraged to wear masks.

Register for a tour at www.bit.ly/ BHACemeteryTour2021.

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VERMILION — Ohio’s largest one-day festival will emerge from its long hibernation this Sunday, Oct. 10.

The last Woollybear Festival was held in 2019. It was canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Now the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce is making its final preparations for the event, which in years past has attracted more than 100,000 visitors to the lakeside city’s downtown.

“For the businesses it’s almost overwhelming,” Vermilion Mayor Jim Forthofer said. “It’s just a real morale boost for the city to get that many people in, and draw people from all over.”

Originally started as a parentteacher association fundraiser in Birmingham, Ohio, in 1973, the festival moved to Vermilion in 1981 due to booming attendance.

The late Northeast Ohio weatherman Dick Goddard, of FOX 8, had the original idea for a woolly bear themed celebration.

This will be the first festival without Goddard, who was always a key part of the event. The famed weatherman and animal advocate died in August 2020 at a Florida hospital.

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Wearing leather helmets, the Oberlin College Yeomen battle the Ohio State University Buckeyes on Oct. 8, 1921, winning 7-6. No other in-state team has walked away from OSU victorious in the century since the game at Ohio Field.

Friday marks the 100th anniversary of Oberlin football’s crowning achievement JASON HAWK EDITOR

OBERLIN — William Parkhill stunned 10,000 spectators with a 7-yard touchdown catch the afternoon of Saturday, Oct. 8, 1921, at Ohio Field in Columbus.

Then he lined up to kick the extra point, ensuring Oberlin College would go down in the record books for the next 100 years.

Parkhill and his teammates earned legendary status that day, accomplishing what no other football program in the entire state has been able to replicate for a full century — they beat the Buckeyes. When the dust settled, the scoreboard at Ohio Field in Columbus read 7-6 in Oberlin’s favor, surprising everyone and spoiling the Big Ten giant’s shot at an undefeated season.

The University of Akron tried in late September to take down OSU, failing 59-7.

The win brought the Buckeyes’ record to 44-0 and against other Ohio-based schools since falling to Oberlin.

Being the last to deliver a finishing

blow on the gridiron “is a fun footnote” in Oberlin College history, said Delta Lodge Director of Athletics and Physical Education Natalie Winkelfoos.

“It’s one of the things that gets mentioned every year, that there was this little liberal arts school that knocked them off, in the middle of a cornfield in Lorain County,” she said.

Around the turn of the century, Oberlin and OSU were rivals, facing each other in 26 games between 1892 and 1921. The Yeomen held their own, posting a 10-13-3 record during that time.

They even enjoyed a couple of overwhelming shutouts, on occasion trouncing Ohio State 50-0 and 40-0.

But as the years passed, the competition went sideways. When the two teams met in 1916, the Buckeyes dished out a 128-0 defeat, their largest victory ever.

So when they lined up at Ohio Field in 1921, the Yeomen were expected to lose.

No, it was more than that — Ohio State at that point had grown to be four times larger than its opponent, and the idea tiny Oberlin

Woman accused of killing Oberlin freshman revealed to be TikTok star JASON HAWK EDITOR

A popular TikTok cosplayer’s channel has gone dark after she was revealed to be the suspect in the January shooting death of an Oberlin College freshman.

Mary Ann Oliver-Snow, 23, of Houston, Texas, is charged with second-degree felony manslaughter.

She told homicide investigators she pulled the trigger and killed her high school friend Helen Hastings, 19, during a night of partying, according to public records filed with Harris County District Court in Texas.

The incident happened Jan. 17, with six witnesses in the house.

In a statement to investigators, Oliver-Snow said they “were all drinking and she got pretty drunk”

and also smoked marijuana while watching the television show “Gotham” about young Batman and his gallery of villains.

That’s when Mary Ann Oliver-Snow piped Oliver-Snow up and said she had a gun just like the Penguin, according to Deputy Margarita Nolan. The weapon had been left behind when her ex-boyfriend moved out.

She said Hastings jokingly told her, “Shoot me, shoot me.” So OliverSnow placed the gun against her head and pulled the trigger, she said.

It’s unclear whether there was a round in the chamber. Nolan said Oliver-Snow believed she had removed

the magazine, but was too drunk to recall whether she put it back in.

Oliver-Snow admitted fault, according to the complaint.

The next day, she was indicted by a grand jury with manslaughter for “unlawfully, recklessly” causing Hastings’ death, it said.

By Jan. 19, Oliver-Snow was free on $20,000 bond.

In early February, The Oberlin Review, a college newspaper, published a tribute to Hastings, but it included no indication the first-semester student had been the victim of violence.

“Among her friends, Hastings was known for her laughter, enthusiasm, and compassion,” the short article said. “Hastings was interested in helping treat misophonia, a condition that causes people to be distressed by

OBERLIN — Nearly 90 percent of the entire Oberlin College community was already vaccinated against COVID-19 last week as the start of the fall semester neared.

Ahead of the start of classes Monday, college

President Carmen Twillie Ambar released a “fireside chat” video to brief arriving students last week.

“Of course I want you to focus on your academic and musical experience,” she said. “But just as importantly, we all must focus on our personal health, and in turn the health of the entire campus.”

The college population’s

vaccination rate already far surpassed the rest of Lorain County and Ohio. More than 91 percent of students had gotten their shots, and the figure hovered just below 90 percent when professors and staff were counted.

Ambar said she expects the vaccination numbers to rise early in the semester.

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“That thought more than likely angered and motivated the Yeomen to rise to the challenge and conquer it, which would shut the mouths of all the doubters who had their own negative opinions about them,” former Oberlin football player and 2020 graduate Jason Hewitt wrote last year in a retrospective.

On a soggy field, the Buckeyes blocked a punt and ran it back to score in the first five minutes. It seemed like the beginning of a blowout, but the Yeomen defense stood strong, and held OSU at bay the rest of the day.

Oberlin quarterback Alfred Wheeler didn’t find Parkhill for the game-winning TD until late in the game, capping off an 85-yard drive.

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When is the best time to get a flu shot?

Lorain County Public Health will provide flu shots starting Nov. 1.

A flu shot in November gives you the best protection through the peak flu season in Northeast Ohio, according to the county health agency.

Make an appointment at www. loraincountyhealth.com/flu or by calling (440) 284-3206.

“Getting a flu vaccine is more im-

portant than ever to protect yourself, your loved ones and your community from flu,” said county Health Commissioner David Covell. “It’s possible to get infected with both flu and COVID-19 at the same time.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that all people ages 6 months and older receive a flu vaccine every year. LCPH

will offer three flu vaccine options: a shot for ages 6 months through 64 years, a high-dose flu shot for adults 65 years and older and a nasal flumist for ages 2 years through 49 years.

Flu shots are free to Lorain County residents and were paid for by CARES Act funding through the Lorain County commissioners.

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FROM B1 In a statement, Vermilion Chamber of Commerce director Sandra Coe said Goddard “would want us to move forward with his legacy, the Annual Woollybear Festival.”

The day will start at 8 a.m., when registration opens for the YMCA’s annual “World’s Greatest Kids” race at Vermilion High School stadium.

At the main stage downtown, the Ace Molar Band and Fox 8 personality Todd Meany will kick off the celebration at 9 a.m., and “Lil’ John” Rinaldi will preside over the 500 Caterpillar Race preliminaries at 10 a.m.

The rest of the day will feature performances by the Roadhouse Band, festival king and queen judging and a pet costume contest. The Woollybear Parade will start at 1:30 p.m., and the traditional winter forecast based on the colors of the woollybear will be made at 4:45 p.m.

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FROM B1 to who was here when it happened — a guy named John Heisman — the fact that Oberlin’s been here a long, long time with some really good people.”

Yes, the namesake of the Heisman Trophy presented each year to college football’s most outstanding player is none other than Oberlin College’s first coach. He helmed the team from 1892 to 1894, going 11-21 for a .767 winning percentage.

Two of those W’s, it should be noted, were earned by beating Ohio State and the University of Michigan.

By the time the 1921 game rolled around, Heisman was long gone, taking over as head coach at the University of Pennsylvania.

But his mark was still on Oberlin’s football program, inspiring Wheeler’s Yeomen to their David and Goliath victory.

Opgenorth said there hasn’t been a weekend since he was hired in February 2020 that he hasn’t gotten a phone call or text from friends ex-

Building on the legacy of prior coach John Heisman, the Yeomen went down in history on Oct. 8, 1921, as the last in-state team to defeat the Ohio State Buckeyes. cited that the historic Oberlin victory was mentioned on ESPN or during a nationally televised game.

The name recognition from the 1921 win still pays dividends. It even had some influence over his decision to take the head coaching job, he said: “I knew there was a history here that was unlike anywhere else in Ohio because of that particular win.”

He’s not itching to try Oberlin’s luck against OSU in a centennial rematch, though.

“It’d be a certain mismatch, but we could pick up on it, maybe laugh a little bit, be dreamers,” said Opgenorth. “That’s the fun part of being a coach.”

Given the shot at a guaranteed money game, he said the Yeomen would “bring out some gadgets” and pull the trigger on every crazy play tucked away in the back of his mind.

Being the underdog would embody the romance of college football, the idea that any team of any size can win on any given Saturday, Op-

genorth said.

“It’s why people go in week in and week out realizing that for three hours on a Saturday afternoon you’ve got to bring your best — because upsets happen, and they can happen anywhere and everywhere,” he said.

Winkelfoos was taken with the idea of an anniversary exhibition against OSU, joking that she demands a rematch.

“Let’s go. Let’s repeat,” she said.

No such game is on the schedule.

Oberlin isn’t planning a ceremony to celebrate the game’s century mark, but Sports Information Director Mike Mancini said a commemorative video will be released Oct. 8, and will be played at the Heisman Club’s hall of fame dinner on Friday, Oct. 15.

Mancini said an announcement honoring the anniversary will also be made Saturday, Oct. 16 during the homecoming football game against Wittenberg University at Bailey Field.

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FROM B1 particular sounds, and she intended to study neuroscience, psychology, and art.”

Last week, swirling rumors led social media users to connect the dots between Oliver-Snow and her online persona. She is known on the social media platform TikTok as cosplay enthusiast yander.freak.

With 1.6 million followers there, yander.freak’s videos have racked up 45.5 million likes. She also has a presence on Instagram, with 19,100 followers.

Her bio line on both sites read “Tomura is GOD,” referencing the main villain from the anime My Hero Academia, whose aim is to murder one of the series’ protagonists and bring about the downfall of society.

The yandere.freak TikTok account remained active in the months after the shooting, but on Tuesday was made private as Oliver-Snow’s secret identity was made public.

Her Instagram account remains public, with the last post in early June. It features pictures of Oliver-Snow in a variety of anime-themed costumes, some with blood splattered on the walls or on her clothes. One, from February 2020, nearly a year before the shooting, shows her holding a toy gun.

The manslaughter case is in front of Judge Chris Morton. The next hearing on the docket is an Oct. 21 evidence exchange.

Oliver-Snow has also been accused of violating bond by failing to check in as instructed, keep her GPS tracking device charged or report to pretrial services as directed.

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FROM B1 campus community to have a false sense of security.

“With a largely vaccinated campus I don’t think we need to be as concerned about a full-scale shut down of campus as we experienced 18 months ago,” she said. “But it doesn’t mean that the spread of COVID-19 on campus will be zero.”

All students arriving for the fall semester were required to immediately report to Hales Gym to be tested for the virus, regardless of vaccination status. A walk-in clinic that ended yesterday provided access to self-administered PCR tests.

Ambar made it clear she expects more cases to be found in coming months: “In fact, because we don’t have the mitigation of distance and single rooms, health experts tell us that we should expect to see a larger number of COVID cases on campus, perhaps even more in the first few weeks than we saw all last year,” she said.

COVID cases are possible among people who have been vaccinated. Ambar told students the breakthrough case rate in Northeast Ohio is 1 to 2 percent.

To limit exposure, Oberlin College students will be required to wear masks both indoors and outdoors for the next couple of weeks. They may only remove masks when inside their residences.

Masks can come off around roommates, but not when any other visitor arrives. Ambar warned against holding or attending indoor parties.

Other colleges that have seen COVID spread so far this year — Oberlin is starting later than many — have suffered due to a lack of mask discipline, Ambar said.

“Remember we were able to keep our transmission rate below .25 percent last year with no vaccinations, just mask wearing and social distancing,” she said. “Masks make a difference, being outside makes a difference, maintaining distance when you can makes a difference.”

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Amherst names inductees for Hall of Fame class of 2022 FOR THE NEWS-TIMES

AMHERST — The Amherst Athletic Hall of Fame has announced its sixth class of inductees.

The Class of 2022 will be honored in a combined ceremony with the Class of 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It will be held over the weekend of Feb. 4-5.

The class is made up of four individuals and two teams.

• Alex Knipp was a football standout, as well as a key member of Comets baseball and track and field teams (2002-2006). He was named 1st Team All-Ohio, 1st Team All-District, 1st Team All-Southwestern Conference and 1st Team All-Lorain County after his senior season.

Knipp held 10 school records for more than 13 years and still holds the following school records: most carries in a game (50), touchdowns in a season (31), most net rushing yards in a game (375), most net rushing yards in a season (2,138) and the longest run from scrimmage (92 yards).

Knipp helped the 2006 boys track and field team win a Southwestern Conference championship. He was on the winning 4x100 and the 4x200-meter relay teams that scored key points.

After high school, he attended Ball State University where he continued his football career. Knipp was a starting safety from 2006-2009. He was named 3rd Team All Mid-American Conference in 2007. He led the team interceptions in 2006 and in tackles in 2008.

For his career, Knipp played in 51 games, recording 145 tackles and 9 interceptions. He played in the 2007 International Bowl, 2008 MAC Championship Game and the 2008 GMAC Bowl.

• Greg Norman was a track and field standout (1997-2001). He was the OHSAA Division 1 100-meter state champion in 2000, and the 100- and 200-meter runnerup at the 2001 OHSAA Division 1 state meet.

Norman is the current school record holder in the 100 meters (10.64), 200 meters (21.7) and as a member of the 4x100meter relay. He set the 60-meter state record en route to winning the 2001 Nike Indoor National.

At the time of his graduation, Norman had the fastest 100 meter and 200 meter times in Southwestern Conference history. He went on to attend Ohio State University on a full athletic scholarship, and was a three-time letter winner in track and field, earning All-Big Ten honors in 2003.

• Jerry Prittie was a discus and shot put standout (1944-1949), and the 1949 OHSAA discus state champion and shot put runner-up. After the state meet, he was

named the Most Outstanding Male Athlete.

Following high school, Prittie attending Ohio Wesleyan University where he set the all-time indoor and outdoor shot put and discus school records. He was also a member of the football team where he was named a co-captain.

• Tom Steury ran cross country and track during his time at Amherst (1958-1962).

He was a three-time cross country state qualifier, finishing as high as fifth. He qualified three times in the mile run, topping out at sixth place. Steury was a threetime Lakeland Conference cross country champion.

He was best known for his work ethic, which helped to build the foundation of distance running success at Amherst. The 1962 cross country team gives a lot of credit to Steury for laying the ground work for its success. After High School, Steury attended Bowling Green State University where he set the school freshman record in the three-mile race (15:18) and the school varsity record in the four-mile run (19:49).

• The Comets’ 1969 football team won the Lakeland Conference Championship, coached by Wally Armour, taking home an 8-1 record.

There were no state playoffs at that time, so they were not afforded an opportunity to compete for a state championship on the field. Amherst outscored its opponents 346-28 that year, with 19 players scoring.

They shut out six of their nine opponents.

The team was full of a number of Division 1 college players. Athletic scholarships were earned by Steve Polansky at Iowa State, Mark Gentile at Miami Ohio, Dennis Trace and Thom Wilker at Bowling Green, Bill Bartos and Karl Haff at the University of Kentucky, Jeff Belvo at the Air Force Academy and John Swartz to the Naval Academy for football.

This team rallied the community with Comets spirit, inspiring the planning, development and construction of the Steele athletic complex.

• Amherst’s 1995 football team won the Southwestern Conference championship with an undefeated regular season — one of two in school history.

The Comets were the OHSAA regional finalists, falling to defending state champion Chardon. They finished the season 11-1.

They had three players named First Team All-Ohio: Jeremy Dusho, Rick Schneider and Josh Sooy. Schneider, a 2019 hall of fame inductee, was named the Lorain County Golden Helmet Recipient and the Southwestern Conference Most Valuable Player.

Amherst had 12 players named AllDistrict and 15 named All-Southwestern Conference.

The team was coached by Jeff Reisen, who was named Southwestern Conference Coach of the Year.

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Oberlin’s Dayvion Witherspoon looks for room to run, but finds little space to operate against the larger Pirates.

No stopping the Pirates ERIK ANDREWS CORRESPONDENT

OBERLIN — a pre-game roar filled the stadium Friday as the Phoenix celebrated homecoming in style.

But once the clock started rolling, there wasn't much for Oberlin football fans to cheer.

Black River scored on each possession of the first half — save for one fumbled away — and raced out to a 34-0 lead at the break en route to a 48-20 win.

The hosts tallied three scores of their own in the fourth quarter, but by then the outcome was no longer in doubt.

Senior quarterback Andre Yarber ac-

counted for two of the touchdowns, running the ball in from 15 and 10 yards out, and running back Dayvion Witherspoon pushed across the goal line from four yards out, though a two-point conversion attempt failed.

For the Pirates, Brandon Rollin, Tyler Mrakuzic, Nathan Urbas, Charlie Wells and Joseph McKean all had touchdowns, while Eric Groesser hit on six of seven PAT attempts.

Oberlin, now 1-6 overall (0-4 in the Lorain County League), will travel to Columbia to take on the undefeated Raiders this week.

Black River, 5-2 (3-1 in the LCL) return home to face the undefeated Keystone Wildcats in a key league match-up.

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Phoenix quarterback Andre Yarber has a tough go of it, and is swarmed

by Pirates defenders.

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Amherst's Cecily Waynar hits the ball past Avon Lake's Stephanie Smith and Olivia Murtaugh on Sept. 30. The Comets won in straight sets, though they had to work hard in the final frame to do so, downing the Shoregals 25-21, 25-18, 30-28. Laken Voss had 17 digs, 15 kills and four blocks to lead Amherst. Ava Haddix recorded 29 assists.

OCTOBER 13, 2021.............. OURCIT – 3:00 P.M. - CONFERENCE ROOM 1 OCTOBER 15, 2021.............. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMITTEE – 8:00 A.M. OBERLIN FIRE DEPT. - 430 S. MAIN STREET NOTICE: DISABLED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WHO MAY NEED ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CALL 775-7203 OR E-MAIL: banderson@cityofoberlin.com NOTICE REQUIRED: TWO (2) WORKING DAYS IN ADVANCE OF MEETING (48 HOURS) CLERK OF COUNCIL’S OFFICE.

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CIRIGLIANO TEARS IT UP

Erik Andrews | Oberlin News-Tribune

Caleb Peterson stretches out to ward off the shot from EC's Eli Kempton

Thornhill PK saves the day ERIK ANDREWS CORRESPONDENT

In their only match this past week, the Oberlin Phoenix traveled Monday to Elyria Catholic to square off against the Panthers.

The non-conference tilt, played under the lights at the newly turfed Dan Reaser field, turned into a comeback thriller.

Down 2-1 in the 43rd minute, Oberlin's Asa Rosen-Jones converted a scramble outside the penalty area into a long strike from 35 yards for the equalizer as the Panthers netminder Zack Taylor was unable to recover position in a timely manner.

Photos by Russ Gifford | Wellington Enterprise

CJ Polen threw two touchdown passes Friday for the Dukes, but they weren’t enough to stave off a 49-14 homecoming loss to Columbia. The Raiders started strong, as quarterback Andrew Champagne threw a 35yard pass to Cody Davis to open the scoring in the first quarter, then ran one in on his own from 10 yards out in the second. Wellington’s John Brasee caught a 65-yarder and Ty Moore picked up 25 yards receiving to go to the end zone in the second quarter, but the Raiders defense shut down the Dukes entirely in the second half while running back Marco Cirigliano ran up the tally with four Columbia rushing TDs. Owen Menge caught a 60-yarder from Champagne to seal the deal. ABOVE: Wellington's Ty Moore heads for the corner against Columbia. BELOW: Wellington's Cayden Sherepita celebrates recovering a Columbia fumble.

The score remained even as both teams had chances to gain the lead. The Phoenix struck again — this time in the 60th minute as Keiran Thornhill struck a penalty kick to the left corner — which followed an aggressive Panther foul in the box.

With frustration building at their inability to level the match, the Panthers would again foul in the box. While Taylor got his hand on the left-booted PK strike delivered by Kaden Thornhill, the power behind the effort helped the ball find the back of the net nonetheless.

The Phoenix now stand at 4-7-1 (2-3-1 in the Lorain County League) and will visit Benedictine on Saturday, thenreturn home for an LCL match-up Wedneday with Wellington.

DEFINITIVE VICTORY

Russ Gifford | Wellington Enterprise

On the volleyball court, the Dukes swept Columbia 3-0, winning 25-20, 25-10, 26-24. McKenna Chappell had 28 assists, Lindsey Gott had 16 digs, Morgan Lehmkuhl had 15 kills and Karlie Frenk scored 14 points.

ABOVE: Wellington's Bella Beck hits between Columbia defenders.

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A necessary but dangerous chore. For those that did not want to risk their lives climbing the ladder, the only options available were either hiring a neighborhood kid to do it (those days are long gone), or trying to install a gutter screen which would likely get clogged and eventually blow away. That was twenty-five years ago and boy have things evolved.

We now have smart phones, drones, self-parking cars.....and professional gutter protection.

Many home improvement companies such as roofers, window dealers and handymen may sell gutter guards, but the products offered may not be a permanent solution. They typically use gutter protection as a source of extra income to supplement their main business and the products offered are very similar to what’s available at the big box stores.

These are often screens and filters which in most cases, still need to be cleaned. This does not accomplish the goal of staying off the ladder. Don’t be fooled...ALL screens can clog.

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Black River dedicates POW/MIA Chair of Honor SARA CRAWFORD WELLINGTON ENTERPRISE

SULLIVAN — Black River High School dedicated a POW/ MIA Chair of Honor at the Pirates’ football stadium on Sept.

10. The chair will be placed in the stands, roped off and dedicated with a plaque.

The POW/MIA Chair of Honor is to remain empty to represent service members who are unable to fill the spot because of the sacrifices made from the prisoners of war and those missing in action.

The chair and dedication were a part of a project created by Logan

Clifford, a senior at Black River.

He has been working on this project for more than a year and has continued to work on raising money and raising awareness for POW/MIA service members.

The project began with Clifford and his uncle discussing the implementation of Chairs of Honor throughout the country, which inspired him to do the same.

“My uncle was probably my biggest encouragement throughout it all,” Clifford said.

When Clifford started talking about his project, his grandma told him about his great grandfather who was a prisoner of war in World War II.

Clifford never knew about his great-grandfather, but as his grandma told him about her father and showed him the documents, it gave him that extra push to his work.

“I didn’t really know at first.

This came up and I just thought that was what I needed to really, truly invest myself in it,” Clifford said.

Clifford went to multiple VFWs to learn more and work with them in moving along in his project. Wellington VFW Post 6941, Wellington American Legion Post 8 and Homerville Ruritans all donated toward the project.

He worked with the principal

A WIN IN STRAIGHT SETS

Erik Andrews | Oberlin News-Tribune

Sanaya Wilborn hits Monday as Oberlin played some of its most inspired volleyball of the season, en route to a straight set 25-22, 25-23, 25-20 victory over Christian Community School. In addition to raising their game, the Phoenix were simply exuberant at times on the court as they dug out some tough saves, reached out for recovery bumps, and even occasionally blocked successfully against the Warriors' 6-foot-3 Mary Meng. Add to that some solid serving and high energy play on the court and it all added up to the victory.

and the superintendent in planning the ceremony and coordinated with the marching band to have them play the national anthem at the game.

The Wellington VFW Post 6941 color guard was a part of the dedication ceremony. During the ceremony, the VFW presented Clifford with a Commander's coin.

“It’s given to somebody who does something extraordinary without glorifying themselves in the process,” Clifford said. “For this, I was leading it and I did all of the behind-the-scenes stuff, but I didn’t include my name in the dedication speech, I didn’t in-

clude my name in the invitations.

I didn’t make it so it was about me, I just wanted to get it done.”

Clifford said how much of an honor it is to be given this coin, “it’s not the type of feeling that I’ve ever really had before.”

Clifford has placed an order for an additional chair. This one will be portable, but will remain primarily in the gymnasium. When there are school activities in other places, like the track field, the chair can be brought along to continue to place a spot for the POW/MIA service members.

“No matter what is going on on our campus, we can have that chair with us,” Clifford said.

RIGHT ON, CUSON

Russ Gifford | Wellington Enterprise

A first-half goal by Logan Cuson was enough to put a W in Wellington’s column last week in a 1-0 victory over Brookside. Conor Norton made sure it happened, recording 16 saves in goal for the Dukes. Goalie Adam Meyer had six for the Cardinals. ABOVE: Wellington's Jonah Stump moves with the ball under pressure at Brookside.

DUKES CLINCH LCL TITLE

SPLIT WEEK FOR OBERLIN

Russ Gifford | Wellington Enterprise

Erik Andrews | Oberlin News-Tribune

Coach Ben Eiskamp's charges picked up a win and loss this week, topping Lorain 6-1 on Saturday before falling to Columbia 7-1 on Monday. ABOVE: Katelyn Streator deflects the shot away from the next gainst Columbia.

The Dukes clinched the Lorain County League title Saturday, shutting out Firelands 3-0. Amanda Spiekerman, Nadia Greer and Natalie Calfo shared scoring duty, while Greer, Spiekerman and Savannah Gundert recorded assists. Whitney Kirschner had 11 saves in goal to secure the Wellington win. Goalie Kenzie Janosik had seven for the Falcons.

ABOVE: Wellington's Natalie Calfo knocks the ball past Firelands' keeper McKenzie Janosik for a goal.

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A fire has started at 101 Flintstone Lane! How will everyone in the house know there is a fire?

By the time anyone in the family smells smoke, the fire could be too big for the people upstairs to get down the stairs. This is a job for Super Sniffer Blaster Bleepers, your life-saving smoke alarms!

Keeping you safe in an emergency.

To stay safe in a burning building, a firefighter must wear special gear. A turnout coat, for example, is a special jacket designed to protect a firefighter from heat and flames.

Put smoke alarms in several places in your home: Each bedroom.

Reflective stripes on the coat and pants help firefighters see one another in a dark, smoky building.

Just outside all bedroom areas.

At least one smoke alarm on each floor of the house.

Near the kitchen, but more than 20 feet away, so that cooking smoke and steam don’t set it off.

helmet face shield turnout coat

air mask

Test smoke alarms each month to make sure they are working, and so you’ll know what they sound like when they go off.

air hose light gloves

Replace old batteries with brand new ones at least once a year.

Quick! Cut out each of the smoke alarms.

Read the Super Sniffer Blaster Bleeper Smoke Alarm Tips to find out where you should put each smoke alarm!

Keep smoke alarms dust free. Run the vacuum cleaner attachment over and around the alarms to clean away the dust.

Standards Link: Health and Safety: Students develop and use appropriate skills to avoid injury.

A smoke alarm makes a VERY loud beeping noise to warn you that a fire has started.

If your house caught on fire at night, you might not see fire, smell smoke or wake up in time to get out safely. Smoke alarms can help.

Smoke alarms are tools that can tell if there is smoke in the air. They work even if you can’t smell smoke!!

When you hear the loud noise, follow your home escape plan and get out fast!

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Recall major points; distinguish between fact and opinion.

Standards Link: Health and Safety: Students understand and practice safe behaviors to avoid injury by fire.

Long ago when horses pulled fire trucks, Dalmatian dogs were used to help guide the horses through busy streets. Dalmatians have long been known for their ability to bond well with horses.

Today, horses no longer pull fire trucks, but the Dalmatian has continued to be the firefighters’ mascot.

How many differencescan you spot?

Standards Link: Visual Discrimination/Sorting: Find similarities and differences in common objects.

Select a newspaper photo, drawing or comic. Study the image and make a list of all the details you can observe. Give yourself a point for every detail that is a fact and not an opinion. Can you get 50 points?

SMOKE ALARMS DALMATIAN BATTERIES SLOGAN FLOOR STAIRS FIRE SAFELY LOUD STEAM DUST HELP SMELL FACT

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Smoke can be one of the biggest dangers in a fire. Firefighters wear face shields and an air mask to be able to see and breathe.

If a fire breaks out in your home, it is VERY important to STAY LOW. Crawl towards an exit as quickly as possible to avoid breathing in smoke.

And if a firefighter wearing gear like in the photo above is there, don’t be afraid.

They’re there to help!

T S U P E F R P B S S C S M E L L A M S

L T A N I E T O F L

This week’s word:

G U E A E E M U F R

The verb prevent means to stop something from happening.

O S E F H T K S O S A D R R M R D E R I

N A I T A M L A D A B E F L L A S T E T S R A B Y L E F A S

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

Use words from newspaper headlines and ads to write a bumper sticker slogan that reminds people to test their smoke alarms each month.

Why did the Dalmatian go to the eye doctor?

Standards Link: Health: Students demonstrate an understanding of practices that prevent injury.

ANSWER: Because he kept seeing spots.

Smoke Alarm Safety Sticker

fire axe

oxygen tank Photo: Flashon Studio/Shutterstock

Replace smoke alarms at least every 10 years.

PREVENT

A good way to prevent forest fires is to never leave a campfire unattended.

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

Our Fire Department

Write a paragraph telling what you know about the fire department in your town.