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Volume 8, Issue 41

Stage set for JVS annexation ‘no’ vote JASON HAWK EDITOR

OBERLIN — What may be the last salvo in a long war over the right to collect income taxes is locked, loaded and ready to be fired when City Council meets Monday, Oct. 18.

After a five-year legal battle, Council members are poised to shoot down a request to annex

the 98.37-acre Lorain County JVS property on Route 58 into the city limits.

That vote was expected last week night. But due to audio and internet issues in Council chambers, it was sent along to another reading instead.

“We want people to understand what our thinking is on this issue,” said Council President Linda Slocum.

The additional reading will

allow statements by Law Director Jon Clark to be recorded for posterity, she said. In a brief interview, Clark said he wants to have an explanation on the record about why the city will not annex the JVS property, but declined further comment until Oct. 18.

A memo from Clark to Council spells out the city’s objection: that the JVS is seeking a type of annexation that under Ohio statute would exempt its employees

from paying municipal income taxes to Oberlin unless they are also residents of the city.

The city stands to collect an estimated $193,000 per year from the JVS’ payroll of roughly $9.4 million if the school is annexed on Oberlin’s terms, with all employees taxable. Under the JVS proposal, that amount would shrink to a tiny fraction.

The dispute stretches back eight years, but its roots can be traced

back to an agreement signed in 1971 when the vocational school was built. In return for extending utilities south into the township, the JVS promised to annex ones Oberlin's boundaries eventually extended south to U.S. Route 20.

A 2006 annexation agreement between Oberlin and Pittsfield Township, where the vocational school is now located, says that ANNEXATION PAGE A2

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Oberlin school levy renewals deemed ‘critical’ JASON HAWK EDITOR

OBERLIN — Two levies on the November ballot represent a combined $2.1 million per year, a huge chunk of the Oberlin City Schools’ income.

Issue 39 is a 1.3-mill property tax levy renewal. If approved, it would generate $300,369 per year for five years, costing the owner of a $100,000 home $35.13 per year.

“We sent a lot of computers home last year and we’re trying to build on technology infrastructure back up,” said district Superintendent David Hall.

The COVID-19 pandemic showed just how important it is to have enough digital devices on hand for every student, he said.

More than 700 Chromebooks were sent home with Oberlin children so they could learn virtually from home, said Treasurer Robert Rinehart. Using federal money, the district also purchased wireless hot spots for students who didn’t have home internet access.

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Rally participants, including Cannon Byron-Dixon at far right, hold a banner celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday in downtown Oberlin.

Rally takes aim at Columbus, also focuses on missing women OBERLIN — Christopher Columbus does not hold an honored place in history for those who gathered Monday on the southeast corner of Tappan Square.

Protesters, many of Native American ancestry, gathered to thank the sun, moon, earth and all its creatures in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. They held signs that read “Honor First Peoples,” “Columbus Was a Murderer” and “Down with Settler Colonialism.”

Liz Burgess was among those getting approving honks from passing vehicles. She held a sign that said “In 1492, Native Americans Discovered Columbus Lost at Sea.” “He did not discover America,” she said — Americans were already here, and Columbus was haplessly

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searching for India.

While much of the United States observed Columbus Day on Monday, Oberlin did not. In 2017, it became the first city in Ohio to reject the holiday in favor of Indigenous People’s Day. Standing on the downtown square,

City Council President Linda Slocum read the proclamation establishing the new holiday. It “recognizes that the lands that would become known as the Americas have been occupied

by Indigenous People since time immemorial” and that the land where Oberlin now stands was once part of land occupied by the Erielhoina or Erie Tribe.

When John Shipherd and Philo Stewart staked out their claim for the Oberlin Colony in 1833, they were stealing the land from the Iroquois Nation.

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◄ The Oberlin rock on Tappan Square was painted this weekend with red hands, which symbolize the Indigenous girls and women who have been silenced by violence.

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Missing political signs

Amherst police have received a number of complaints already this fall about political signs being stolen from yards.

“The taking down or defacing of political yard signs can be deemed theft or criminal damaging,” the department said in a warning last week on social media.

“Trespassing on private property is also a punishable offense in Ohio.”

Historical society sales

The Amherst Historical Society will hold fundraiser garage sales from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays, Oct. 16, Nov. 6 and Nov. 20.

The Long Barn, Pine Tree Building and art gallery will be open during every sale at the Amherst Sandstone Village, 736 Milan Ave. For more information, call (440) 988-7255.

Learn about resiliency

The Amherst Public Library will hold a virtual program, "Resilience in an Ever-Changing World," at 6:30 p.m. on Monday Oct. 18 via Zoom.

Resilience is that quality that allows some people to be knocked down by life and come back stronger than ever. Rather than letting failure overcome them and drain their resolve, they find a way to rise from the ashes. This program is presented in conjunction with Kingston of Vermilion and Hospice of the Western Reserve.

Registration with an email address is required. Register at www.amherstpubliclibrary.org or call the reference desk at (440) 988-4230.

Oberlin library meeting

The Oberlin Public Library board of trustees will meet at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21 at the library. The meeting is open to the public.

SCHOOL LEVIES

FROM A1 But the need for techIssue No. 39 nology has not faded What it is: A 1.3-mill just because students renewal levy have returned in person, Duration: 5 years Rinehart said — those How much it would raise: computers are still used $300,369 per year in the classroom. And Purpose: For the purthe Oberlin City Schools chase of educational are now working to retechnology place devices that got a Cost to homeowner/ lot of wear-and-tear with taxpayer: $35.13 per constant use last year. year for the owner of a Issue 40 is a 0.75 per$100,000 home cent income tax renewal that would continue Issue No. 40 generating $1.8 million What it is: A 0.75 percent per year through 2027. income tax renewal That money goes Duration: 5 years toward the day-to-day How much it would raise: expenses of operating $1.8 million per year Purpose: For basic the school system, said operating expenses Hall.

Cost to homeowner/ It’s “critical funding” taxpayer: Varies based that covers the salaries on household income and benefits of employees, from teachers to tutors, bus drivers, cafeteria workers and coaches. The income tax helps pay for classroom supplies, team uniforms, musical instruments and utilities, among many other expenses.

Oberlin and other public schools across the nation have been provided with federal pandemic relief dollars, but voters shouldn’t make the mistake of thinking those will pay the bills, said Hall. Nor will they last forever — the income tax renewal is not “extra” money and is needed to ensure the district’s costs are covered for the next five years.

While no ballot issue is every a lock, Hall said he is confident in Oberlin voters. Historically, they have supported almost every school tax issue for decades.

“I think we have a strong support community,” he said. “Even from the new (Oberlin Elementary) school building, we see our community members are very much behind and value our students.”

ANNEXATION

FROM A1 any parcels annexed into the city “shall be a part of the city for all purposes, including but not limited to taxation,” Clark’s memo said.

The JVS’ proposal would use existing state law to get around that agreement.

“Moreover, because the city would have no authority to collect income taxes from some JVS employees, there would be no source of revenue to offset the cost of services that the city might be required to provide to the territory if annexed,” said Clark.

“Thus, Oberlin taxpayers would bear the cost of those services.”

If the school is inside the city limits, it will benefit from city services, Slocum said in a phone interview — it will receive fire and rescue coverage, fire inspections and police protection, for example.

Citing Police Chief Ryan Warfield, she said the JVS would need to hire a full-time officer to patrol the school, and Oberlin police, not the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office, would respond to private property crashes and other complaints.

“The city would incur a lot of costs, and it’s not fair that all the other taxpayers in the city bear the brunt of those costs,” Slocum said.

Other Council members, such as at-large Ray English, piled on. “If we were to

accept that, we would be providing a variety of services without compensation,” he said. “We would be treating JVS different from every other employer in town. To me, it’s not fair.”

JVS Superintendent Glenn Faircloth said he wasn’t surprised at all by the city’s plans to reject the annexation petition. “We kind of suspected it,” he said.

He also scoffed at the idea the JVS would cost Oberlin taxpayers anything more if annexed, and accused Council of making “a money grab.”

“Most of that stuff we don’t use from them,” he said in response to Slocum’s objections. “We pay utilities that we use from Oberlin. They don’t give us anything free.”

The school buys electricity from the city, and also pays for sewer service at about a 50 percent higher rate than Oberlin customers, he said.

That rate would come down if the JVS were annexed, Slocum said. The way she frames the situation, taxpayers across Lorain County are paying more than they should for sewage.

The JVS has a duty to manage taxpayers’ money wisely, said Councilman Kelley Singleton in a follow-up phone call. Paying more for sewage so employees can be exempted from income taxes “is a failure on JVS’ part to

uphold its responsibility,” he said.

He went even further — Singleton said he believes the JVS fight hasn’t been about taxation or utility rates at all. The vocational school’s board skews conservative and has used the years-long legal fight to punish Oberlin for its liberal politics, he said.

Faircloth said there’s no truth to that assessment. “I’ve never heard anything like that,” he said.

There are other practical considerations in play that make the dispute more nuanced, said Faircloth.

“It’s not just about the money,” he said.

As part of the city, the JVS would be subject to ordinances that could end programs or increase costs, he said. For example, a shooting range used by students studying law enforcement could no longer be used, construction debris could no longer be stored at the rear of the property and controlled burns used by students studying could fire safety would be thrown into question.

It's also possible that renovation or construction projects would not be feasible under Oberlin's building regulations, he said.

In separate interviews, English and Slocum both held out an olive branch, saying they personally hope there can still be a path toward cooperation.

Neither feel inclined to continue to hash the issue out in court, they said.

“I would actually love to have conversations with members of the JVS board in order to understand more what their thinking is and what their motivation is,” said English. “I frankly find it hard to understand, but I’m very open to listening to what their thinking is.”

Slocum said she cannot see pulling the plug on the JVS’ utilities in retaliation for the annexation battle.

“I’m always trying to find amicable ways to resolve situations, and I find that an aggressive way that I don’t want to go,” she said.

Oberlin would be within its rights to cut off service if it so chose, however. This spring, City Council passed a measure saying it did not agree to continue providing utilities to the school.

That move appeared to be both symbolic and procedural. Under Ohio law, a municipality must agree to provide utilities for annexation to move ahead.

That gambit did cause the Lorain County commissioners to sit up and take notice this summer. It did not dissuade them from giving their stamp of approval, part of the process dictated by state law.

The entire issue could also go back to square one.

INDIGENOUS

FROM A1 in such horrible and evil ways,” said Cannon Byron-Dixon, who is of Indigenous heritage. “And the fact that it’s celebrated by so many people is also very sad to me.”

As a Native American, he said he often feels invisible, that too many people think his people are long since gone from the continent.

“I don’t necessarily look Native American, but it doesn’t mean I don’t embrace that heritage,” he said. “So it’s sad to me what this day means, nationally.”

This year’s observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day focused heavily on missing and murdered native women.

According to Sundance, an Oberlin resident, Indigenous culture in North America widely respects women as matriarchs responsible for tribal and family decision-making. It is the job of native men to protect them.

Yet a disproportionate number of Native American girls and women disappear each year. More than half of Indigenous women experience sexual violence and have been physically abused by their partners, according to the National Crime Information Center.

One in every two will be stalked in their lifetimes. Indigenous women are twice as likely than Anglo-American women to be raped, and the murder rate among Indigenous women is three times what it is among white women.

Joella Byron-Dixon used red paint

Sundance, an Oberlin resident who is Indigenous, speaks to a crowd gathered Monday on the corner of West College Street and Route 58. to draw attention to those horrific statistics. Saturday, she painted handprints on volunteers’ faces for a photo shoot, as well as the famous Oberlin rock on Tappan Square.

The red handprints symbolize Indigenous women who have been silenced by violence. Byron-Dixon said it’s impossible to tell how many have died, since their disappearances are often reported to police and then ignored.

“Just recently, the Gabby Petito case got a bunch of coverage. It was all over social media. There were memes

about it,” she said. “But in her state, there are thousands of missing women that don’t get attention and thousands of missing people.”

Tony Gadsden took part in Monday’s observance in Oberlin to help spread Byron-Dixon’s message. He said it reminded him of how many Black women are also missing in the United States, and those who have been victimized by hate.

“It could be my mother or my sister or my niece who could disappear” and few would care, said Gadsden.

“That bothers me.”

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ELECTION 2021

Six candidates for three Amherst school board seats

Teresa Gilles Age: 55 Education: Bryant and Stratton College of Business graduate Family: My parents, Jack and Shirley Dobias, still live in my childhood home in Amherst. I have been married to my husband, Paul, for 34 years and have three boys, David, Derek and Daniel.

Job history: As the executive director of Main Street Amherst, I am responsible for the day-to-day operation and implementation of the Main Street Four Point Approach.

Website: www.main streetamherst.org AMHERST — A six-way race for three open Amherst Board of Education seats will see incumbents Teresa Gilles, Valerie Neidert and Ronald Yacobozzi taking challenges from Amanda Messer, Morgan Wachholz and Mike Witte.

The contest is nonpartisan, so the three candidates who earn the most votes will get the job.

What makes you the best candidate for this position?

Gilles: Amherst is my home, and I’m invested in our community. I bring 11 years of experience as a board member and played a key, decision-making role in our technology upgrades, the expansion of various educational programs and the arrival of a new school and community learning centers.

At Main Street Amherst, I collaborate with businesses, citizens, teachers and students on events and initiatives that bring our community together. As a lifelong resident, parent and leader in the local business community, my unique mix of experience will help our school board solve problems and guide the district to the next level.

Messer: I would bring a more current student and parent voice to the board and the business of the school district. As an active PTO member and Nord PTO president, I would bring my energy, leadership and experience of working closely with both teachers and parents to the board. In addition to being a vocal advocate for all families in the district, I would add another voice for AEVSD Lorain families. I have grant writing experience from my profession and PTO leadership that will be helpful in seeking out and securing additional state and federal educational funds for our district.

Neidert: I have a long history of district involvement, including being an active member of the PTO for 16 years, including roles of president, vice president and treasurer; a volunteer and treasurer for every district levy campaign since 2002; and currently the treasurer of the Comet Athletic Boosters.

As a member of the school board since 2006, I have leveraged my financial and human resource management experience to expand opportunities for our stu-

Amanda Messer Age: 42 Education: PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln in 2010; Master’s in Chemical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic and State University in 2005; Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University in 2002 Family: Husband Matthew Messer and sons Haneul, Hansol and Hanme Messer Job history: Lead research technologist, Cleveland Clinic; post-doctoral fellow, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; post-doctoral fellow, University of California Los Angeles Website: www.facebook. com/parentsforschool board dents and staff and enhance school facilities, all while building the financial health of our district and keeping our community’s property taxes as some of the lowest in Lorain County.

Wachholz: As a graduate and now active parent of the Amherst school system, my personal experiences and current involvement in the district will bring a fresh voice and perspective to the Amherst Board of Education. I would be a public servant who listens to all stakeholders, does research and asks questions.

I am proud to raise my young family in the Amherst community and have a vested interest in seeing our district thrive.

Witte: As an owner of a construction business and a registered architect, I can offer insight into facilities management and infrastructure. Business ownership has provided experience in fiscal responsibility, retention of employees and delivering a quality product with professional service.

I am experienced in giving back, including serving on the board of the Amherst Historical Society, being a committee member for Citizens for Economic and 7 Districts Plan for Lorain County government, and I have donated design and construction services for saving of the center court for the former Powers Elementary gym, the new Patriots Park in downtown Amherst, the American Legion, Family Promise and St. Joseph Church.

Yacobozzi: After 17 years of banking experience, 31 years of being self-employed, serving on numerous boards and 43 years as a member of the Amherst Board of Education, I’ve developed extensive skills in planning, organizing, leading, controlling and fiscal responsibility. I’ve actively participated in shaping the Amherst Schools into a positive, high-performing district, while at the same time keeping our taxes among the lowest in Lorain County. My involvement in the Amherst community over the past four decades has served to keep me in touch and provided me with a greater appreciation of the heartbeat of Amherst. Experience matters!

Valerie Neidert Age: 57 Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Family: Married to Duane Neidert for 35 years. Children Duane S. Neidert and Brittany Neidert Job history: Employed by Lowe Scott Fisher Co., LPA, as office manager Website: www.facebook. com/neidertforschoolboard What is the biggest challenge facing the school district and how would you address it?

Gilles: Our biggest challenge is maintaining our progress while continuing to build community relationships. The AEVSD has worked hard to be financially stable while enhancing our educational programs, keeping highquality staff and upgrading facilities. As a board member and member of the Facilities Advisory Committee, I helped make the decisions to place us on this path. We must continue to work closely with staff, administrators and community members. AEVSD’s strength plays a major role in ensuring that Amherst remains a great place to live, work, play and invest.

These uncertain times require proven leadership and experience to protect what we built.

Messer: The biggest challenge in our school district is a mutual disconnect between the current school board with the faculty, staff, parents, and community. If elected, I would encourage more board member visibility, communication and interaction with teachers and staff at school events and meetings. I would also drive efforts for more collaboration between the board, parents, and other community members to help carry out the mission and business of the school district. It takes the entire community to educate a student, and it begins with positive, mutual working relationships between the district administration and the community it serves.

Neidert: I want our students to have every advantage possible as they leave high school. We need to continually innovate and improve the curriculum, technology, facilities and staff to ensure our students are well prepared for their next phase of life and beyond. Examples of these improvements include the partnership we implemented with Lorain County Community College, which helps students earn college credit while still in high school; the renovated media centers, which enable new technology-based teaching methods; upgraded educational spaces and athletic facilities, which are also available for use by the community; and the addition of school resource officers for student safety.

Wachholz: While talking to parents in town, I have heard concerns regarding students on the highest and lowest ends of the spectrum. Concerns include a

Morgan Wachholz Age: 36 Education: I graduated from Amherst Steele High School in 2003, then attended the Univeristy of Toledo and graduated with a BA in Communications and a Studio Art Minor in 2008.

Family: Jake Wachholz is my husband of 10 years.

We have two daughters, 9 years and 3 years old.

Job history: I have worked at The Kneaded Touch as a receptionist for the past six years. Before that I worked in the news room at WKYC. Website: www.facebook. com/parentsforschoolboard lack of handicap accessible bathrooms in school buildings and lack of online class options for students with special needs. I'm also concerned that gifted and enrichment programs have been phased out for some high-achieving students.

Everyone has different gifts. We should be celebrating and encouraging that. I will work with the board members and administration to locate and implement the most

Mike Witte Age: 64 Education: Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design from Kent State University, Bachelor of Architecture from Kent State University Family: Married to my wife, Amy for 40 years.

Two adult daughters, both graduated from Marion L. Steele High School.

Job history: Thirdgeneration owner of a construction business serving Amherst and the surrounding areas for over 65 years. Ohio registered architect. inclusive programs for all students attending our schools.

Witte: I believe there is a lack of accessibility to the board and the content of the curriculum. I would like to improve parent and community involvement by making the board more accessible and increasing public participation, assess the curriculum and keep it relevant to providing valuable skills desired by employers and promote a passion for lifelong learning, promote the ability of teachers to be enthusiastic

Ronald Yacobozzi Age: 69 Education: College Family: Married, two sons and two grandchildren Job history: Banking, entrepreneur/self-employed, currently own and operate 1st Nationwide Title Agency, Ltd. about their areas of concentration and allow a variety of paths for students to pursue their interests while obtaining the foundational knowledge required for success.

Yacobozzi: The biggest issue facing the Amherst school system is state funding, which is an issue the state of Ohio has not yet effectively dealt with. By constantly working without treasurer, superintendent and board, we have made significant adjustments to our finances, facilities and our entire educational system, which has made Amherst fiscally solid through at least 2025. We must continue to protect our progress while remaining focused on student achievement, but we cannot predict the next moves from the state regarding funding or report cards.

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OBITUARIES Catharine Ruth Williams Catharine Ruth Williams (nee Eddy), 82, of Wellington, died Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, from complications following surgery. Born on June 1, 1939, in Daybrook, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Taft and Pauline (nee Wilhelm) Eddy.

Cathy retired from the Wellington Schools as a cafeteria aid after many years. She also worked for Forest City homework program. Cathy was a wonderful, loving wife, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She loved being with family, sitting on her front porch, going to West Virginia, bowling, bingo, crocheting, watching school sports events, dance recitals and summer softball games (she was a great softball player herself!). Cathy's most favorite thing to do was to go out to eat (especially to Dog Tracks Dinner). She was an active member of the Wellington United Methodist Church and enjoyed Sunday services, as well as brunch afterwards.

Survivors include her loving husband of 64 years, John 'Vern' Williams; son, Rick (LouAnn) Williams of Wellington; daughter, Nancy (John) Frye of Wellington; sister, Wanda Haught of Fairview, West Virginia; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Eddy; sisters, Margaret 'Margie' Fox and Elizabeth 'Betty' Faber; a nephew and a niece; father and mother-in-law, Lorne Paul 'Pop' and Lottie Williams; brothers and sisters-in-law, Virgil and Jean (Gump) Willimas, Bill and Lois (Williams) Swick.

A Celebration of Life was held Tuesday, Oct. 12 at the Wellington Eagles, 631 South Main St., Wellington. The Reverend Paul Wilson officiated.

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

HOMECOMING FASHION Photos by Russ Gifford | Wellington Enterprise

Before heading to the homecoming dance on Saturday, Oct. 2, one group of Wellington High School friends hit up the Wellington Reservation Metro Park to make some memories and snap photos.

Members of the Wellington cross country teams smile for a picture before the homecoming dance: Bella Watters, Jonah Stump, Estella Ohly and Taylor Morris.

Jacob Weegman and Brooke Noss

Will Palmison and Maile Oswald

Evan Zidar and Amanda Spiekerman

CLASSIFIEDS

JOHN LEE WERTH, loving husband, father of two children and grandfather of two grandchildren, passed away at the age of 74 on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, surrounded by his family. Arrangements by Hempel Funeral Home.

MARY CHRISTINE DOSTALL (nee Gaul), 86, of South Amherst, passed away Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, at Wesleyan Village in Elyria, following a full and meaningful life. Arrangements by Hempel Funeral Home.

MAVIS J. ELLISON (nee Stacey), 83, of Vermilion, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, at UH Elyria Medical Center following a brief illness. Hempel Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

PHYLLIS ANN HEALY, 56, longtime resident of South Amherst, passed away Monday, Oct. 5, 2021, at the Cleveland Clinic in downtown Cleveland. Hempel Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

LUCILLE PEGGY TRELKA (nee Buganski), 95, of Amherst, passed away Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, at UH following a brief illness. Hempel Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

NATIVIDAD “NATY” RIVERA (nee Pagan), 87, of Lorain, passed away Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, at Avon Place following a long and full life. Hempel Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

CHARLES “CHARLIE” EUGENE NUTT SR., 72, of Lorain, passed away following a two and a half year illness.

LETTER Heritage Ohio was impressed

To the editor: On behalf of Heritage Ohio, I would like to thank the Wellington community for the hospitality they showed us when the Heritage Ohio Main Street Program held our quarterly revitalization training in Wellington.

Registrants representing 15 Ohio communities visited for two days of meetings focused on design aspects of the Main Street approach.

The people of Wellington should take pride in the beautiful community you have preserved, which impressed workshop attendees. Thanks to Jenny Arntz and the board of the Main Street Wellington for seeing to our comfort and entertainment; and to the knowledgeable speakers, including Gary Fischer, Fisher & Associates Architects for his introduction to Wellington’s fabulous architecture, and Lindsay Jones from Blindeye Restoration, who organized all the tradespeople.

It was exciting for Heritage Ohio to bring the energy back with the first in-person training we’ve hosted since the pandemic.

We send special thanks to the area restaurants and businesses, which welcomed and served us during our stay, and particular shout out to Main Street Wellington, which has made a significant impact on the community since it came into the Ohio Main Street Program in 2000. Wellington is thriving with social, economic and physical improvements.

We could see the heart and soul of Wellington reflected in the businesses and people. Congratulations for fostering a strong economic future, through wise planning and investment today.

Joyce Barrett Executive Director, Heritage Ohio

LEGALS 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 Department, 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 ap-

pointments 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 COMMSSION DEEMS IT ADVISABLE, NONCOMPETITIVE EXAMINIATIONS MAY BE ORDERED FOR ANY POSITION, EVEN IF PREVIOUSLY FILLED BY COMPETITIE 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 APPPOINTIVE 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 FULL-TIME 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 COMMMISSION 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 THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF DEFICIENT SIDEWALKS ON OAKDALE AVE FROM W. 17TH TO W. 30TH AND ON W. 30TH FROM MARSHALL TO CLIFTON AVE LOR-LORAIN SRTS PID 110932 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, October 29, 2021, Lorain time, Engineering Department, Lorain City Hall 4th Floor.

TIME AND PLACE FOR OPENING BIDS: 11:15 AM, October 29, 2021, Lorain time, City of Lorain Council Chambers, Lorain City Hall 1st Floor.

COMPLETION DATE: October 14, 2022 Bids must be accompanied by Certified Check or Cashier's Check or Letter of Credit equals to ten percent (10%) of the amount bid, or a bond for the full amount of the bid as a guarantee that if the bid is accepted, a contract will be entered into and a performance bond properly secured.

Should any bid be rejected, such instrument will be forthwith returned upon proper execution of a contract. Cash deposits will not be accepted.

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 subcontrac-

tors 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 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?

SHALL THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTION III (F) OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF OBERLIN, OHIO, BE ADOPTED? YES _________ NO __________ (FULL TEXT) SECTION III. COUNCIL F. Meetings and Organization.

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.

L.C.C.G. 10/7-14-21/21 20690004

PUBLICATION OF LEGISLATION The following is a summary

of legislation adopted by Lorain City Council on October 4, 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.

Resolution 35-21 Supporting the Vision Zero Initiative, a strategy to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries while increasing safe, healthy and equitable mobility for all.

36-21 Auth the S/S Director to apply for 2022 TLCI implementation program grant for construction of the Planned Active Transportation Plan/ Transportation for Livable Communities. 37-21* Offering to pick up all or part of the voluntary contributions through a payroll deduction for members of the bargaining units in the police & fire depts. to purchase service credit. 38-21 Adopting new CDBG policies and procedures. Ordinance 170-21 Approving the Chief of Police to accept the award from the OH Dept of Public Safety- Ohio Traffic Safety office. 171-21 Auth the S/S Director to enter into an MOU between the City of Lorain and USW6621.

172-21 Approving the MOU between the City of Lorain and Telecommunicators effective 1/1/20-12/31/22. 173-21 Auth the S/S Director to enter into an agrmt w/ Coldwater Consulting LLC for prof services related to the storm water outfall emergency repairs project. 174-21* Auth the S/S Director to enter into a contract w/ Advanced Demolition Services for demo of multiple houses. 175-21 Approving the Chief of Police to accept the award from Ohio Dept of Public Safety- Ohio Traffic Safety Office. 176-21* Auth the Auditor to pay an invoice from the utility dept invoking the Then & Now exception process. 17721* Appropriation. (*Denotes legislation was passed as an emergency.)

L.C.C.G. 10/14-21/21 20691185

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Please be advised that Lorain City Council will host a public hearing on Monday, November 15, 2021 in the Lorain City Council Chamber at 200 West Erie Ave., Lorain, Ohio. The hearing will commence at 5:45 p.m. to discuss the following item: ZCA-14-2021 - An application to rezone PPN: the front 300 feet of PPN 02-01-003-262025 @ 380 North Ridge Road West, Janice Numma is the applicant.

The Lorain City Planning Commission met on October 6, 2021 and recommend approval of the item above to Lorain City Council. Copies of all documentation related to this proposal will be on file for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of Council, 200 West Erie Avenue, Lorain, Ohio. Please contact Nancy_Greer@cityoflorain.org for additional information. NANCY GREER, CMC L.C.C.G. 10/14-21/21 20691244

Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021

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OH residents scramble to get last Walking Liberty Rolls OHIO - Once Ohio residents got wind that Ohio State Restricted Bank Rolls filled with Silver Walking Liberties dating back to the early 1900’s were being handed over, there was a mad dash to get them.

That’s because some of these U.S. Gov’t issued silver coins are already worth hundreds in collector value.

“It’s like a run on the banks. The phones are ringing off the hook.

That’s because everyone is trying to get them before they’re all gone,” according to officials at the National Mint and Treasury who say they can barely keep up with all the orders.

In fact, they had to impose a strict limit of 4 Ohio State Restricted Bank Rolls. So, if you get the chance to get your hands on these State Restricted Bank Rolls you better hurry because hundreds of Ohio residents already have and you don’t want to miss out.

You see, the U.S. Gov’t stopped

minting these Silver Walking Liberties in 1947 and there can never be any more which makes them extremely collectible.

And here’s the best part. The rolls are unsearched so there’s no telling how much they could be worth in collector value.

That’s why at just the $39 state minimum set by National Mint and Treasury it’s a deal too good to pass up.

But you better hurry because these Ohio State Restricted Bank Rolls are the only ones known to exist and Ohio residents are grabbing them up as fast as they can.

That’s because they make amazing gifts for children, grandchildren and loved ones. Just imagine the look on their face when you hand them one of the State Restricted Rolls — they’ll tell everyone they know what you did for them.

■ GOT ‘EM: Residents all across Ohio who get their hands on these State Restricted Silver Walking Liberty Bank Rolls are definitely showing them off. That’s because they are the only ones known to exist. And here’s the best part, these Bank Rolls are loaded with U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberty coins some dating back to the early 1900’s and worth up to 100 times their face value so everyone wants them.

Last State Restricted Silver Walking Liberty Bank Rolls go to Ohio residents Ohio residents get first dibs on last remaining Bank Rolls loaded with U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberties dating back to the early 1900’s some worth up to 100 times their face value for the next 2 days

STATE DISTRIBUTION: A strict limit of 4 State Restricted Bank Rolls per OH resident has been imposed OHIO - “It’s a miracle these State Restricted Bank Rolls even exist. That’s why Hotline Operators are bracing for the flood of calls,” said Laura Lynne, U.S. Coin and Currency Director for the National Mint and Treasury.

For the next 2 days the last remaining State of Ohio Restricted Bank Rolls loaded with rarely seen U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberties are actually being handed over to Ohio residents who call the State Toll-Free Hotlines listed in today’s newspaper publication.

“I recently spoke with a numismatic expert in United States of America coins and currency who said ‘In all my years as a numismatist I’ve only ever seen a handful of these rarely seen Silver Walking Liberties issued by the U.S. Gov’t back in the early 1900’s. But to actually find them sealed away in State Restricted Bank Rolls still in pristine condition is like finding buried treasure. So anyone lucky enough to get their hands on these Bank Rolls had better hold on to them,’” Lynne said.

“Now that the State of Ohio Restricted Bank Rolls are being offered up we won’t be surprised if thousands of Ohio residents claim the maximum limit allowed of 4 Bank Rolls per resident before they’re all gone,” said Lynne.

“That’s because after the Bank Rolls were loaded with 15 rarely seen Silver Walking Liberties, each verified to meet a minimum collector grade of very good or above, the dates and mint marks of the U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberty Half Dollars sealed away inside the State of Ohio Restricted Bank Rolls have never been searched. But, we do know that some of these coins date clear back to the early 1900’s and are worth up to 100 times their face value, so there is no telling what Ohio residents will find until they sort through all the coins,” Lynne went on to say.

And here’s the best part. If you are a resident of the state of Ohio you cover only the $39 per coin state minimum set by the National Mint and Treasury, that’s fifteen rarely seen U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberties worth up to 100 times their face value for just $585 which is a real steal because non state residents must pay $118 per coin which totals $1,770 if any coins remain after the 2-day deadline.

The only thing Ohio residents need to do is call the State Toll-Free Hotlines printed in today’s newspaper publication before the 2-day order deadline ends.

“Rarely seen U.S. Gov’t issued silver coins like these are highly sought after, but we’ve never seen anything like this before. According to The Official Red Book, a Guide Book of United States Coins many Silver Walking Liberty Half Dollars are now worth $40 - $825 each in collector value,” Lynne said.

“We’re guessing thousands of Ohio residents will be taking the maximum limit of 4 Bank Rolls because they make such amazing gifts for any occasion for children, parents, grandparents, friends and loved ones,” Lynne continued.

“We know the phones will be ringing off the hook. That’s why hundreds of Hotline Operators are standing by to answer the phones beginning at 8:30 am this morning.

We’re going to do our best, but with just 2 days to answer all the calls it won’t be easy.

So make sure to tell everyone to keep calling if all lines are busy. We’ll do our best to answer them all.” Lynne said.

The only thing readers of today’s newspaper publication need to do is make sure they are a resident of the state of Ohio and call the National Toll-Free Hotlines before the 2-day deadline ends midnight tomorrow. ■

SILVER: one of the last silver coins minted for circulation

VALUABLE: minted in philadelphia, denver & san francisco

ENLARGED TO SHOW DETAIL: year varies 1916-1947

RARELY SEEN: minted by the u.s. mint in the early 1900’s

FACTS:

HOW TO CLAIM THE LAST STATE RESTRICTED BANK ROLLS If you are a Ohio State Resident read the important information below about claiming the State Silver Bank Rolls, then call the State Toll-Free Hotline at 8:30 am: 1-800-979-3771 EXT: RWB2646

Are these Silver Walking Liberties worth more than other half dollars:

Yes. These U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberties were minted in the early 1900’s and will never be minted again. That makes them extremely collectible. The vast majority of half dollars minted after 1970 have no silver content at all and these Walking Liberties were one of the last silver coins minted for circulation. That’s why many of them now command hundreds in collector value so there’s no telling how much they could be worth in collector value someday.

How much are State Restricted Walking Liberty Silver Bank Rolls worth:

It’s impossible to say, but some of these U.S Gov’t issued Walking Liberties dating back to the early 1900’s are worth up to 100 times the face value and there are 15 in each Bank Roll so you better hurry if you want to get your hands on them. Collector values always fluctuate and there are never any guarantees.

But we do know they are the only Ohio State Silver Bank Rolls known to exist and Walking Liberties are highly collectible so anyone lucky enough to get their hands on these Silver Bank Rolls should hold onto them because there’s no telling how much they could be worth in collector value someday.

Why are so many Ohio residents claiming them:

Because they are the only State Restricted Walking Liberty Silver Bank Rolls known to exist and everyone wants their share. Each Bank Roll contains a whopping 15 Silver Walking Liberties dating back to the early 1900’s some worth up to 100 times their face value. Best of all Ohio residents are guaranteed to get them for the state minimum set by the National Mint and Treasury of just $39 per Silver Walking Liberty for the next two days.

How do I get the State Restricted Walking Liberty Silver Bank Rolls:

Ohio residents are authorized to claim up to the limit of 4 State Restricted Walking Liberty Silver Bank Rolls by calling the State Toll Free Hotline at 1-800-979-3771 Ext. RWB2646 starting at precisely 8:30 am this morning. Everyone who does is getting the only State Restricted Walking Liberty Silver Bank Rolls known to exist. That’s a full Bank Roll containing 15 Silver Walking Liberties from the early 1900’s some worth up to 100 times their face value for just the state minimum set by the National Mint and Treasury of just $39 per Silver Walking Liberty, which is just $585 for the full Bank Rolls and that’s a real steal because non state residents are not permitted to call before 5 pm tomorrow and must pay $1,770 for each Ohio State Restricted Walking Liberty Silver Bank Roll if any remain.

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ELECTION 2021

Charter change Herrick library asks for levy renewal would allow for virtual meetings JASON HAWK EDITOR

OBERLIN — The Issue 13 Ohio Open Meetings Act What it is: A city of Oberlin requires public meetings charter amendment to be held in person.

Duration: Permanent But Oberlin voters Purpose: To allow emercan change that this fall, gency use of virtual public allowing City Council meetings to hold virtual meetings Cost to homeowner/taxinstead. payer: $0 A proposed amendment to the city charter would allow Oberlin to exercise its right to home rule and legally side-step the in-person requirement under certain conditions.

The charter already allows other bodies — the Planning Commission or Civil Service Commission, for example — to do so, but it doesn’t explicitly allow Council to move meetings online.

“The intent of this charter amendment is to allow flexibility,” said Council President Linda Slocum.

During much of the COVID-19 pandemic, public bodies were allowed to meeting virtually by special permission of the Ohio Legislature. Slocum said that, similarly, Oberlin Council would have the option in the event of an emergency to craft an ordinance calling for meetings to go move temporarily.

That mechanism is designed to prevent casual use of virtual meetings, or remote participation by Council members for the sake of convenience. For example, it isn’t meant to allow a Council member to phone in a vote while on vacation.

But “aside from the safety concerns presented by the current pandemic, there may be other reasons for a future Council to enact legislation to authorize the conduct of its meetings, in whole or in part, utilizing electronic technology,” Slocum said. “… If and when that should happen, the public would have a say in crafting the enabling ordinance. In addition, public access to and public participation in all open meetings of Council are always assured and the conduct of meetings would always be in accordance with Council rules.”

At least five of the seven elected at-large Council members would have to approve the ordinance, according to the language on the Nov. 2 ballot.

That ordinance would be required to include language assuring that the public would still be able to hear and observe discussions and deliberations of all of the participating members of Council.

The charter amendment would not give officials leverage to ignore any other parts of the Open Meetings Act. Oberlin City Council members will appear on the ballot, but there isn’t really a race there.

Seven nonpartisan candidates are seeking seven open seats, so barring a bizarre write-in scenario, no candidate will be denied a spot.

Issue No. 36 What it is: A 1.25-mill renewal levy Duration: 5 years How much it would raise: $313,901 per year Purpose: To pay for basic operating expenses Cost to homeowner/ taxpayer: $35.50 per year for the owner of a $100,000 home

JASON HAWK EDITOR

WELLINGTON — Demand for programs has increased at the Herrick Memorial Library, and a 1.25-mill renewal levy on the Nov. 2 ballot is intended to do more without increasing taxes.

“We can make the penny really cry. We can pinch it that much,” said library Director Janet Hollingsworth.

Herrick is asking residents to continue paying $35.50 per year in property taxes, which provides $313,901 per year for dayto-day operations.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused changes to the way the library is

Kristin Bauer | Wellington Enterprise

The Herrick Memorial Library, located in downtown Wellington, has a renewal levy on the ballot this year. used. Hollingsworth said adding curbside pick-up service was relatively easy, but it’s also caused a surge in digital borrowing.

Digital books, movies and music are more expensive than traditional materials, and the library intends to maintain its print collection as well, she said.

In the Digital Age, the library remains as central to

the Wellington community as ever, she said. It is especially important for lowincome families, people conducting job searches and as a repository for trusted information.

If the renewal levy were to fail, there would likely be some “unfortunate results,” Hollingsworth said.

One staff position would likely disappear through

retirement. Sunday hours would probably have to be eliminated, and hours may be shortened one or two other days during the week, she said.

But if the levy passes, it would keep Herrick’s finances stable for another five years, and librarians would go about finding ways to expand their offerings.

Five candidates for Wellington Council

WELLINGTON — Five candidates are in the mix for three Village Council seats this fall. Incumbents William Bogan, Gene Hartman and Keith Rowland have challenges from Stephen Boham and Gary Feron in a nonpartisan race.

What makes you the best candidate for this position?

Bogan: I’m an incumbent. I’ve been there the last four years. One of my big strengths on Council is I chair the Personnel Committee, and personnel is big to me. Some of the things we’ve been able to get done is getting a standardized pay scale. Now every person knows based upon training and experience what their pay will be. Before, we didn’t have that consistency, and it was much needed. I’m not a local person. Most of the candidates are people who were born there and have lived there all their lives, so I bring a different look.

Boham: I am running for candidate not against anyone but I am running for the people of the village of Wellington. “Serve God, serve your family and serve your community.”

Feron: I love Wellington and have never had the desire to live anyplace else.

One of my strong suits is working and interacting with people. On the Village Council, I will offer a fresh perspective on issues as a problem solver and communicator.

Hartman: As a Village Council member for six years, I have served as Council's representative on both the South Lorain County Ambulance District board and the Wellington Community Fire District board and have experienced first-hand their growth and success. We are blessed to have fire, police and ambulance services all working together at such a high level. Our community has faced many challenges while I have been a member of Council and we have continued to show our resolve and care for each other. I will continue to give back to this community and to see that Wel-

William Bogan Age: 60 Education: Master’s Degree in Education and Technology at Kent State University. Bachelor’s degree at Ohio State University Family: Married with three adult children Job history: Taught at Lorain City Schools, retiring after 31 years; works two days per week as a mentor in the school system. lington continues to grow.

Rowland: I have served the community of Wellington as a Council member for the past six years. We have faced many obstacles that we have overcame.

Leadership is a big part of who I am. Those roles have consisted of manufacturing management, men's ministry and worship leading, coaching junior high football for Wellington for eight years and serving our great country in the United States Army. I'm always ready to listen to the public and address items that come my way. Wellington needs a solid, strong, consistent leadership on the Council team. I look forward to your support in November.

What is the biggest challenge facing the village and how would you address it?

Bogan: The Police Department is going to be our biggest challenge, law enforcement in general. I feel that we need the new police station. We need that upgrade, but we also need it within our financial constraints. And then I think we’ve got a challenge before us in replacing Village Manager Steve Dupee.

That’s a big position, and he’s done a great job. But again, we have to do it within the financial con-

Stephen Boham Age: 72 Education: Graduate of Big Walnut High School, Sunbury; U.S. Army Finance & Accounting, Fort Benjamin Harrison; Accounting Degree Family: Wife Donna Sue Boham, son Stephen Boham Jr. and daughter Jennifer Rowland Job history: Served in the U.S. Army Logistical Command; accountant for Contractors Inc. in Lorain; established Moon Precision Machine & Tool and Elyria Machining Institute; owner, Elyria Machining Service

Gene Hartman Age: 66 Education: Bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University Family: Beth Hannon, significant other; son, Scott Hartman and his wife, Kelly; and grandchildren Kenleigh Rose and Magnolia Grace Job history: For the past 27 years, I have worked in health care administration.

I have been with University Hospitals Primary Care Institute as an administrator for the past eight years. straints that we have.

Boham: A candidate for Wellington Village Council’s first priority must be to the people in the community. Establish and maintain needed infrastructure and services that support public safety and

Gary Feron Age: 68 Education: Wellington High School, Class of 1971; Polaris Career Center for tool and die maker certification Family: Married with five children Job history: Retired from Pepsi, manufacturing supervisor, journeyman tool and die maker. Currently driving a school bus.

Keith Rowland Age: 51 Education: Wellington High School Family: Wife Jennifer, children Chlo’e Brown, son-in-law Dakota, Ava, Eric and Jeremy.

Job history: 24 years with NN Inc., formerly known as Whirlaway. Roles ranged from machinist, materials manager and product manager. Currently working for Invacare in Elyria as a value stream manager and materials manager. quality of life for residents and businesses. Dignity, honor and determination with willingness are a candidate’s greatest attributes.

Challenges facing the village are efforts to revitalize downtown, upgrade public facilities and promoting and celebrating the positive qualities of our neighborhoods. Economic growth is always on the forefront.

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Wellington to decide Three at-large seats open in Amherst on two charter issues JASON HAWK EDITOR

WELLINGTON — Two proposed charter updates will go before voters in Wellington village this fall, though the U.S. Census has stripped one of its urgency.

The first, Issue 21, calls for a chain-of-command change. It calls for planning and zoning personnel to answer diIssues 21 and 22 rectly to the village manager, What they are: Charter eliminating confusion over amendments whether the mayor wields Duration: Permanent power over those departPurpose: To streamline ments. administrative powers Mayor Hans Schneider said and create a Civil Service that change has already been Commission made unofficially behind Cost to homeowner/ the scenes, and now Village taxpayer: $0 Council is asking voters to put it in writing.

The second change calls for the creation of a Civil Service Commission — a body that would have been required under state law had Wellington been elevated to city status in the 2020 census.

The count revealed, however, it fell 201 residents short of the 5,000 population mark needed to become a city.

That means the village will continue to operate as usual unless the 2030 census reflects another growth spurt.

Since it is already on the ballot, residents can choose to preemptive write the Civil Service Commission into Wellington’s charter. If adopted, it would oversee the appointment and promotion of municipal employees through a competitive selection process.

The three-person panel could only go into use once Wellington is officially recognized as a city.

The two charter amendments would not directly change either income or property taxes for village residents.

Harmych challenges Cowger in Ward 2 AMHERST — Republican Ed Cowger is hoping to defend his Ward 2 City Council seat against Democratic challenger Becky Harmych. The ward seat represents residents in much of Amherst’s south side.

Cowger did not respond to the candidate questionnaire.

What makes you the best candidate for the position?

Harmych: I would attend all Council meetings. I would listen to Ward 2 residents’ concerns and problems and be their voice.

I would invest the time that is needed to achieve positive results. I have a passion to help others and this starts with my home town of Amherst. It would be an honor and privilege to serve my community on city council.

What is the biggest challenge facing the city and how would you address it?

Harmych: Aging infrastructure, staying within budget. Continue updating the city’s aging streets, utilities and sidewalks while trying to grow and improve our city.

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Becky Harmych Age: 66 Education: 1973 graduate of Marion L. Steele High School Family: Children Melissa Harmych Vanray and Kyle Harmych; grandchildren Henry and Elle Job history: 36 years in the medical field as medical secretary. Retired last year from Retina Association of Cleveland

FROM A6 noticed. We need to be able to effectively provide citizens with the information they need, while also encouraging them to get involved in the community. This can be done by publicizing meetings more, bringing events to the Patricia Lindley Center and encouraging the village to make use of existing communication methods, like social media and “Coffee with the Mayor.”

Hartman: The biggest challenge facing the village is continued pressure on our budget. We committed to using increased income tax revenues for the relocation of the police department and capital expenditures for infrastructure and equipment. The village managed our finances very well through the pandemic and were fiscally responsible. But there are projects that need to move forward: development of Union School Park, continued maintenance to our dam system to meet insurance requirements and upgrades at the wastewater treatment plant to name a few. I will work in the budget planning process to include these projects in 2022 and beyond.

Rowland: There are always challenges that face a community. With the recent resignation of our village manager, it’s important that we fill that role with someone that has the community’s best interest at heart. Serving the community during two different village mangers, I have the experience to get that replacement right. Finishing the new police station is also important. We passed an income tax increase, and this project was a big part of that. The challenge we face is the rise in construction cost. We will need to keep digging and having the understandings of the must haves versus the wants.

AMHERST — Four candidates are vying for three open City Council at-large seats this fall.

Democrats Martin Heberling and David Janik are incumbents, while Republican Chuck Winiarski is looking to make a return after bowing out in 2019.

Republican Bradley Lacko has made several unsuccessful Council bids and is hoping to win over voters this time.

What makes you the best candidate for this position?

Heberling: I am a father, a husband, teacher and your city of Amherst councilman-at-large. I understand the fiscal challenges that coincide with those responsibilities. I understand how vital our schools are to the community because I am an Amherst alum, and my son currently attends Amherst Schools. I believe that a well-supported infrastructure is key to community pride and strong economic growth. Finally, I will continue to help foster community involvement with families and senior citizens. After all, we owe it to one another, and we owe it to the great city of Amherst.

Janik: I was born and raised in the city of Amherst and have a strong desire to give back to my community and serve in this capacity to ensure that Amherst remains a great place to live and raise a family. Among the current candidates, I have the most experience serving as a Council member, and combined with my full-time work experience, serving the public as well.

Lacko: Nearly 20 years of self employment in trucking and agriculture.

I am certainly no stranger to life's challenges. I know what struggle is like, to work hard seven days a week and try to make ends meet while raising a family. I have more in common with the average voter in our city, because I am just the average working man myself.

Winiarski: Best candidate?Sorry, I won’t make that declaration. I am qualified and capable of the obligations of a Council member. I do bring unique skills and experience that benefit the city. Professionally, I work

in the utility arena with a budget, timeline, legal, compliance and end-results responsibilities. I am a stickler for details in our legislation and budgets.

My bullet point resume is available at chuckwiniarski.com/about.

What is the biggest challenge facing the city and how would you address it?

Heberling: I think the biggest challenge facing any city is an aging infrastructure. Improving and maintaining our infrastructure in the most responsible manner is key. I will continue to work with our mayor and administration team to improve our infrastructure in an environmentally conscious manner. As your current councilmanat-large, I will continue to see that every concern presented to me is given the time deserved. I will also make sure that our residents will be kept up to date with all information and concerns. I vow to continue to do my best to exceed the expectations of our Amherst residents.

Janik: Because of the pandemic, many businesses are hanging help wanted signs. While we are seeing the construction and opening of new businesses, we must consider how these businesses will survive in light of these staffing challenges.

I would address this issue by making connections with business leaders in our community to see if we can create more worked-based learning opportunities that apply toward meeting educational goals. More people would be attracted to the jobs in order to apply the credit toward a diploma, certificate or degree, learn soft skills like how to interact with people and save money for their future.

Lacko: Our greatest current challenge is continuing to provide the excellent service for which the city of Amherst is known to have, while keeping taxes at the same rate.

Winiarski: Future planning. Amherst has always done an excellent job of reacting to issues. Running a city is hard, and I understand management by issue. Being on Council is advocating for

Martin Heberling Age: 45 Education: Master of Educational Leadership from Ashland University Family: My wife is Kyle Heberling, and my son is Jacob Heberling.

Job history: Teacher, Lorain City Schools Website: www.facebook. com/martinheberling foramherst

David Janik Age: 51 Education: MEd. in Higher Education Administration, Kent State University; BS in Journalism, Kent State University Family: Spouse of 19 years, Jeana Janik, and children Justin Stevens, Hope Janik, Logan Janik and Sam Janik Job history: Lorain County Community College, college and career specialist in the Office of Career Technical Education and School and Community Partnerships Division. I have worked for Ohio’s public university system for just over 21 years.

Bradley Lacko Age: 42 Education: A.A.S, Computer Design Engineering; Lorain County JVS, twoyear certificate, Computers and Accounting; Keystone High School Family: Wife Tracey and daughters Emily and Macy Job history: Independent trucker and farmer residents, communication, legislation and control of the city’s purse strings.

Beyond that, the Council is in a unique position to a future plan. Where do we need to be in 10, 20, 30 years? I have done that professionally and as a community volunteer for the last 22-plus years.

Everything depends on the community’s interest in creating that future. I want to be the person that works on that.

Chuck Winiarski III Age: 57 Education: PMI, CAPM and PMP Family: My father’s side is from the Amherst area.

My mother’s side is from Minnesota. I was born off McClellan Air Force Base while my father was assigned to nuke testing in the atoll islands. I married an Amherst girl, Dana Uldrich.

Job history: More than 20 years in telecom, primarily in engineering, project management and construction Website: chuckwiniarski. com

About candidate statements Short questionnaires were sent to all fall candidates in contested races using the email addresses they filed with the Lorain County Board of Elections. Candidates were asked to give basic information about their backgrounds, and were given up to 100 words to answer each of two basic questions about their qualifications and goals for addressing issues in the community.

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Firelands FFA graduates earn AgriBusiness credit HENRIETTA TWP. — Donald Crawford, Olivia Galloway and Steven Jessel, all graduates of the Firelands High School Class of 2021, have earned Ohio AgriBusiness Association credentials.

The association provides an industryrecognized, agribusiness credential that verifies high school student expertise in the areas of agriculture, agribusiness and production systems.

To be eligible, students must be enrolled in a career-technical agricultural program and complete four courses where they are engaged in learning and applying technical skills in foundational agricultural concepts. These upper-level courses test students’ knowledge of global agriculture marketing and business principles applied in agribusiness.

Students must also have a Supervised Agricultural Experiences project that involves real world agricultural activities done by students outside of the planned classroom.

Crawford maintained projects in swine and poultry entrepreneurship as well as job placements in lawn care, landscaping and grounds maintenance at Lorain County Fair.

Galloway maintained project records in job placement at Burnham’s Orchards and also had dairy steer entrepreneurship projects.

Jessel’s projects were placement on the Lorain County Junior Fair Board, Hillcrest Orchard and Lewis Beef Farm.

Students must document at least 500 hours of work on their projects.

Students start project for composting at the JVS FOR THE NEWS-TRIBUNE

PITTSFIELD TWP. — Compost might not sound like a topic that brings people together, but two students at the Lorain County JVS found a way for it to do just that.

Chesnie Pierson, a senior in the landscape and greenhouse management program, and Aliana Luna, a senior in the culinary arts program — both from North Ridgeville — were talking and sharing things from their career tech labs when an idea came to mind.

“Aliana and I were talking, and she was telling me that when the juniors in the culinary program start out, they learn knife skills, using a lot of potatoes, and that then become waste,” said Pierson. “This made me think about my program being able to use that compost in our flower beds.”

Instructor Beth Berthold was excited to see students taking the initiative: “Before she even talked to me about the project, Chesnie was talking with Aliana, gathering information, and putting a plan together to pitch the idea to me.”

Pierson and Luna took their idea to their instructors, who both gave approval, and the project was underway.

Now food scraps and eggshells are collected into compost bins in the JVS kitchen and landscape and greenhouse management students collect them twice weekly to use for compost so nothing goes to waste.

“The students really took great initiative in checking the bins and keeping up with the compost,” said culinary arts instructor Jordan Krystowski. “They are excited to be doing something positive with our scraps.”

According to Pierson, the compost gets mixed into the flower and garden beds on the JVS campus.

“We are doing a separate experiment as well,” she said. “Some of the beds have soil with compost mixed in that has yard

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Chesnie Pierson and Aliana Luna stand by a large compost bin they’ve partnered to create, forming an alliance between students in the culinary arts and landscape and greenhouse management programs at the Lorain County JVS. waste, along with the culinary waste, while other beds have soil with compost mixed in that only has food scraps in it. We want to see how the soil reacts and what changes might take place.”

Berthold said she hopes students see the benefits of reusing items that would normally end up in a landfill. “By each person doing their part, it helps to not fill

our landfills and teaches them that compost is putting great nutrients back into the soil and beds,” she said.

Krystowksi said she hopes her students learn they can run a kitchen with almost zero produce waste if they start composting — an ideal they can challenge the restaurants they go to work for to start doing as well.

Pierson dumps the compost into the yard waste bin on the JVS campus.

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Protest targets Oberlin professor, Iran diplomat JASON HAWK EDITOR

OBERLIN — A protest calling for the firing of Oberlin College religion professor Mohammad Jafar Mahallati is planned for Tuesday, Nov. 2.

The families of political prisoners executed by Iran’s government in 1988 will join with Oberlin College students, alumni and human rights activists to demonstrate from noon to 2 p.m.

in front of the Cox Administration Building on West Lorain Street.

They believe Mahallati, who served as Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations at the time of the mass killings, is guilty of crimes against humanity.

As evidence, they point to a 2018 report by Amnesty International, which alleges Mahallati was among the senior officials and diplomats "actively involved in denying the mass killings in media interviews and exchanges

with the UN to shield those responsible from accountability."

An unknown number of prisoners were given sham Mohammad trials in front Mahallati of “death commissions” and summarily put to death in the summer of 1988 at the order of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.

Estimates range from 2,800 to 30,000 were killed and buried in secret mass graves.

Lawdan Bazargan’s brother, Bijan, was among the victims.

“If Mr. Mahallati had collaborated with the United Nations and had said the truth, instead of concealing it and denying it, my brother and 1,000 other people may have been alive today,” she said.

Khatereh Moini’s brother Hebat Moini and brother-in-law Kasra Akbari Kurdestani were also

executed, according to statements from the group called Oberlin Committee for Justice for Mahallati’s Victims. Moini lost 12 family members to the Khomeini regime in the 1980s.

“Mr. Mahallati, one of the perpetrators of this crime against humanity, played an active and decisive role, and I, as a plaintiff and witness to these crimes, urge the authorities and the president of Oberlin College to revoke Mahallati's permission to interact PROTEST PAGE B2

‘It was going good when we got there.’ Cleveland Clinic expands Amherst Family Health cancer center JASON HAWK EDITOR

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Firefighters work to put out a fire that consumed an old farmhouse Friday on Peck Wadsworth Road in Brighton Township.

Farmhouse lost in Friday fire STAFF REPORT

BRIGHTON TWP. — An old farmhouse went up in flames Friday at 50883 Peck Wadsworth Rd., just east of State Route 511.

No one was home at the time — the owner is in the process of moving to a new house, and both she and her dog were safe there already, according to Wellington

Fire Chief Mike Wetherbee.

The fire started around noon. Wetherbee said the home was fully engulfed when his crew arrived, and it was clear from the start there was no saving it.

“It was going good when we got there. There was heavy fire showing and heavy smoke rolling,” said Wetherbee. “… The structure was weakened to the point where we weren’t going to go in and do a whole

lot inside.”

The cause of the blaze is unknown, but it appears to have started on the ground floor, close to the center or rear of the house. Flames burned through the metal roof, sending dense smoke out over the nearby soybean and corn fields.

Wetherbee said the only bit of luck Friday was that winds out of the southeast kept barns on a neighboring property from being in any

danger.

Helping in the firefighting effort were crews Wakeman, Camden, Carlisle, Spencer, LaGrange, Florence and Rochester. Emergency medical personnel from the South Lorain County Ambulance District were also on hand.

The fire was out by 4 p.m., said Wetherbee. He put the damages to the house and its contents at an estimated $175,000.

Donation in Slack’s memory will be used to promote firefighters’ mental health STAFF REPORT

WELLINGTON — A $1,400 check in memory of the late Brian Slack was presented Sept. 19 to the Lorain County Fire Chiefs Association.

The money was raised by the Columbia Station Eagles Riders in a poker run, and will be used to better educate local fire personnel on the recognition and treatment of mental health issues.

Slack was a well-respected firefighter, fire officer, emergency medical technician and instructor who took his own life on Sept. 26, 2020.

He served with the Eaton Township Fire Department from 1985 until 2000, when he joined the Wellington Fire District, and later returned to the Eaton firehouse.

Slack’s main passions were serving as a firefighter and riding his motorcycle, said Wellington Fire Chief Mike Wetherbee, who also serves as president of the county chiefs association.

“It was those close to Brian who knew that, although a person who

LORAIN — When oncologist Dr. Abdo Haddad looks back over his 28-year career, he is amazed at the advances made in fighting cancer.

Chemotherapy was the latest, greatest option for saving patients when he graduated from medical school in 1993. In the last couple of decades, gene therapy that targets cancer mutations has been “a big, huge deal that changed the landscape” of his profession.

“It’s personalized treatment. Whatever the mutation, you treat it, and that has been a revolution,” Haddad said in an interview about expansion of the Cleveland Clinic Amherst Family Health facility.

Located at 5172 Leavitt Rd. just north of the LorainAmherst border, near Meijer, it has been upgraded with 12 private and semi-private infusion bays. Haddad said they are state-of-the-art and save West Side residents from driving to Fairview Hospital and other remote Cleveland Clinic campuses.

The infusion bays have also been designed for comfort, allowing patients to sit with family members — which is important, because they can spend two to six hours there receiving treatment.

The expanded Amherst Family Health now includes a procedure room for biopsies and testing, a full retail pharmacy, patient support services such as a social worker and physical therapy and provides access to clinical trials.

Haddad, who practices in both Cuyahoga and Lorain counties, said the expansion allows the Cleveland Clinic to hire more oncologists and to see more patients at the Lorain site — up to about 40 per day — with all the advanced treatment available at much larger facilities.

“The Amherst site provides the latest cancer treatment enhanced by internationally recognized research efforts, offering the most effective techniques to achieve long-term survival and improve patients’ quality of life,” said a statement from the Cleveland Clinic.

Excitement filled Haddad’s voice as he talked about the center and the advancements in medical treatment it represents. In his 28 years in the field, he has witnessed a tremendous leap forward. Scientific breakthroughs have vastly accelerated in the past five to 10 years.

Now patients with stage four cancer have gene sequencing done on tumors to find the mutations responsible for their illness. “Many cancers we used to treat, and they had life expectancies of six to 12 months. Now they are with us for years,” Haddad said.

Now there are a large number of clinical trials for new medications in the pipeline, he said. The new medications approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in the past five years is staggering.

The most promising are immunotherapy treatments that have fewer side effects and far better outcomes for patients, Haddad said.

“So I expect continuous improvement and continuous options for treating cancer,” he said.

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Smoke that caused Firelands evacuation traced to construction site next door JASON HAWK EDITOR

HENRIETTA TWP. — Smoke caused Firelands High School to be evacuated last Thursday afternoon, but a sweep of the building did not find a threat.

Instead, a light hazy smoke that drifted into

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the school came from next door, at the Vermilion Road construction site for a new $23 million high school set to open next fall.

“The new building is right next to the old building and they had some welding and cutting torches,” said Superintendent Mike Von Gunten.

The smoke drifted

into nearby classrooms through gaps in doors and windows, he said.

The incident was first reported a little after 2 p.m. Students were evacuated to the Falcons Stadium while Florence Township firefighters investigated, he said.

When the building was cleared and deemed safe, students were able to col-

lect their belongings and go home.

The new Firelands High School will have 106,000 square feet of floor space for grades nine to 12.

The existing high school will be converted to a middle school, and will share some facilities with the new building, such as a single kitchen and cafeteria.

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FROM B1 with the students,” she said. “He is not fit to teach and must be fired."

In October 2020, a letter signed by 626 people was sent to Oberlin College President Carmen Twillie Ambar calling for Mahallati to be terminated. In the past year, they have continued to make allegations against the professor, including that he engaged in anti-Semitic behavior and called for the destruction of Israel.

"Oberlin College has been completely non-responsive to the demands of hundreds of survivors and families of the 1988 massacre,” said Kaveh Shahrooz, whose uncle was killed. “They refuse to explain why they have granted tenure to a man who misled the world on crimes against humanity. This protest is to bring attention to Mahallati's role in the cover-up of a mass killing, and Oberlin's complicity."

Oberlin College Director of Media Relations Scott Wargo declined to comment on the planned protest.

However, he responded to a request for information about its investigation into the accusations against Mahallati.

“Oberlin deeply empathizes with the pain and suffering caused by the executions in Iran,” it said. “After becoming aware of the allegations against Professor Mahallati, Oberlin initiated its own process to determine their validity. After consulting a number of sources, and evaluating the public record, the

college could find no evidence to corroborate the allegations against Professor Mahallati, including that he had specific knowledge of the murders taking place in Iran.”

Mahallati joined the Oberlin faculty in 2007 and has been granted tenure. The college said he has gained a reputation for espousing religious tolerance and seeking peace and understanding between all people.

“His record at Oberlin includes no instances of the anti-Semitic or anti-Israel behavior of which he has been accused,” the statement said.

But the Oberlin Committee for Justice for Mahallati’s Victims is not satisfied, saying the private college did not publish a report on the investigation, did not engage with families and is allowing the professor to continue teaching students.

"By allowing Mahallati to taint students’ minds and to remain on the institutional payroll, Oberlin College has demonstrated its low ethical standards and its lack of a moral compass,” said Melissa Landa, a 1986 graduate of the college who stands with the victims’ families.

According to the college, Mahallati studied Islamic theology at Khan Seminary and has earned degrees in economics, civil engineering, political economy and Islamic studies.

He is involved with various courses in Islamic, peace and

friendship studies at Oberlin, and founded the Oberlin Friendship Festival, which celebrates the commonalities shared by people of different religious and cultural backgrounds.

In a 2019 interview conducted by the college, he talked about his time at the United Nations and the Iran-Iraq War that precipitated the execution of political prisoners.

“The Iran-Iraq War was a fullfledged fratricide with no real victor and no measurable gain for either side, especially Iraq — which began the war — presenting a very complex case for just-war theories,” Mahallati said. “As an Iranian diplomat, I worked with the Office of the Secretary General of the United Nations, under Javier Perez de Cuellar, to spend its conflictresolution expertise on bilateral and multilateral negotiations with the goal of limiting the scope of the Iran-Iraq War and searching for avenues of peace between the two neighboring nations.”

He said his teachings deal with moral arguments that can result in ceasefire or prevent conflicts, deal with the ethics of “apology and forgiveness to remove collective hatred and resentments” and then shift international relations between former enemies toward the positive.

Calls to Mahallati’s college phone number were not answered Friday, and the voicemail system was not enabled.

Wellington BOE approves raises for its teachers DYLAN REYNOLDS THE CHRONICLE-TELEGRAM

WELLINGTON — Agreements reached in the last couple weeks between the Wellington Board of Education and teachers and support staff unions will see employees receive raises and a one-time stipend.

When the Wellington Education Association negotiated its current contract for 2019 to 2022, a wage “reopener” was included because the district “did not know what our fiscal flexibility would look like,” said Superintendent Ed Weber.

He said the reopener was supposed to be done a year ago, but it was pushed to this year after the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

Under a tentative agreement that was approved by the school board last week, teachers and support staff will each receive a 2 percent cost of living increase from their 2019 base salaries, plus a one-time $750 stipend.

The raises received unanimous approval from the board members in attendance — Vice President Penny McClaflin, Jessica Reynolds and Ayers Ratliff. Board member Kevin Stump and President Brett Murner were absent.

Weber said the agreement reached with the Wellington Education Association was the same one reached with classified staff.

Although staff did not receive cost of living raises due in 2020, Weber said the $750 stipend is to “kind of compensate them for this one year.”

He said raises related to experience and additional training were available last year. The last time Wellington teachers got a cost of living raise was 2019, when they received a 2 percent raise, Weber said.

According to a wage settlement report from Ohio’s State Employment Relations Board, the average statewide negotiated wage increase percentage is 2.32 percent.

Historical marker dedication

Celebrate the life of pioneering civil rights activist and suffragist Mary Burnett Talbert at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 22 during the dedication of a historic marker that honors her leadership.

The Oberlin Heritage Center will hold a ceremony in the front yard of the New Union Center for the Arts, 39 South Main St., Oberlin, followed by a lemonade reception.

The marker will be installed near 9 South Main St., where the Burnett family home once stood. To attend, RSVP by Wednesday, Oct. 20 by emailing director@oberlinheritage. org or by calling (440) 774-1700.

In the event of rain, the ceremony will take place at the same time on Wednesday, Oct. 27.

What’s Cookin’ Wednesday

Paprikash is on the menu for What’s Cookin’ Wednesday, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Oct. 20 at First Congregational Church UCC, 140 South Main St., Wellington.

Get chick paprikash, salad and dessert for $12 per person while supplies last.

HALLOWEEN ACROSS 1. *Hitchcock’s 1963 movie, with The 6. Bad-mouth 9. H or O in H2O, e.g.

13. France’s longest river 14. Bauxite, e.g.

15. Opposite of adore 16. Proprietor 17. Quaker Man’s cereal 18. Oozes 19. *Corpse 21. *Bobbing for what?, pl.

23. One time around 24. Bébé’s mother 25. General Post Office 28. Actuary’s concern 30. Named, in bygone era 35. Not easy 37. Accepted behavior 39. Kitchen floor layer?

40. Northern European capital 41. *Overly consumed on Halloween?

43. Actress Spelling 44. Nature’s rage 46. Bangladeshi currency 47. Colossal 48. Bowling prop 50. Famous Himalayan 52. Bugling ungulate 53. Valedictorian’s spot 55. Possessive of “it” 57. *Pennywise and Joker, e.g.

60. *Traditional Halloween garb 64. Honolulu greeting 65. Costa del ____ 67. Plant fungus 68. Mild and pleasant, weather-wise 69. E.T. transporter 70. Popular spring flower 71. Hole-making tools 72. Young newt 73. Country singer ____ Hill DOWN 1. Coalition 2. Corn Belt state 3. Drink garnish 4. Cheerlessness 5. Offered on a platter 6. *Door-to-____ 7. George Gershwin’s brother 8. Plural of seta

Dumpster days

South Amherst will accept refuse from village residents during upcoming dumpster days at village hall.

They are scheduled for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 15 and 8 a.m. until dumpsters are full on Saturday, Oct. 16. Items not accepted include ammunition, batteries, raw garbage, engines, tires, chemicals, asphalt, concrete (stone, brick, rock), appliances with Freon, explosives, computers, roofing material, vehicle bodies, toxic materials and hazardous waste.

Halloween party at the VFW

A public Halloween costume party will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23 at VFW Post 6941 in Wellington.

There will be cash prizes for three categories: scariest costume, best couples costume and funniest costume.

9. Cain’s biblical brother 10. You, in bygone era 11. Uh-oh 12. Wife’s title 15. Facet 20. Actress Linda of “Dynasty” fame 22. Be nosy 24. South American wild cats 25. *Bedsheet with holes?

26. Command that follows “cut” 27. Acrylic fiber 29. Show off 31. Low-cal 32. Skip the wedding hoopla 33. State of danger 34. *As opposed to treat 36. Small town or hamlet

38. Manufacture 42. 2:3, e.g.

45. Carnie’s domain 49. Grandmother, for short 51. Reflexive of “it” 54. Question in dispute 56. Parallel grooves 57. *Raven’s grabber 58. Take it easy 59. Electrical resistance units 60. Blood-related problem 61. Tangerine grapefruit hybrid 62. Castle protector 63. Carve, as in stone 64. Lawyers’ league 66. “____ with their head!”

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Jeff Young named new director of county 911 DAVE O’BRIEN THE CHRONICLE-TELEGRAM

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An unprecedented sixth straight winter with below-normal snowfall was predicted Sunday at the 49th Annual Woollybear Festival in downtown Vermilion. With help from Fox 8 meteorologist Scott Sabol, the woollybear stripes called for a quiet start for November weather, with plenty of snow late in the month — but “after the first of the year, winter will be more on and off with plenty of nice breaks,” Sabol predicted. The official Woollybear Forecast was read by Cleveland television personality Lil’ John and Kimberly Goddard, daughter of the late Dick Goddard. The legendary weatherman died in Florida last summer at age 89.

Commercial appraisal of former Golden Acres OK’d DAVE O’BRIEN THE CHRONICLE-TELEGRAM

ELYRIA — Lorain County commissioners continued last week with discussions on what to do with the former Golden Acres retirement home, which is owned by the county and has stood empty for six years.

The circa-1931 building at 45999 North Ridge Rd. in Amherst Township is in disrepair and would require a significant infusion of money, likely $3 million to 4 million, to bring it up to modern standards.

Commissioners voted unanimously to seek a "highest and best use" appraisal on the property from a professional commercial appraiser on Wednesday, Oct. 6.

Commissioner Matt Lundy said he wants to see the appraisal "before awarding any contracts for demolition."

"Building or no building, what's the potential for that property?" he said. "I'm just trying to get a value determined on the property."

Lundy said the real estate market is good right now, land values are good and property values are up throughout the county.

"I just want to get a bigger picture from the professionals. It's a county asset and I want to make sure we maximize whatever we get in return," he said. "I just want to make sure there's a strong public benefit or you get the best return possible for the property."

Though there was some discussion about donating the property to Lorain County Metro Parks in the past, the parks didn't necessarily want or need the building along with the land, Lundy said.

"The value is in the property" and not the aging building, Commissioner David Moore said in previous discussion.

Moore said he wasn't against an appraisal, which could cost the county between $1,500 and $5,000. From bids it received, the county already knows the cost to tear the building down or keep it open, he said.

Moore said developers he spoke with said "Give it to us and we'll tear the building down," but he wasn't in favor of going that route.

The county opened bids Sept. 2 from contractors willing to abate asbestos and demolish the building. The best of three bids for abatement was $134,979 from Envi Environmental of Elyria, and the best of eight bids for demolition was $203,000 from Advanced Demo Services.

The county closed Golden Acres in 2015. Plans to put an addiction recovery center there were defeated after voters rejected a levy for that purpose in November 2018.

Two different drug rehabilitation groups had since expressed interest in the building earlier this year, county Facilities Director Dan Gross and Facilities Manager Karen Perkins told commissioners.

However, none of those who have toured the building have followed through on

those plans due to the amount of work the building would require to bring it into working order, county officials have said.

"A lot of people like the building until they walk through it," Moore said.

Other local developers were looking to use it as a halfway house or putting a small school in there, he said.

"To add to that, what we have found out in talking to several developers, the structural shape of the building does not fit well with anything else other than what it was designed for," Gross said. "Although it is a steel structure ... it is a long narrow building."

The building also needs to be winterized as soon as possible if it is not going to be torn down before the winter, Perkins added.

Hung called the discussion information provided by Gross and Perkins on Wednesday "very thorough," and said she had met with them earlier in the week to go over data they had collected.

"The board took the necessary steps on Wednesday to gather more information to make an informed decision on the property," Hung said.

Since 2017, according to Moore, the county has spent nearly $707,000 on upkeep "on an empty building." He said last week he believes the county spent even more than that in 2015 and 2016 after Golden Acres closed.

This year, the county has spent only about $30,000 in upkeep. That's almost equal to what the county received from auctioning off internal furnishings earlier this year.

The county spent almost $300,000 on roof repairs to the building in 2020 to keep the interior from being further damaged by the elements.

The county told interested parties the asking price for the building and property was $1.5 million, according to emails reviewed by The Chronicle-Telegram. That's close to the market value given the property by the Lorain County Auditor's Office.

Gross told commissioners he didn't believe that valuation was "realistic."

And "under most circumstances," the board would have to take bids from interested buyers if they chose to sell the building outright, Assistant Lorain County Prosecutor Dan Petticord told commissioners.

There is also the issue of riparian rights to consider, Moore said, which is the right of a property owner to the water under their property.

A popular winter sledding hill also is on the 30-acre property, which stretches east to South Dewey Road.

The property opened as the Pleasant View Sanatorium, a home for Lorain County's tuberculosis patients, at a cost of $425,000 in December 1931, according to a story in the Dec. 15, 1931 edition of The Lorain Times-Herald.

Pleasant View closed in the late 1960s and was renamed Golden Acres.

ELYRIA — Lorain County commissioners named Jeff Young, chief of the Sheffield Fire Department, as the new director of Lorain County 911 last week.

Young will start the job Oct. 18, making $38.46 an hour or approximately $77,000 annually, according to board documents.

The vote was 2-1, with Commissioners Michelle Hung and Matt Lundy voting to hire Young and Commissioner David Moore voting against.

The Chronicle-Telegram reached out to Young for comment.

Lundy said Young "has a strong reputation with the first responder community."

"He runs a very well-trained and organized fire department in Sheffield Village," Lundy said. "He's respected by his peers and I understand he's a good manager and manages people well."

Hung said Young brings more than 25 years' experience to Lorain County 911.

"His commitment to serving the residents and his experience with the Lorain County Fire Chiefs Association, the Region 2 Technical Rescue Team and

incident management and fire service instruction is an asset to our organization," she said.

Young replaces Harry Williamson, who was hired Jan. 4 then fired Aug. 3 by commissioners after it was learned Williamson and Hung were in an "inappropriate relationship" with each other.

Kurt Scholl served as interim 911 director between Williamson's firing and Young's hiring. Moore said he supported hiring Scholl to take over as director.

"Nothing against (Young), I'm sure he's a great guy, but the fact of the matter is Kurt was in there" and has more than two decades of experience, Moore said. "I supported (Scholl). The job is about time management with the staffing, because it's a 24-hour facility. That's kind of what I was looking for."

When a reporter noted that many fire departments, including the Sheffield Fire Department, are 24-hour operations, Moore said he was aware of that fact but "I got a lot of friends that are firefighters and firefighters are different than dispatchers."

"I saw the resumes that came in. A lot of people are hesitant to work there right now with the atmosphere" and Scholl was "doing a good job in the position" as interim director, Moore said.

$20K Nordson grant will create ‘fab lab’ at Steele JASON HAWK EDITOR

AMHERST — The buzzing of 3-D printers and clacking of computer keyboards will soon fill the old woodshop at Marion L. Steele High School.

A $20,000 grant from the Nordson Corporation Foundation will help overhaul the space into a fabrication lab where kids can experiment with prototyping parts, building robots and coding.

“It’s hands-on, and we’re always looking for anything we can do to get kids moving and working with their hands,” said Principal Joe Tellier.

Amanda Sears, the district’s technology integration specialist, wrote the grant and said the Amherst Schools will match it.

Amherst Junior High School already has a makerspace, so it makes sense to build on the concept at Steele, she said.

Plans are in the early stages, but Sears and Tellier said time is of the essence.

They have to have a firm grasp on what the production space can offer so that new electives are ready to roll by the time students start building their Fall 2022 schedules in January and February.

The goal is to have the fabrication lab up and running by next August. Renovation of the space — which has not been a woodshop for years, but has been used by the Steele Robotics Club — is expected to happen over the summer.

Over the next few weeks, educators intend to tour similar facilities at nearby public schools and colleges to see what is possible in a makerspace. Tellier said he especially wants an inside look at Lorain County Community College’s set-up.

Sears said she intends for Steele’s lab to be “a messy space” where art and

technology come together. Using another grant, the district is awaiting delivery of pottery wheels, and said placing them in the makerspace would make for an incredible hybrid of high-tech machinery and the fine arts.

The lab should also help fix a longstanding gender inequality problem in STEM education, said Sears. It can be seen at the junior high level, where makerspace programs are mostly used by boys.

“My hope seeing this going to the older grade levels is to see more girls involved,” she said.

There’s been a positive trend in that direction already at Steele. More girls have shown interest in new tech electives introduced this semester, including Introduction to Photoshop, Introduction to Graphic Arts and Introduction to Coding, which focuses on web and game design.

Tellier said Orchestra Director Davison Yon, who advises the robotics club, has shown interest in making robotics a fullfledged elective next year.

As the job market has changed, schools have been migrating away from shop and home economics courses for many years now and toward technology-based training. Sears said makerspaces can help kids get hands-on experience with computer science, the trades and creative arts, but they also teach kids to solve problems, think about how goods are made from start to finish, work in teams and form think tanks.

Tellier said they also prime students for jobs in a sector of the economy that has been struggling to find workers.

“If you look at the trends with skilled labor, there’s a shortage. For every two retiring, you’re only bringing one in,” he said.

Take and make craft kits

Kids and adults can take home crafting kits from the Amherst Public Library this October. Each kit contains almost everything you need to make a fun craft — all you’ll need to add are basic supplies like glue and scissors. Available while supplies last, kids can pick up a “Boo-tiful” magnet kit and adults can pick up a glowing mosaic candle holder.

85 SOUTH MAIN STREET OBERLIN OHIO 44074 OCTOBER 14, 2021 BOARD AND COMMISSION MEETING DATES ALL MEETINGS WILL BE Live Streamed @ http://oberlinoh.swagit.com/live OCTOBER 15, 2021 .......COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMITTEE – 8:00 A.M -OBERLIN FIRE DEPT. - 430 S. MAIN STREET OCTOBER 18, 2021 .......REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 7:00 P.M - COUNCIL CHAMBER (HYBRID) OCTOBER 19, 2021 .......SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:30 P.M - CONFERENCE ROOM 1 - PURPOSE: To adjourn into

executive session to discuss the employment and compensation of a city official and to invite the finance director 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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VARSITY BRIEFS

LAMPRON POWERS PAST PIRATES

Football

• There was little question about the outcome of Friday night’s matchup against undefeated Columbia and Oberlin — just how much the Raiders would win by. After struggling through the season with just one win, the Phoenix limped away with a 49-6 defeat. With the Raiders’ first string long benched, Oberlin pulled off a fourth quarter touchdown with a 26-yard pass from Devin Yarber to Isaiah Jones-Smith. A two-point conversion attempt failed.

Scoring for Columbia were Owen Menge, Marco Cirigliano, Elijah Goodman, Andrew Champagne and Tom Reljin.

• Firelands blew out Brookside 42-6 as Kyle Ransom went to work. The quarterback didn’t throw any touchdown passes, but ran the ball in three times, including a 56-yard long haul. Weston Strader carried the ball over the goal line twice and Josh Kovach carried in the final Falcons TD. For the Cardinals, quarterback Kenny Grobolsek added seven points on a 17-yard run. The two quarterbacks threw for just a combined 72 yards, opting to keep the ball low due to rain. Ransom ended with 111 yards carrying, with Strader picking up 109.

• Wellington didn’t get in the game until the second half.

But when the Dukes were hot, they were hot, and walked away with a 21-6 win over Clearview. The Clippers scored in the second quarter on a Keith Colvin reception from Ethan Lorenzana for 33 yards. The Dukes found their pace with a 31-yarder from CJ Polen to Jon Brasee, then put together a drive capped with a 5-yard touchdown

by Nat Patfield. Polen punched in the final TD with a 2-yard scramble. Derrick Andolsek added three PATs for Wellington. Patfield walked away with 142 yards rushing, while Polen added 92 in the air and Brasee racked up 96 yards on five receptions.

• The Bulldogs gave their Southwestern Conference rivals a drubbing Friday night, walking away with a 49-7 win over the Amherst Comets. Olmsted Falls racked up 35 points in the first half on a wet Amherst field before allowing Torre Weatherspoon to cross the goal line on a 7-yard run — the Comets’ first and last bright spot of the night.

Boys Soccer

• Amherst took a tough loss last week to Elyria, falling 1-0 in Southwestern Conference play.

• Benedictine delivered a 13-1 defeat to Oberlin in nonconference action.

• Alec Urbansky put up four goals and three assists for the Falcons in a 7-2 rout of Fairview. Daniel Ohle, Aiden Newman and Jesse Yakunovich each added to the Firelands tally. Goalie Nathaniel Duke recorded 16 saves to stave off the Warriors.

Girls Soccer

• The Comets ran up a huge 11-2 victory over Elyria on Senior Night, a fitting tribute to 12 players who will graduate in the spring. Rachel Miller, Ava Gilles and Amelia Behm all recorded their first varsity goals, while Elley Vorhees and Juliet Seng put up two goals apiece. Adding to the point parade were Amherst scorers Jordyn Bena, Charly Hicks, Gabbie Brown and Alanna Woodworth.

• Columbia shut down Oberlin 9-0 for a Lorain County League win.

• With five first half goals, Oberlin celebrated a 6-1 victory over Lorain in non-conference play.

• Bella Simmons had two goals and Riyley Etherton picked up the other in Firelands’ 3-2 victory over Norwalk. Keeper Kenzi Janosik had seven saves.

Volleyball

• Amherst lost its first two sets to Wooster, but recovered, taking the match the full five for a 3-2 win. They battled back 20-25, 18-25, 25-18, 25-17, 16-14. Nia Hall had 18 kills, Ava Haddix had 31 assists, Lindsey McConhie had 24 digs and Laken Voss added 23 digs. McConihe also ran up 32 serve receives on the night.

• Brookside blanked Oberlin in straight sets, going 25-9, 25-6, 25-14.

• Keystone shut out Oberlin, winning 25-13, 25-8, 25-10.

• In the Phoenix’s closest match of the past week, Christian Community (Grafton) defeated Oberlin 3-0, going 25-22, 25-23, 25-20.

Cross Country

• Amherst’s girls finished 11th of 30 teams at the Legends Meet in Cortland. Marisa Del Valle led the way for the Comets with a 19th place finish. Catherine Turner placed 60th, Leah Gerke was 62nd and Aurora Wilson finished 64th.

Tennis

• Amherst’s Elaine Kapalin won her first singles victory of the year with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Berea-Midpark at the sectional tournament. She fell 6-0, 6-0 in the second round.

• Comet Carly Traut topped her first round Berea-Midpark opponent 6-4, 6-4 before falling 6-0, 6-3 to Lakewood in the second round.

• In doubles action, Amherst’s Kaylee Pajor and Brooke Bratovich defeated North Olmsted 6-1, 6-4 and then were blanked by Strongsville.

• Seniors Emily Novak and Dakoda Perkins fell in the first round for doubles, losing 6-1, 6-1 to Strongsville.

• Mia Atkinson fell 6-2, 6-0 to Westlake in singles action.

Boys Golf

• Amherst placed first at the sectional tournament at Grey Hawk Golf Course with 317 points, edging Westlake by 6 strokes. Ryan Yoder shot 74 to lead the Comets.

Austin Bray shot 79, Joey Kramer shot 82 and Landen Bray shot 82.

Photos by Russ Gifford | Wellington Enterprise

Keystone found the gas in the second half Friday night, powering to a 33-21 win over Black River and dealing the Pirates their first loss since week one. The scoring opened with a short Joseph McKean run over the goal line to put the Pirates on top in the first quarter, and the Wildcats answered back with a 55-yard pass from Konner Rodick to Christian Pataky to even the score at 7-7 at halftime. Eric Groesser caught a 23-yard touchdown pass from Black River quarterback Andon O’Neal to open the third quarter, and Eric Groesser added one of three PATs for the night. But the Black River offense was unable to strike again — with running back Gideon Lampron on the attack, Keystone literally ran away with the game. Tyler Mrakuzic was able to tack seven more on the Pirates’ total with a fumble return for a touchdown. ABOVE: Black River's Eric Groesser blocks a Keystone extra point.

YODER NAMED CONFERENCE MVP Bruce Bishop | Amherst News-Times

Amherst’s Ryan Yoder, seen here in sectional play at Grey Hawk Golf Course, went on to win big at the Southwestern Conference Tournament. At Pine Hills, he finished at 75, three over par, to move up the standings and taking home medalist honors and being named the SWC MVP. Overall, Amherst finished fourth with 333 points. Contributing were Landen Bray (85), Joey Kramer (85) and Prince Tran (88).

FIRELANDS SENIORS SHINE Erik Andrews | Oberlin News-Tribune

Firelands recognized its five seniors last week after defeating the Phoenix 9-0.

Wrapping up their final season are Jailenna Trimble, Jayden Gurchik, Amanda Mitchell, Riyley Etherton and Abbey Schmitz.

Both the shutout and the ceremony were reasons for Falcons fans to celebrate.

Firelands jumped on Oberlin with four tallies in the first half. Etherton had two goals, while fellow seniors Schmitz and Trimble each had one. Junior Bella Simmons added two more to the point parade, and Ariannah Floyd, Morgan Janicek and Angelina Huston each added one. LEFT: Oberlin’s Ella Skvor makes a move to cut off Firelands’ Angelina Huston.

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Comet Pride Run winners AMHERST — Students in kindergarten through sixth grade competed in the Comet Pride Run on Friday, Oct. 1 at Marion L. Steele High School.

Kindergarten boys • First place: Oliver Waddell • Second place: Cohen Ford • Third place: Derek Annabell Kindergarten girls • First place: Darby Ruth • Second place: Quin Waddell • Third place: Alaynah Fellenstein First grade boys • First place: Hayden Clayman • Second place: Logan Brandich • Third place: Lorenzo Bruzzese First grade girls • First place: Mikaela Kothe • Second place: Alexandria Neal • Third place: Alyssa Harigan Second grade boys • First place: Jase Harigan • Second place: Ben Dupaski • Third place: Branson Boose Second grade girls • First place: Kallahan Coleman • Second place: Amelia Springer • Third place: Scarlett Gerber Third grade boys • First place: Cole Fossie

• Second place: Elias Carrion • Third place: Braden George Third grade girls • First place: Lily Tellier • Second place: Mia Kothe • Third place: Finley Lamoreaux Fourth grade boys • First place: Luke Lamoreaux • Second place: Jamar Miller • Third place: Alec Wenger Fourth grade girls • First place: Quinn Reutepholer • Second place: Lola Born • Third place: Hailey Pfeiffer Fifth grade boys • First place: Brayden Danz • Second place: Asher Hylton • Third place: Jackson Strawn Fifth grade girls • First place: Olivia Ford • Second place Madeline Merthe • Third place: Ava Wlodarsky Sixth grade boys • First place: Landon Boone • Second place: Eli Nicely • Third place: Victor Halitzka

Photos by Russ Gifford | Wellington Enterprise

Amanda Spiekerman’s hat trick was key to routin Keystone 7-0 last week, but it was hardly the only factor.

Savannah Gundert added two more to the Dukes’ scoreboard, while Natalie Calfo and Nadia Greer each added one. Wellington goalkeeper Whitney Kirschner had an easy day — with the Wildcats occupied at the far end of the field, she sat back and collected just one save.

Meanwhile, ‘Cats keeper Caitlyn Minney’s experience was a polar opposite.

She registered 13 saves in the shutout. ABOVE: Spiekerman splits two Keystone defenders. RIGHT: Savannah Gundert pushes the ball up the sideline.

CHAMPS DEFEAT OBERLIN

Sixth grade girls • First place: Rebecca George • Second place: Julia Fossi • Third place: Lola Candelario

DUKES THANK WATTERS

Erik Andrews | Oberlin News-Tribune

Jason Hawk | Wellington Enterprise

Bill Watters was thanked by the Wellington Board of Education Tuesday, Sept. 21 for his work over the past decade and more with the Dukes Running Club. This summer, the club gave the school system a check for $33,000 that it’s raised over the years; the money benefits the Wellington cross country and track programs. Watters has also served as the Dukes varsity wrestling coach, and has had a big impact on the team’s athletes — “He transforms their lives, turns them into young men, and we’re a better district for your work, Bill,” said Superintendent Ed Weber.

Firelands seniors Brock Grude, Alex Krebs, Aiden Newman and Daniel Ohle were recognized before the start of play last week against Oberlin — and all of them got into the scoring column in the Falcons’ 10-1 victory. Newman had two goals and Ohle and Grude each had one, while Krebs contributed an assist on the evening. Other goal scorers for the Lorain County League champions included Alec Urbansky with four and Garrett Yakunovich. Netminder Nathanial Duke collected seven saves on the evening. Working with an assist from Kaden Thornhill, Asa RosenJones scored Oberlin’s single goal. ABOVE: Garrett Yakunovich drives a shot from the top of the box.

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JUST MISSED IT

Photos by Russ Gifford | Wellington Enterprise

The Pirates were so close to a Senior Night win last week they could smell it, but still came up short against Clearview. The Clippers took the win in four sets, going 27-25, 15-25, 26-24, 31-29. The showdown allowed Black River to roll up some impressive stats: Abbie Graves had 56 assists and five blocks on the night, while Bre Czarny had 26 digs, Nicole Beard had 29 kills and Delaney Nixon scored 15 points. ABOVE: Nicole Beard gets the hit against Clearview. BELOW: Pirates seniors Abbie Graves and Nicole Beard celebrate.

Photos by Russ Gifford | Amherst News-Times

The Comets suffered a 4-1 loss to Medina. The game was tied 1-1 at the half, but the Bees exploded in the second part of play, Riley Kerber racking up two goals. ABOVE: Amherst Keeper Liviya Fain clears the ball away from Medina's Rachel Smith.

HARD NIGHT FOR DUKES

RARE COMETS LOSS

Russ Gifford | Wellington Enterprise

Keystone ran up a 10-1 victory on the Wildcats’ home turf last week, allowing only Derrick Andolsek to score for Wellington. Tristan Miller scored four goals and Braden Cuson had two for the ‘Cats — Camden Fraser, JJ Henes, Holden Longacre and Kevin Seman all got in on the scoring action.

ABOVE: Andolsek moves with the ball at Keystone.

SENIOR SUCCESS STORY

Kristin Bauer | Amherst News-Times

Amherst's Laken Voss hits past Olmsted Falls’ Gabby Pellerite last week in Southwestern Conference action. The rivals battled back and forth early in the evening, but the Comets suffered a rare loss in straights sets, giving the Bulldogs a 25-23, 25-20, 27-25 win. Ava Haddix had 31 assists, Nia Hall had 19 serve receives, Lindsey McConihe had 18 digs and Laken Voss had 13 kills for Amherst. Sidney Hooks recorded five aces.

OBERLIN SENIOR STARS

Russ Gifford | Wellington Enterprise

The Dukes ran up their stat totals in a five-set win last week over Black River on Senior Night. Wellington won 22-15, 25-18, 25-18, 21-25, 15-8.

McKenna Chappell had an incredible 43 assists, Lindsey Gott had 28 digs, Brooke Lehmkuhl put 27 points on the board and Morgan Lehmkuhl counted 15 kills in the blowout. For the Pirates, Abbie Graves had 38 assists and 13 points, Bre Czarny had 19 digs and Nicole Beard had 18 kills. ABOVE: Wellington's Morgan Lehmkuhl puts the ball down for a point against Black River.

Erik Andrews | Oberlin News-Tribune

Oberlin players Jennah Ortiz, Elizabeth Canseco and Pearl-Hannah Gunn share the spotlight on volleyball Senior Night at the beginning of October.

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Carvings

Whale

The Pacific Northwest coastal region of North America has many tall, straight trees. First Nations peoples carved trees, especially the red cedar, to create monuments that document a family history or events, legends and identity.

These carved trees are called totem poles. The creatures carved in a sequence on the poles and the colors they are painted, each have meaning in a story, legend or myth.

Standards Link: Social Science: Students understand the customs of the First Nations Peoples.

Look at the totem pole on the right.

Three of the six animals on the pole are mammals, or animals with fur.

What fraction describes the part of the totem pole that is carved with mammals?

Frog

Can you find the log that’s different on today’s page?

What fraction describes the number of animals with beaks on the totem pole?

Bear

Cut out the totem pole carvings along the solid lines and fold along the dotted line to hide the name. Arrange them on the blank totem pole to show the following different totem poles: • 1/3 animals with beaks and 4/6 animals that swim

Beaver

Killer Whale

• 2/6 animals with fur and 2/6 animals that swim and 1/3 animals that fly • 1/2 animals with fur and 1/3 animals that swim and 1/6 animals that fly Now use the carvings to make your own totem pole. Make up a story about the animals on your totem pole.

Dog Fish

Hawk

Eagle

Use the News for Art

Thunderbird

Wolf

Raven

Use newspaper classified ads to create a beautiful totem pole picture. Cut out a column of ads. Color each ad a different color with markers or water colors. Use a black felt tip pen to draw a creature on each of the “blocks” of color. Glue this on a piece of black construction paper.

Standards Link: Math/Number Sense: Students understand that fractions refer to part of a whole or part of a group; solve problems involving equivalent fractions.

Long ago, the people of a village on the Nass River had no ________. All day long they heard a wolf crying in the woods. One ________ man finally went to see why the wolf was crying.

He found the wolf in great pain and he offered ____________ words and help. The wolf opened his mouth.

Inside, the kind man found a ______ stuck in the wolf’s throat. He removed it and the wolf ran off.

Later, the man heard the wolf cry again. Once again he went to him.

The _________ wolf greeted the man with joy and led him to a deer carcass. This happened every day and soon the village had lots of food.

Find the missing words.

SOOTHING

BONE FOOD

BRAVE HAPPY

(Adapted from Totem Poles, Bellerophon Press, Santa Barbara.)

Standards Link: Launguage Arts/ Literary Analysis: Students comprehend the basic plot of legends.

CARVINGS TOTEM POLE WOLF MOUTH MAMMALS STORY HUMANS BEAKS FROG FISH EAGLE FRACTION CREATE RAVEN

Standards Link: Visual Art: Students use a variety of media to represent concepts.

N C R E A T E B T I

W E L G A E G E C F

M O U T H O A A S R

This week’s word:

N Y M F T V E S A C

The noun sequence means the order in which things are connected.

V O N N S S T T M I

The story followed a sequence of events as he got older.

P I L V R A R K L A

E R R I

I O C A M T

A T G O T E H E A O R S N A M U H M M N

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

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

Kids Care

Totem News

Create a totem pole that represents a news story or an event in your community. To do this, cut out and glue pictures from the newspaper onto a strip of construction paper.

Write down why you selected each picture.

ANSWER: Henry the 1/8th.

Standards Link: Writing Applications: Write narratives that relate ideas or observations.

SEQUENCE

Tell about a time you helped another person.

It could be something you did as an individual or as part of a group.

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