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BULLETIN BOARD Thursday, Nov. 7 • AMHERST: The Amherst Lions Club’s 11th Annual Lasagna Dinner and Art Exhibit will be held from 4:307 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7 at Amherst Junior High School, 548 Milan Ave. Tickets are $10 each; kids ages three and under eat free. The meal includes meat or vegetable lasagna, tossed salad, roll, dessert and beverage. Dine in or takeout is available.

Proceeds will benefit the Valor Home of Lorain County and other Lions projects.

A free art exhibit will also be on display of posters created by the Amherst Junior High School students in teacher Staci Peltz’s art classes. These posters are the first round competition of the Lions International Peace Poster Contest.

Free vision screenings, particularly for young children, will be available. No reservations are needed and no dinner purchase is required. The Lions will also be collecting unwanted, used eyeglasses, including sunglasses.

Tickets can be purchased in advance from Amherst Lions or Steele Leo Club members. Tickets will also be available at the door but reservations are encouraged by calling 440-396-5431, or by emailing amherstohiolions@gmail.com.

• OBERLIN: An evening of music will be presented at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7 at the Allen Memorial Art Museum, 87 North Main St. In conjunction with the installation “Vienna Modern,” students from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, led by violin professor Sibbi Bernhardsson, will perform selections from Viennese School composers who were contemporaries of Gustav Klimt. The artist’s 1903 painting “Pale Face” is on loan to the AMAM from the Neue Galerie, New York.

Galleries will remain open until 7:30 p.m. for this free First Thursday after-hours program.

• OBERLIN: “Finding Your Voice: Nonfiction” will be presented at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7 at the Oberlin Public Library.

Using works of popular nonfiction and in-class exercises, participants will explore the meaning of voice and work toward finding their own. Participants should attend prepared to write and share. Presenter Kelly Garriott Waite’s work has most recently appeared in Belt, Cherry Tree, and Barren Magazine.

Space is limited and registration is required. To register, call the Oberlin Public Library at 440-775-4790.

• WELLINGTON: “Read for the Record” will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7 at the Herrick Memorial Library.

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Bishop Richard Lennon of the Cleveland Diocese, seen here during a 2014 visit to St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amherst, died last week at age 72.

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The Rev. Richard Lennon, who served the eightcounty Catholic Diocese of Cleveland for more than a decade, died Tuesday, Oct. 29 at age 72.

Upon stepping down in December 2016, Lennon said he had been diagnosed with vascular dementia, a

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Former bishop Lennon dies JASON HAWK EDITOR

condition in which reduced blood flow to the brain interferes with reasoning and memory.

“In his service to the diocese, Bishop Lennon showed a deep dedication to the faithful governance of the diocese and a tremendous love of the Church and the people he shepherded," said Nelson Perez, who succeeded Lennon as bishop. "May

the Lord grant him eternal rest.”

His wake began with vespers Monday afternoon.

A funeral Mass was held Tuesday at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Cleveland.

Lennon grew up in Massachusetts, where he was an altar boy, and graduated from St. John's Seminary in 1969. He later earned master's degrees in sacra-

mental theology and church history.

In the late-1980s, he criticized Boston auxiliary bishop William Murphy for funding job placement for priests accused of sexually abusing children. When Bernard Law resigned as Archbishop of Boston in 2002 amid the continuing abuse scandal, Lennon LENNON PAGE A2

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Phoenix football says bye to the old chain gang • C1

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OBITUARIES Patricia K. Best

Carol Henderson Ganzel

Patricia K. Best, 81, of Elyria, passed away Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, at Life Care Center of Elyria. She was born in Cleveland on June 20, 1938.

She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church of Oberlin and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Texas.

Patricia worked as a teacher's aide and she enjoyed playing shuffle board, cards, dominos, water aerobics and many church activities.

She is survived by her sons, Robert (Rosanne) Best and Michael (Karen) Best; grandsons, Douglas Sutter and Gregory Best and stepbrother, Norman Bailey.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Best and parents, John and Katherine Wagner.

Services were held Monday, Nov. 4 at Grace Lutheran Church of Oberlin with Pastor Josh Moldenhauer officiating. Private family burial will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church or Arthritis Foundation.

Online condolences may be made at www.cowling funeralhomeoh.com.

Carol Henderson Ganzel, 88, died Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, at her home in Oberlin. She was born in Cincinnati Sept. 16, 1931, the last of four children to Sarah Whitman Henderson and Howard Henderson.

Carol earned her B.A. from Carleton College in 1953 and her M.A. from the University of Chicago in 1954, both in English literature. At Chicago, she met Dewey Ganzel and they were married on July 27, 1955. She was an editor for the University of Chicago Press. In 1958, they moved to Oberlin, where Dewey took the position he would hold until his 1997 retirement, teaching in the Oberlin College English department. Their three daughters were all born in Oberlin (their son, David, died in infancy in Chicago in 1958). For nine years, beginning in the late 1960s, Carol was sales manager at the Oberlin Printing Company. She was later editor of the Oberlin College’s weekly faculty-staff newspaper, The Observer. She also served on the Ohio State Board of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). She and Dewey spent their retirement years traveling, entertaining family and friends and maintaining their 1880 house on Elm Street. They moved to Kendal at Oberlin in 2006.

Besides her parents and son, Carol was preceded in death by Dewey, who died in 2011; her sister, Helen McIlwraith and her brother, Russell Henderson.

She is survived by daughters, Rebecca (Micheal Thompson), Catherine (Douglas Lott) and Emily (Robert Frame); sister, Sylvia Skinner; sister-in-law, Muriel Henderson, both of Concord, Massachusetts; grandchildren, Caroline Thompson, Jason Lott and Jennifer Lott and 12 nieces and nephews.

A service of remembrance was held Saturday, Nov. 2 at Kendal at Oberlin. Private family graveside service in Westwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Oberlin College, Carleton College or the Ohio State Chapter of the ACLU. Arrangements through Cowling Funeral Home, www. cowlingfuneralhomeoh.com.

Jane Josephine Drennan Jane Josephine Drennan, 94, formerly of Rochester Township, passed away Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, surrounded by family at Samaritan Care Center in Medina. Born in Elkins, West Virginia on Dec. 19, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Kemble and Odessa (nee McCann) Manning.

She attended Fenn College of Business and retired from Oberlin College Library after many years.

Jane was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Wellington. She enjoyed sewing, knitting and quilting.

She was an avid reader who also enjoyed animals, especially her dogs. Jane loved bird watching and enjoyed identifying the different species, she had a "bird feeder" at Samaritan that provided delights for her and the deer.

She is survived by her children, Cynthia (Abdurahman) Drennan, Antoinette Chorba Rosemark, Helen Jane (Edward) Eichler, Mark Rosemark, Harry Allen (Betsy) Drennan and Martin Andrew (Kathy) Drennan; 19 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harry Drennan, Jr.; brother, Kemble Manning, Jr. and daughterin-law, Anne Rosemark.

Services were held Tuesday, Nov. 5 at St. Patrick's Church, Wellington. Burial was at Rochester Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Jane's family suggests donations to the Herrick Memorial Library, 101 Willard Memorial Sq., Wellington, OH 44090 or Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44110.

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

CAROLYN SUE JACKSON (nee Rexroad), 77, and a resident of Clarksfield, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at the home of her son, Ronald, following a brief illness Arrangements were entrusted by Hempel Funeral Home, Amherst.

WILLIAM CHARLES ELKIN SR., 74, of Norwalk, passed away Friday, November 1, 2019 at Welcome Nursing Home in Oberlin.

GEORGE L. BERRINGTON, 84, of Amherst, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 at New Life Hospice Center in Lorain, surrounded by his five daughters.

Peter Wentworth Crowell

Peter Wentworth Crowell died at the age of 86 on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake, after experiencing congestive heart failure brought on by late-stage Alzheimer's disease. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Peter was born Dec. 29, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois.

Truman and Nancy Crowell adopted him Jan. 28, 1933, it was an occasion of which his grandmother, Minnie G. A. Houston, remarked in her memorial and birthday book, Red Letter Days: "28 January 1933, aged one month, Peter came home today and he is beautiful." Her entry cemented the special relationship shared from the start.

Peter became a big brother to Debby, then a few years after that Betsy and several years later, his younger brother, Tim. He spent his childhood years in Sandwich enjoying the many activities of a boy coming of age in rural Illinois, including scouting, frequent trips to the cinema and spending hazy summer days at the family's cottage at Walloon Lake and many visits to cousins in Oberlin. Peter also travelled with his Dad on frequent train rides into Chicago.

His father Truman was a U.S. Marine Combat Veteran of World War I. During World War II, Peter was his Dad's frequent helper and companion on Civil Defense missions and the war effort, where he aided in collecting scrap metal and spotting aircraft. After graduating from high school, Peter was drafted into the U.S. Army at the age of 21 during the Korean War. He was assigned to the HQ of the 17th Signal Battalion in Pirmasens, Germany as the company clerk.

Following his honorable discharge, Peter rejoined his family, now in Lorain County and embarked on a new life of work, study and service. He graduated from Oberlin Business College and was an early student at Lorain County Community College.

Peter began his diverse career working for the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services in Lorain and then General Motors at the Cadillac Tank Plant in Cleveland. There for LOIS JEAN HEMBREE (nee Butler), 72, of Lorain, a few years, he met his future wife, Christine (Tina). His went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, career continued at Fisher Guide in Elyria, where he spent Nov. 3, 2019, at her home, following a lengthy illness. the bulk of his 31 years with GM and at the CPC Parma Hempel Funeral Home handled arrangements. facility. After retiring from GM, he worked part time for 11 years at the Oberlin Public Library.

Peter and Tina were married April 25, 1964, and made their home in Elyria. They were married for 55 and a half years. They welcomed their first son, James, into the world in 1967. Shortly after, the growing family moved FROM A1 to Oberlin, where they would live for the next 36 years. A served as administrator of the archdiocese until a successor second son, Robert, was born in 1969 and their third son, was named.

David was born in 1973.

Lennon was appointed by Pope Benedict XVI in May 2006 Peter was an active member of their community who parto serve nearly 800,000 Catholics in Northeast Ohio. ticipated in the Black River Playhouse, 20/30 Club, Oberlin At the time, the church faced a shortage of priests and Community Players, Scouting via Pack 460 and Troops 401 declining church attendance. As a result, in 2008, Lennon and 464, Oberlin Hot Stove & Youth Soccer, Black River announced plans to close at least 30 area parishes, including Stamp Club and Friends of the Oberlin Public Library among Holy Cross and Sacred Heart of Jesus in Elyria, and SS. Cyril others. He was a frequent volunteer at Sacred Heart, St. Mary's Methodius, St. Joseph, St. Ladislaus and St. Stanislaus in and Elyria Catholic. Peter did all of this while continuing to Lorain. Mergers were announced for Holy Trinity, St. John the serve his Country in the U.S. Army Reserves, rising to the rank Baptist, St. Mary, and St. Vitus, all in Lorain. of First Sergeant.

The sweeping closures drew criticism from Cleveland City He enjoyed reading, at one point amassing a large collecCouncil members and others, and some Catholics sought tion of books, especially Military History. An avid philatelist, review of Lennon's decisions by the Congregation of Bishops. something he learned from his grandmother, he also had a After a rare investigation by the Vatican in 2011, the closings considerable stamp collection. One of his favorite hobbies was of 13 churches were reversed the following year. going through the family archives making various notes on geFather Frank Kosem, retired priest of the St. Jude Church in nealogy and tracing their lineage. He also had a lifelong mind Elyria, said Lennon is "in peace now." for trivia and enjoyed competing and sharing it. These are tesKosem said Lennon was a man who loved the church, and taments to the fact that his flame of curiosity never dwindled. worked very hard — maybe too hard.

Peter's dedication to the community showed during his "His heart was in the right place," Kosem said. "He had to presidency of the Oberlin Library Board. When Oberlin Colmake some hard decisions; he did what he thought he had to." lege decided to reorganize the Carnegie Building, Peter was an instrumental voice in the negotiations with the college to Vince Guerrieri and Laina Yost contributed to this story, acquire their permanent home on South Main Street. Peter which also includes details from wire reports. was well known within the community as a willing helper. His contributions to others were the threads that braided together a long and fulfilling life, which stretched from the Great Depression to the advent of the Information Age. His patience, smile and lending hands will be missed.

Peter is survived by his wife, Christine "Tina" (Payne); sister Elizabeth "Betsy" Crowell; brother, Truman M. "Tim" Crowell and his wife, Jo Ann Boylan; son, Jim, his wife, Heather Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 (Sturgess); grandsons, Ben and Alex; son, Bob, his wife, Kenyokee (Clinton); grandchildren, Ethan, Ella and Miles and son, David; nieces, Marta Murvosh, Helena Murvosh and Anne Baker; nephew, David Park Massey; nieces, Olivia, MacKenzie and Jessica Crowell.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Deborah "Debby" Murvosh and his parents, Truman MacKenzie and Nancy Houston Crowell.

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FROM A1 everyone who participates in the event and report it to Jumpstart’s Read for the Record program. • OBERLIN: “Families and the Challenge of Mental Illnessâ€? will be presented at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7 at Kendal at Oberlin’s Heiser Auditorium.

Kendal resident Malcom Peel, former board president of the Nord Center, will speak based on his extensive experience on the local, state and national levels advocating for mental health issues. The event is free and open to the public.

Herrick Memorial Library.

Take samples of your writing to share with the group.

New members are welcome. Registration is encouraged.

To register, call the library at 440-647-2120.

Nov. 7, 14 and 21 • WELLINGTON: Putter the reader dog will visit and listen to children read from 3:15-4:15 p.m. on Thursdays, Nov. 7, 14 and 21 at the Herrick Memorial Library.

Kids can spend 15 minutes reading a book or story to Putter and build their reading skills. Putter is a registered therapy dog who adores listening to a good story. He does not mind if the child makes reading mistakes. Stop in at the library to reserve a reading spot or call 440-647-2120.

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Nov. 7 and 21 • WELLINGTON: The Wellington Writers Group will meet from 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Nov. 7 and 21 at the

OBITUARIES Phyllis Jean Sherrard Wertenberger Phyllis Jean Sherrard Wertenberger, 86, died Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, at her home following an illness. A native of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Lillie Catlett Sherrard.

She received an Associates' degree and became the first female police officer in the City of Amherst, where she served for 10 years.

She became a homemaker following the birth of her children. She and her beloved husband of 33 years, the late Willard Earl Wertenberger, enjoyed square dancing and were members of the Timber Ridge Twirlers in Berkeley Springs. She also enjoyed reading, tending her flowers and gardens and spending time with her family. She joined Grace United Methodist Church in Vermilion, as a child and later moved her membership to Union Chapel Methodist Church in Berkeley Heights.

In addition to her parents and husband; one daughter, Jennifer "Jenny" Ann Wertenberger Shea and six siblings preceded her in death.

Survivors include her daughter and Jenny's twin, Jacqueline K. Wertenberger Patterson (James) of Suwanee, Georgia; son, Bill Wertenberger of Shelbyville; four sisters, Frances Christy and Jane Molnar, both of Stow, Ohio, Brenda Cobb (Cliff) of Berlin Heights and Cindy Stotler (Bud) of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia; two brothers, David Sherrard (Sherry) of Norwalk and Edward Sherrard (Sue) of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia; three grandchildren, Ryan Shea (Sarah) of Louisville and Alexandra and Trey Patterson of Suwanee, Georgia; great-granddaughter, Athena Shea of Louisville and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Life service will be held in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia later where her cremated remains will be privately interred with her husband and daughter.

Webb Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.webb funeralhome.com.

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Celebrate Thanksgiving responsibly — have a designated driver or use Arive Alive, sponsored by Lorain County Prosecutor Dennis Will.

The program allows you to call for a free ride home in Lorain County. Call Safe & Reliable Transportation at 800-461-9357 and mention either Arrive Alive or the Lorain County prosecutor's office.

Or you can use Lyft with code LCPOUT11.

The offer is valid for rides up to $60 from 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1.

Rides must begin and end in Lorain County. Up to 300 rides are available via Lyft.

• AMHERST TWP.: “The Jungle Bookâ€? will be presented Nov. 7-10 and 15-17 at Workshop Players Theater, 44820 Middle Ridge Rd. Shows are at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday shows are at 3 p.m.

In this adaptation of the classic adventure story, directed

by Jennifer Ludwig, Mowgli grows up believing he’s as fierce a wolf as any of the members of his pack. When he learns he is actually a human, he must discover how to reconcile these different identities and decide whether to remain with the pack or return to the human world from which he was born. What will he choose? And will he be trained in the Law of the Jungle in time to defeat Shere Khan, the most feared animal of all?

The production features Maggie Barber, Deborah Burrow, Ashley Crawford, Lucy Fenik, Alicia Howard, Gloriana Howard, Maren Jesko, Nyah Jesko, Samantha Pasa, Dawson Raines, Makayla Raines, Leanna Raines, Olivia Rindenour, Rachel Suhy, Noah Underhill, Zoe Underhill and Stephen Witherspoon The show is for all ages. Doors open 45 minutes before show time. Tickets are $15 each and group rates available. Call the box office at 440-988-5613 or visit www. workshopplayers.com.

Nov. 8 and 9 • AMHERST: A fall rummage and bake sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8 and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 9 at Amherst United Methodist Church, 396 Park Ave.

Saturday, Nov. 9 • OBERLIN: The “Everything Christmas Saleâ€? will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9 at Oberlin First United Methodist Church, 45 South Professor St. Shop for the right decoration for your home or dorm. • OBERLIN: A food distribution event will be held

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from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday Nov. 9 at Oberlin Community Services, 285 South Professor St. Doors open at 9:15 a.m. Enjoy a cooking demonstration while you wait. Be sure to take photo ID and grocery bags if you have them.

For more information, call 440-774-6579. • SULLIVAN: The 25th Annual “Christmas By the Riverâ€? craft show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9 at Black River Elementary School, 257 County Road 40.

Sponsored by the Black River Academic Boosters, it will feature more than 80 vendors with a variety of gift ideas, seasonal decorations, jewelry and handcrafted items. Lunch will be available and admission is a nonperishable food item. • WELLINGTON: Learn to decorate a gingerbread house from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Herrick Memorial Library.

You can also create a whole gingerbread village from printable houses. This program is appropriate for children ages four and up. Registration is requested and can be done at the children’s desk or by calling the library at 440-647-2120. • WELLINGTON: Spotlight 2019 will be presented by Wellington Community Theater at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Patricia Lindley Center for the Performing Arts.

Contestants will compete for cash in this variety show where the audience votes for the winner. There will also be raffles. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 10 • OBERLIN: A Sunday Object Talk will be presented at 2 p.m. on Nov. 10 at the Allen Memorial Art Museum, 87 North Main St. Oberlin College student Lucy Soth will speak on an astrolabe modeled after the work of Abd al-A’imma, on view at the AMAM. Meet in the King Sculpture Court.

Monday, Nov. 11 • SULLIVAN: A Veterans Day breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11 at Black River High School, 233 County Rd. 40.

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America students will prepare a breakfast of sausage gravy and biscuits, breakfast casseroles, pancakes, fruit salad, coffee, and juice for attendees. The meal, followed by an assembly, will honor local veterans and their families.

Veterans, spouses of veterans, and their special students are invited to attend.

Those who wish to attend are asked to RSVP to FCCLA adviser Jenny Demczyk at 419-736-3303 ext. 521. • AMHERST: The Amherst Public Library board of trustees will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11 at the MORE ON PAGE A4

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• OBERLIN: A vegan Thanksgiving feast will be held on Nov. 11 as part of the Meatless Mondays and Beyond meeting at the Oberlin Public Library.

If you’re able, take a vegan holiday dish to share.

Many traditional dishes are simple to make vegan with small substitutions. Doors open at 5:45 p.m.; at 6:30 p.m., there will be a presentation on vegan myth-busting, addressing a few of the misperceptions of a vegan diet.

The event is free and all are welcome. For more information, contact Kimberly Thompson at kimmert2001@yahoo.com or 805-245-0730.

• NORTH RIDGEVILLE: “Armistice Day Special: World War I and the Draft” will be presented at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11 during an Ohio Genealogical Society Lorain County Chapter meeting at the North Ridgeville Branch Library, 35700 Bainbridge Rd. A social time will begin at 6:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.

Norm Lewicki will explain how the World War I draft worked and why it is such an important resource for genealogists. He will also discuss the impact the draft had on Armistice Day. Samples of each of the three different draft cards will be included in a handout.

Tuesday, Nov. 12 • OBERLIN: Learn about artist Gustav Klimt and his contemporaries during a Tuesday Tea program at 3 p.m. on Nov. 12 at the Allen Memorial Art Museum, 87 North Main St. Ellen Johnson ’33 Assistant Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art Andrea Gyorody considers Klimt’s 1903 painting “Pale Face” in the context of other works by the artist in the Allen’s collection, and by fellow Austrian Egon Schiele. Tea and cookies will follow this free program.

• AMHERST: The history of the Nordson Corporation will be explored in a presentation at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at the Amherst Sandstone Village Grange Hall, 763 Milan Ave. Gerard Torma of Global Business & Cultures Consulting will speak. He is retired after working for 34 years at the Nordson Corporation.

The program is free. Refreshments will be served.

RSVP by calling the Amherst Historical Society at 440-988-7255.

• AMHERST: The C.S. Lewis and Friends Book Group will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at the Amherst Public Library.

Readers will discuss “The Screwtape Letters.” For more information, contact Marcia Geary at 440-988-

9803 or mgeary@gearylawllc.com.

• WELLINGTON: The Annual Meeting of the Lorain County Agricultural Society will be held Tuesday, Nov. 12 at the Lorain County Fairgrounds. A monthly Fair Board meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. followed by the Annual Meeting at 8 p.m.

Newly-elected directors will be sworn in, election of officers will be held, pass and ticket prices will be set for the 2020 fair and proposed amendments to the constitution will be voted on. Visit the “Fair Board” tab at www.loraincountyfair.com for the language of the proposed amendments.

• WELLINGTON: The Herrick Memorial Library board will meet at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at the library. The meeting is open to the public.

• WELLINGTON: Learn to knit a cute door or wall decoration for the holidays at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at the Herrick Memorial Library.

The event is for adults. Participants can learn to craft a basic tree form to take home and decorate to their taste. Tools and yarn will be provided at this free workshop.

Space is limited and registration is required. Call the library at 440-647-2120 to register.

Wednesday, Nov. 13 • AMHERST: Make a family-friendly craft from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at the Amherst Public Library.

All ages are invited to stop by and work together to create a decoration for your Thanksgiving table. All supplies will be provided.

Thursday, Nov. 14 • OBERLIN: The Oberlin Public Library board of trustees will meet at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14 a the library.

The meeting is open to the public.

• AMHERST TWP.: “The Jungle Book” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14 at the Workshop Players Theater, 44820 Middle Ridge Rd. The Brownhelm Historical Association fundraises all year long to continue its work restoring and preserving historic landmarks in Brownhelm Township. To repay the support the BHA has received throughout 2019, it is sponsoring the performance as a fundraiser that will be used exclusively to fund a scholarship for a Firelands High School senior and purchase books for Firelands Elementary School.

There will be raffle baskets and a 50-50 raffle. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased by contacting the BHA at brownhelmhistory@gmail.com or online through Eventbrite.com or the BHA Facebook page.

• AMHERST: Make glass jar lanterns at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14 at the Amherst Public Library.

In the spirit of National Recycling Day, create a unique decoration for your Thanksgiving table. All supplies will be provided for registered attendees. This program is intended for ages 12 and older.

Registration is required. Visit www.amherstpubliclibrary.org or call 440-988-4230.

Friday, Nov. 15 • OBERLIN: An informal gallery talk will be held at 10:15 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 15 at the Allen Memorial Art Museum, 87 North Main St. Kevin Greenwood, Joan L. Danforth Curator of Asian Art, will focus on works from the exhibition “The Enchantment of the Everyday.” This free program is part of the museum’s AMAM in the AM series on the third Friday of the month.

• OBERLIN: The Oberlin Heritage Center’s annual Trivia Night will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15 at the First Church in Oberlin UCC Fellowship Hall, 106 North Main St. Round up a team of players or play on your own to test your knowledge of pop culture, sports, music, and more. WOBL/WDLW morning show host Super Dave Andrews will serve as master of ceremonies. The evening includes food, side games, raffles and prizes.

Advance registration is encouraged.

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets include pizza and beverage; advance reservations are $12 for adults and $6 for children; or purchase tickets at the door for $15 for adults and $7 for kids. Proceeds support the ongoing work of the nonprofit Oberlin Heritage Center.

Reserve your spot at www.oberlinheritagecenter.org or by calling 440-774-1700.

Nov. 15-17 • AMHERST: The Friends of Amherst Public Library Fall Book Sale will be held starting with a members-only presale from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15 at the library.

The sale will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, and 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 17.

A large variety of adult and children’s hard cover books, paperbacks and DVDs will be available. Scanners will be allowed on Sunday only. A special sale will be held Sunday for $3 a bag provided by the Friends. The funds will help to support the library’s programming and services.

For more information, call 440-988-4230.

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AMHERST NEWS-TIMES THURSDAY, NOV. 7, 2019 • SERVING AMHERST SINCE 1919

ELECTION 2019

YOUR NEW AMHERST CITY COUNCIL

All results are unofficial until certified by the Lorain County Board of Elections.

AMHERST

Change was inevitable for Amherst city government this year, with a newcomer guaranteed in the Third Ward seat vacated

by Councilman Chuck Winiarski (R).

Several positions were also guaranteed to remain unchanged — Mayor Mark Costilow (R) was unopposed and will serve another four-year term, as was Law Director Tony Pecora (D). Also facing no challenge were Council President Jennifer Wasilk (R) and First Ward Councilman Brian Dembinski (D).

At-large (three seats open) • Martin Heberling (D) — 1,352 — 24.96 percent • David Janik (D) — 1,440 — 26.59 percent • Bradley Lacko (R) — 1,142 — 21.09 percent • Phil Van Treuren (R) — 1,482 — 27.36 percent

Brian Dembinski First Ward

Ed Cowger Second Ward

Jake Wachholz Third Ward

Matt Nahorn Fourth Ward

Martin Heberling At-Large

David Janik At-Large

Phil Van Treuren At-Large

Jennifer Wasilk Council President

Second Ward (one seat open) • Ed Cowger (R) — 415 — 59.03 percent • John Horn (D) — 288 — 40.97 percent Third Ward (one seat open) • Shelma Bockey (R) — 191 — 40.55 percent • Jake Wachholz (D) — 280 — 59.45 percent Fourth Ward (one seat open) • David Kovacs (D) — 342 — 49.78 percent • Matthew Nahorn (R) — 345 — 50.22 percent

SOUTH AMHERST

David Troike was unopposed for a four-year term on Village Council. James Balog and David Faight each secured fouryear terms on the Board of Public Affairs.

Leshinski gets another term as mayor JASON HAWK EDITOR

Mayor • Robert James — 106 — 30.64 percent • David Leshinski — 240 — 69.36 percent

AMHERST TOWNSHIP

Challenger Jim McCann withdrew from the trustee race in Amherst Township, paving the way to another four-year term for incumbent David Urig. Fiscal officer Christine Kish was also unopposed for a four-year term.

BROWNHELM TOWNSHIP

Marsha Doane Funk was unopposed for a four-year term as fiscal officer. The situation was quite different, though, in the race for township trustee, which drew four candidates.

Trustee (one open seat) • Gregory Abraham — 689 — 50.77 percent • Jason Hamman — 77 — 5.67 percent • Don Nieding — 164 — 12.09 percent • Tom Rini — 427 — 31.47 percent

AMHERST SCHOOL BOARD

Incumbents Rex Engle and Marc Zappa were unopposed to keep their Board of Education seats and will each serve another four-year term.

Voters OK $225K village fire levy JASON HAWK EDITOR

Firefighters effectively made their case to voters, winning a 1.5-mill property tax increase to help keep the South Amherst Fire Department fleet on the road.

The small village saw 224 voters (58.49 percent) support the proposed levy, and 159 (41.51 percent) oppose it on Tuesday.

Issue 29 was billed as a way to fix old fire trucks that have to remain in service until South Amherst can bankroll new ones.

It’s expected to raise $44,382 per year for the next five years, according to the Lorain County Auditor’s Office.

That will cost village residents $52.50 more per year for every $100,000 worth of real estate they own.

Fire Chief Al Schmitz said he needs the money to patch up a 30-year-old engine with a leaking water tank and worn-down brakes.

The SAFD’s rescue truck, used in responses to motor vehicle crashes, is 21 years old and has some mechanical issues that need addressed. Schmitz said he put $15,000 into repairs for that truck this year alone.

He laid South Amherst’s money woes at the feet of former Village Clerk Kimberly Green, who pleaded guilty of stealing more than $677,000 in taxpayer money, mainly from the safety forces fund.

It was Schmitz who noticed big, unexplained transfers out of the account. Green admitted to using the cash to support her gambling habit, purchasing thousands upon thousands of dollars in lottery tickets.

Turnout was tiny Tuesday, but enough to secure re-election for South Amherst Mayor David Leshinski, who defeated challenger Bob James 240-106.

"I take it very seriously, being a public servant, and trying to meet the needs of people," Leshinski said on Election Night after unofficial results were posted by the Lorain County Board of Elections.

He sees his 69.36 percent victory as a mandate to

move forward with plans for economic development in the village of roughly 1,700.

Leshinski said South Amherst would benefit from sewers, which could also help push forward development of the former Cleveland Quarries property.

Industrial Realty Group, of Los Angeles, California, bought the defunct 900acre sandstone quarries in 2007 after a $1.5 billion plan to create a resort there died. IRG's aim is to build nearly 50 million-dollar homes, as well as a small hotel and spa.

David Leshinski Leshinski said the village needs that kind of investment.

It's poised to lose South Amherst Middle School in

the next couple of years, as the Firelands Schools shut it down and move to a single campus on Vermilion Road in Henrietta Township.

That will be a blow to the village's income tax collections, said Leshinski. He wants to find a new tenant for the old school — "The building is very viable.

It can be repurposed," he said.

While Firelands at one time floated the idea of giving the vacated middle school to the village for LESHINSKI PAGE B4

Pot possession gambit misses mark SEAN McDONNELL THE CHRONICLE-TELEGRAM

Issue 20, the Amherst ballot issue that would have reduced penalties for misdemeanor marijauna offense, was defeated 1,304 to 1,194 on Tuesday, according to unofficial results from the Lorain County Board of Elections.

If it passed, the issue would have changed section 513.20 in Amherst’s Codified Ordinances, titled “Marihuana laws and penalties” and changed the fine for marijuana misdemeanors to $0.

John Horn, who filed the petition that got the issue on the ballot, said he would not try to get it put up to a vote again in the future. He said he doesn’t expect it to be on the ballot again.

“I collected all those signatures myself,” Horn said. “So unless somebody else steps up and wants to do it, I don't see it happening.”

Horn had originally collected 896 signatures when he filed it in November of 2018. He said the goal of the ordinance change was to decriminalize marijuana by reducing the penalties.

“There’s no benefits to charging

citizens with marijuana misdemeanor charges,” he said.

Amherst Police Chief Joseph Kucirek said previously that the department was opposed to Issue 20. The police department later put out a statement, opposing the issue.

“This legislation appears to be for the sole purpose of a select few who wish to engage in activity which is currently illegal, including the possession, use, cultivating, or trafficking of a controlled substance, without consequence, as long as the weight of the marijuana is less than 200 grams,” the statement said.

'Cascade' of water dampens Powers progress, pushes back dedication JASON HAWK EDITOR

Five classrooms and 22 storage units were soaked last weekend by a water leak in Amherst's nearly-finished $31.5 million Powers Elementary School, which has been under construction the past year.

The problem was traced back to a manufacturer's defect in a secondfloor faucet, according to district Building and Grounds Supervisor Chuck Grimmett.

"We don't know exactly how long it leaked," he said.

It started sometime Friday night.

An electrician who arrived around 6:30 a.m. Saturday found water "cas-

cading down the stairwell" and ran to shut off the source, he said.

"From what I understand, there was extensive water all over the flooring, which was all covered. The lower classrooms, two of those were flooded with water standing in them," said Grimmett.

There's no way to know how many gallons leaked, he said. Nor was there a damage estimate available from the insurance adjuster.

The silver lining is that the damage will go against the builder's risk insurance, which means no out-ofpocket costs for the Amherst Schools.

The leak started in an upstairs maker-space with large sinks. Water surged into a downstairs art room and three special education classrooms.

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It saturated carpets, waterlogged built-in casework and ruined 22 mobile cabinets being stored in the affected area, Grimmett said.

There were no student desks or teaching materials moved into that area yet, he said.

Workers have started removing drywall and checking insulation for water damage. All the flooring is coming up and nothing that got wet with be reused to avoid the potential for mold.

Water spilled into the hallway as well. Grimmett said drains kept it from seeping into the nearby cafeteria and gymnasium.

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COMETS FOOTBALL FINISHES 7-3 Photos by Joe Colon | Amherst News-Times

Avon running back Devon Hunter rushed for 227 yards and three touchdowns, catching a fourth, to lead the Eagles to a 49-21 victory in the final game of the regular season. Aiden Steele, Kyle Ferguson and Aidan Johnson scored touchdowns for Amherst but the defensive line couldn't find a solution for Hunter and the game spiraled out of control in the second half. The Avon win, capping a perfect season, clinched the No. 1 seed in Division II Region 6. The Comets finished the year at 7-3 (6-3 in the Southwestern Conference), still their best season since 2009. "Everybody counted us out," said coach Mike Passerrello. "I think everybody was expecting two or three wins this year and these seniors didn't believe it, and this team is a true testament to playing together, and that is how they were able to get to 7-3.”

SCHEDULES Here’s a look at Amherst Comets varsity teams’ winter sports schedules.

Boys Basketball

• Friday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. at Lakewood, 14100 Franklin Blvd.

• Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. versus Midview at home.

• Friday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. versus North Olmsted at home.

• Friday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. at Olmsted Falls, 26939 Bagley Rd. • Monday, Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. at Firelands High School, 10643 Vermilion Rd., Henrietta Twp. • Friday, Dec. 27 and Saturday, Dec. 28, time TBA, Holiday Tournament at Wellington High School, 629 North Main St. • Friday, Jan. 3 at 7 p.m. versus Avon Lake at home.

• Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. at Berea-Midpark, 165 East Bagley Rd., Berea.

• Friday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. at Westlake, 27830 Hilliard Blvd.

• Saturday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. at Clearview, 4700 Broadway, Lorain.

• Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. versus North Ridgeville at home.

• Friday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. versus Avon at home.

• Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. versus Lakewood at home.

• Friday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. at Midview, 38199 Capel Rd., Grafton.

• Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. at North Olmsted, 27301 Butternut Ridge Rd., North Olmsted.

• Friday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. versus Olmsted Falls at home.

• Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. at Avon Lake, 175 Avon Belden Rd., Avon Lake.

• Friday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. versus Berea-Midpark at home.

• Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. versus Westlake at home.

• Friday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. at North Ridgeville, 34620 Bainbridge Rd. • Friday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. at Avon, 37545 Detroit Rd.

Girls Basketball

▲ Kyle Ferguson splits the defenders for a touchdown, taking a 15-yard pass from quarterback Tyler Brezina.

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• Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. versus North Ridgeville at home.

• Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. versus Avon at home.

• Saturday, Dec. 7 at 1:30 p.m. versus Lakewood at home.

• Monday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Keystone, 580 Opportunity Way, LaGrange.

• Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. at Midview, 38199 Capel Rd., Grafton.

• Saturday, Dec. 14 at 1:30 p.m. versus North Olmsted at home.

• Saturday, Dec. 21 at 1:30 p.m. versus Olmsted Falls at home.

• Monday, Dec. 23 at 5:30 p.m. at Firelands, 10643 Vermilion Rd., Henrietta Twp. • Friday, Dec. 27, and Saturday, Dec. 28, time TBD, Holiday Tournament at 6477 Center St., Mentor.

• Saturday, Jan. 4 at 1:30 p.m. at Avon Lake, 175 Avon Belden Rd. • Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. versus Berea-Midpark at home.

• Saturday, Jan. 11 at 1:30 p.m. versus Westlake at home.

• Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. at North Ridgeville, 34620 Bainbridge Rd. • Saturday, Jan. 18 at 1:30 p.m. at Avon, 37515 Detroit Rd. • Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. at Lakewood, 14100 Franklin Blvd.

• Saturday, Jan. 25 at 1:30 p.m. versus Midview at home.

• Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. at North Olmsted, 27301 Butternut Ridge Rd. • Saturday, Feb. 1 at 1:30 p.m. at Olmsted Falls, 26939 Bagley Rd. • Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. versus Avon Lake at home.

• Saturday, Feb. 8 at 1:30 p.m. at Berea-Midpark, 165 East Bagley Rd., Berea.

• Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. at Westlake, 27830 Hilliard Blvd.

BRIEFS Marching Comets

Congratulations to the Amherst Marching Comets for earning a superior rating for the 15th straight year at the state marching band finals. The band earned the honor Saturday.

SWC cheerleading

The Amherst Comets placed fourth Monday night at the Southwestern Conference Cheer Competition. Great job!

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Write a card or color a picture for active duty service members and veterans through Operation Gratitude.

Visit the second floor of the Amherst Public Library through Monday, Nov. 11. All materials will be provided for all ages. For more information, call 440-988-4230.

New deputies sworn in

Two new Lorain County sheriff's deputies were sworn in at the end of October. Jordan Ault of Amherst and Caitlin Bolden of Wakeman are 2019 graduates of the Lorain County Community College Police Academy.

Veterans Day downtown

A ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11 in front of the military murals located in the Amherst city parking lot on Park Avenue.

It will feature master of ceremonies Lou Maglio of Fox 8 News in Cleveland; guest speaker Jim Stark, author and Navy pilot; and, weather permitting, a fly-over. There will also be a tribute to Lou Repko and Jim Williams, veterans who have recently passed away.

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SCHEDULES Here’s a look at the road ahead for the Firelands Falcons varsity teams this winter.

Boys Basketball

• Saturday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Western Reserve, 3841 U.S. Route 20 East, Collins.

• Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. versus Padua Franciscan at home.

• Friday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. at Keystone, 580 Opportunity Way, LaGrange.

• Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. versus Oberlin at home.

• Friday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. versus Brookside at home.

• Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. at Clearview, 4700 Broadway, Lorain.

• Monday, Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. versus Amherst at home.

• Friday, Jan. 3 at 7 p.m. at Wellington, 629 North Main St. • Friday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. versus Columbia at home.

• Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. versus Black River at home.

• Friday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. versus Keystone at home.

• Friday, Jan 24 at 7 p.m. at Brookside, 1662 Harris Rd., Sheffield Village.

• Saturday, Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at Open Door Christian School, 8287 West Ridge Rd., Elyria Twp. • Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Vermilion, 1250 Sanford St. • Friday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. versus Clearview at home.

• Saturday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. versus Edison at home.

• Friday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. at Oberlin, 281 North Pleasant St. • Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. versus Wellington at home.

• Friday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. at Columbia, 14168 West River Rd. • Saturday, Feb. 15 at 5 p.m. versus Cuyahoga Heights at home.

• Friday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. at Black River, 233 County Road 40, Sullivan.

Girls Basketball

• Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. at Lutheran West, 3850 Linden Rd., Rocky River.

• Saturday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. versus Vermilion at home.

• Monday, Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. versus Midview at home.

• Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. at Keystone, 580 Opportunity Way, LaGrange.

• Saturday, Dec. 7 at 1:30 p.m. versus Brookside at home.

• Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. at Clearview, 4700 Broadway, Lorain.

• Saturday, Dec. 14 at 2:30 p.m. at Mapleton, 1 Mountie Dr., Ashland.

• Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. versus Oberlin at home.

• Saturday, Dec. 21 at 1:30 p.m. at Wellington, 629 North Main St. • Monday, Dec. 23 at 5:30 p.m. versus Amherst at home.

• Saturday, Jan. 4 at 1:30 p.m. versus Columbia at home.

• Monday, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. versus Edison at home.

• Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. versus Black River at home.

• Saturday, Jan. 11 at 1 p.m. at Open Door Christian School, 8287 West Ridge Rd., Elyria Twp. • Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. versus Keystone at home.

• Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. at Brookside, 1662 Harris Rd., Sheffield Village.

• Saturday, Jan. 25 at 1:30 p.m. versus Clearview at home.

• Monday, Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at Rocky River, 20951 Detroit Rd. • Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. at Oberlin, 281 North Pleasant St. • Saturday, Feb. 1 at 1:30 p.m. versus Wellington at home.

• Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. at Columbia, 14168 West River Rd. • Monday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Lorain, 2600 Ashland Ave. • Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. at Black River, 233 County Road 40, Sullivan.

2020 calendars on sale

The Brownhelm Historical Association's 2020 wall calendars are on sale now, marking the 25th year they've been produced.

This year's calendar, "Digging Deep at Brownhelm Cemetery," focuses on the work the cemetery restoration crew has done at the Brownhelm Cemetery. Each month highlights a stone that has been restored along with history about the family that the stone belongs to.

Proceeds from the sale of the calendars will be put toward the cemetery restoration fund for future work. Calendars are $5 each and may be purchased at membership meetings and events; or you can email brownhelm history@gmail.com to have one mailed to you for an extra $2.50.

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Muth will be enshrined in Hall of Fame JASON HAWK EDITOR

Beloved Firelands teacher and coach Jim Muth, who died in 2013, will be posthumously inducted Tuesday into the Lorain County Volleyball Coaches Association's Hall of Fame.

The honor will be conferred between games at the Senior All-Star Volleyball Match, which will begin at 6 p.m. at Elyria High School, 601 Middle Ave. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students.

Muth was unanimously voted into the Hall of Fame during the Association's fall meeting.

"I think it's long overdue," said Firelands Athletic Director Ty Stillman.

"I think his legacy goes a long way, not just on the volleyball court, but he was one of the best teachers Firelands has ever had," he said.

To have him honored is another feather in Muth's cap but also one for the school system, he said. "It makes the people at Firelands and it makes the kids he affected in such a

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The late Jim Muth will be inducted into the Lorain County Volleyball Coaches Association's Hall of Fame on Tuesday.

positive way really prideful of all he was able to accomplish in his time here."

Muth was 41 when he died in June 2013. His passing came nearly two years after he was injured in a two-car crash on Russia Road not far

from his home — the other driver, Donald Kneisel, 79, died a couple of weeks after the crash.

"Jim fought valiantly and with great will," said Muth's mother, Sandra Muth after announcing her son's death on social media. "It was a long fight, often with much pain. It is good he no longer needs to have one more test run, one more needle inserted, one more medication to take or one more seizure to feel."

What followed was an outpouring of love from the Firelands community, especially from the many students Muth had an impact on.

In addition to teaching social studies at Firelands High School, he had grown close to his girls volleyball players, and they shed tears for him at candlelight vigils.

Muth was also president of the Ohio Volleyball Coaches Association.

A 1990 graduate of Midview High School, he earned a bachelor's degree in education and a master's in educational administration from Ashland University. He returned to Midview Middle School to start his teaching career before taking the job at Firelands.

Former probation official guilty DAVE O’BRIEN THE CHRONICLE-TELEGRAM

Avoiding a felony conviction, a former county law enforcement official was convicted of a misdemeanor criminal charge Oct. 25 and ordered to pay more than $1,400 in restitution to a former employer from which he stole.

Bart Hobart, 60, of Amherst, pleaded no contest to one count of unauthorized use of property, a fourth-degree misdemeanor, in Lorain County Common Pleas Court.

Judge Chris Cook found Hobart guilty of the charge and sentenced him to 30 days in jail and a $250 fine. All the jail time and fines were suspended on the condition Hobart have no similar offense for one year and pay $1,447.33 restitution to Sugar Ridge Towing.

One count of theft, a fifth-degree felony, was dismissed as part of plea

negotiations, Assistant Lorain County Prosecutor Paul Griffin said.

The other count, also a fifth-degree felony theft, was lowered to the fourthdegree misdemeanor.

Defense attorney Mike Duff said his client would be able to make the restitution immediately.

Hobart was indicted in February 2018 on two felony charges after Sugar Ridge Towing filed a complaint. It alleged that Hobart, while working as a wrecker driver, would take the money paid by people whose vehicles had been towed and release the vehicles back to them, then pocket the money.

A review of the company's books was done for the span of time between December 2015 and October 2017, Lorain County Prosecutor Dennis Will said following Hobart's indictment.

Hobart has had several run-ins in recent years. He pleaded guilty to misdemeanor theft charges in January

2017 over his handling of money he received from the sale of two countyowned guns.

In March 2017, Hobart was charged with obstruction of justice in connection with an incident in which he and his wife Lisa — then Lorain County budget director — argued while returning home from a night of drinking.

Lisa Hobart told police that Bart Hobart grabbed the wheel of the couple's 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and caused it to crash on North Ridge Road. She stayed at the scene while Bart Hobart walked home, bleeding from a head wound.

Having failed sobriety tests, Lisa Hobart pleaded no contest to a drunken driving charge in July 2017 in Oberlin Municipal Court. The couple divorced in April 2018, according to Lorain County court records, and Lisa Hobart retired as county budget director in April of this year.

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Amherst Steele High School senior Matthew Kirsch finished 52nd overall at the tail end of October at the OHSAA regional cross country championships. He cemented a career personal best time of 17:03.28 in his final cross country race for the Comets.

Kirsch is a four-time regional qualifier and a four-time varsity letter-winner.

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JVS levy gets shot down LAINA YOST THE CHRONICLE-TELEGRAM

Voters denied the Lorain County Joint Vocational School its 10-year additional levy.

The levy was voted down 26,998 to 21,738, or 55 percent to 45 percent, unofficially.

The proposal would have raised about $4 million a year to repair and update the buildings and facilities.

Superintendent Glenn Faircloth was not immediately available for comment Tuesday night.

A vehicle’s battery endures a lot of stress during the summer, and the heat from the sun is particularly damaging to its internal components.

In the winter, that damage manifests in the form of a dead battery, particularly after cold snaps and long periods of leaving a vehicle idle.

AAA recommends that vehicle owners have their batteries and charging systems tested sooner rather than later,

especially if their battery is more than three years old.

“With the winter months approaching, now is the time to make sure your battery is ready for the drastic temperature changes,” said Mike Hoshaw, vice president of automotive services at AAA East Central. “Having your battery tested during the fall season may prevent families from being stranded when adverse temperatures hit.”

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Under state law, it must first offer it to a STEM or charter school, though.

Leshinski said "it would be nice" to have a Lorain County Community College branch in the building, even if some rather extreme renovations would be necessary.

With the election over, James won't be sidelined. He'll continue to serve as president of Village Council through the end of 2021.

He threw his hat into the mayoral race as

a write-in candidate, saying he waited too long to get a campaign rolling.

On Monday, he said he understood his chances of winning weren't high, especially since he didn't do much canvassing.

James said his main point of contention with Leshinski is money management.

"The village is a giant construction site," he said, running down a short list of road and sewer projects. "Everything costs money."

Storm sewers are where cash needs to be invested, he said.

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Residents of the manufactured homes community also enjoyed cookies and cider at the community manager’s home. All food and activities were sponsored by Havenpark Capital management.

Crime lab levy fails 48-52 DAVE O’BRIEN THE CHRONICLE-TELEGRAM

A request for more money to support the Lorain County Crime/Drug Lab and move it to a more permanent location was narrowly defeated by voters on Tuesday.

With all precincts reporting, Issue 19 failed by a count of 28,801 votes (52 percent) against to 26,919 votes for (48 percent), according to complete but unofficial results from the Lorain County Board of Elections.

Commissioner Matt Lundy said the issue likely will appear before voters again in the future.

"It was a close vote, and we'll probably have to look at doing it again soon because obviously it's needed and we want to make sure that in the midst of the epidemic in the county we've got a fully functional crime lab, especially with the dangers that the first responders are facing out there with this fentanyl, that is very life-threatening."

The levy would have cost the owner of a $100,000 home an additional $2.80 on their property taxes per year for five years. Lorain County Commissioners said it would raise approximately $595,000 annually.

An older levy passed in the 1980s has been funding the crime lab to the tune of $150,000 a year, with additional monetary support from the county's general fund.

With the money, the lab would have been able to move out of the basement — and former employee cafeteria — at the county Administration Building on Middle Avenue into another county-owned building on Broad Street in Elyria.

The new, permanent location would have

given the county more space for storage of physical evidence, testing of seized drugs and fingerprinting of criminal defendants and probationers. A permanent location also would have allowed the county to seek accreditation for the lab so it could go after state and federal grant money to support its mission.

Having a dedicated drug lab in Elyria would have cut down on the time it takes to test drugs seized on the street in a safe, controlled environment. Many police officers no longer field-test seized drugs due to the danger of exposure.

This issue, Commissioners said, became clear during and after the Oct. 29 incident in Oberlin that sickened six first-responders and healthcare workers and a civilian, all exposed to an unknown substance following an incident at the Oberlin Walmart that remains under investigation.

Lab analysts received two samples of the substance and tested it within an hour of the exposure, something Lab Director Elizabeth Doyle said was an advantage of having a locally-based lab.

"I guess it was as a result of the unfortunate incident in Oberlin, that it really brought to light the importance of having a crime lab and the dangers first responders face," Lundy said.

He said Commissioners will continue to try and educate voters on the need to support the Crime/Drug Lab's mission.

"We need to have an effective crime lab that is certified, and then we'll be able to pursue grant money opportunities," he said. "I guess we're disappointed. We still have a major (opioid) epidemic in the county ... so we'll work harder and we'll sit down and analyze the votes and try to figure out in which communities we need to work harder getting the message across."

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Faircloth had said he wanted to use the money to address a number of issues at the site, including old galvanized piping, parking lots, lighting, carpeting, security concerns, ceiling tiles and bathrooms.

The levy would have cost the owner of a $100,000 home about $23.16 per year.

The local chapter of Totally Engaged Americans — the tea party — provided vocal opponents of the levy, calling it an "unnecessary tax," and a member of the JVS board, Ayers Ratliff, purchased ads in local newspapers in opposition of the levy.

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As it is, the leak has canceled a dedication ceremony planned for Sunday, Nov. 17.

Grimmett said the public won't be allowed in the building until a permanent occupancy permit is issued.

The building is set to open Monday, Jan. 6 when students return from winter break.

For right now — and this could change — it doesn't appear the leak will delay that opening, he said.

"It will be a challenge to get everything moved in time because we've lost that soft move. And we're happy we didn't move a lot of (teachers' materials) because there would have been a lot more damage," he said.

A temporary occupancy permit is expected this week, which means maintenance workers will be able to start setting up classrooms.

Grimmett said the district has cleared its elevator inspection and is waiting on clearance for the cafeteria and other specialized parts of the PK-3 school.

Preschool, kindergarten and first grade sections of the building are completely finished.

Workers are finishing up second and third grade areas — cleaning floors, installing sprinkler heads and sliding in ceiling panels — then will move on to the Board of Education offices.

Superintendent Steven Sayers has long said the administrative offices are the lowest priority for the project. Students come first, he's said.

Board of Education staffers won't move into their new offices until after school starts, probably in January, according to Grimmett.

Outside the new Powers, playground soft surfaces have been installed. This week, Amherst logos are being inlaid in the surfaces and fencing is going up.

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The slate was full with 12 candidates in this year's City Council race. It's not the first time the Oberlin ballot has been loaded with names — as in years past, voters were split into small camps, making for tight results.

• Heather Adelman — 1,295 — 12.05 percent • Scott Broadwell — 723 — 6.73 percent • Peter Comings — 791 — 7.36 percent • Ray English — 988 — 9.20 percent • Elizabeth Meadows — 917 — 8.54 percent • Bill Miller — 305 — 2.84 percent • Kristin Peterson — 923 — 8.59 percent • Mary Price — 1,089 — 10.14 percent • Ronnie Rimbert — 821 — 7.64 percent • Kelley Singleton — 899 — 8.37 percent • Linda Slocum — 1,259 — 11.72 percent • Steven Thompson — 734 — 6.83 percent

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Robert Meilander will serve another four years as mayor after going uncontested this fall. Patricia Eschen and Michael Hill were shoe-ins for two open Village Council seats with fouryear terms.

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James Woodrum was elected trustee and John Ciarrone was elected fiscal officer, both unopposed and for four-year terms.

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Howard Born III was elected trustee and Joseph Siekeres was elected fiscal officer, both unopposed and for four-year terms.

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Andy Gulish was elected trustee and Lisa Akers was elected fiscal officer, both unopposed and for four-year terms.

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Mark Diedrick was elected trustee and Mandy Cecil was elected fiscal officer, both unopposed and for four-year terms.

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Incumbents Tom Meyers and Mike O'Keefe were unopposed and will each serve another four years on the Board of Education.

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Incumbent Ken Stanley and newcomer Deon Regis were unopposed for two open Board of Education seats with four-year terms. Regis will take the seat vacated by Barry Richard, who did not file to run for re-election.

Veterans Day: 'We have nothing' JASON HAWK EDITOR

There will be no ceremony honoring veterans next week in the city of Oberlin — a development that has at least one councilman upset.

City Council issued a Veterans Day proclamation, read Monday night by Councilwoman Kristin Peterson.

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Goodbye to the ol' chain gang JASON HAWK EDITOR

The "aloha chain gang" is calling it quits after about 20 years together on the sidelines at Oberlin varsity football home games.

Scott Broadwell, Pat Ives, Ross Peacock and Don Bryant have famously worn Hawaiian shirts while moving the chains for the Indians and

Phoenix over the years.

That tradition started when the crew decided to dress up for a homecoming game. Pinstripe suits were brought up and rejected — then someone, no one remembers exactly who, suggested aloha shirts.

The officials thought it was funny and so did the guys, so they kept the joke running.

"We get a lot of comments from the players, the coaches, the people up in

the stands. It's been a lot of fun," said Broadwell.

All four are now in their 60s.

"We're all old-timers. Even though we're still in good enough shape to do it, maybe it's time for younger people to take over," Ives said.

For Broadwell, who's been moving the chains for 29 years, helping out at Oberlin football games is a family

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Pat Ives, Don Bryant, Scott Broadwell and Ross Peacock have been the "chain gang" at Friday night football games in Oberlin for decades.

Police and fire chiefs are still waiting to learn exactly what substance caused a scare last week that led to a hazardous materials response on Oberlin's south side.

Although experts suspect fentanyl, it's still being tested by the Lorain County Drug Lab. Investigators are waiting for results of tests run on a suspect and several victims, including a police officer, EMT and a couple of emergency room staff at Mercy Health Allen

Wellington firefighters, Oberlin police, Oberlin firefighters and ChemTron investigated a pick-up truck and a police cruiser in the Oberlin Walmart parking lot last week for suspected fentanyl that sent several patients to the hospital.

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Oberlin police chief Ryan Warfield said the substance can be inhaled, ingested or passed by skin contact.

"We don't know the transportation method" that led

to exposure during the Oct. 29 emergency in the parking lot of Walmart on U.S. Route 20, he said.

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Snow ban in effect

Oberlin's snow ban is in effect from now through April 1, which means no parking on any city street from 2-6 a.m. every day.

But here's something you need to know: There doesn't need to be snow for the ban to be enforced.

Fines for parking on the street during ban hours are $20 for the first violation, $50 for the second and $75 for every violation that follows. Vehicles can also be towed for the third and additional violations, police warn.

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vigilance of our nation’s military veterans, who have sacrificed to preserve and protect it."

Councilman Ronnie Rimbert, a veteran of the U.S. Marines, voiced anger that Oberlin has no Veterans Day ceremony.

He said even small villages across the county observe Veterans Day: "They all have something. We have nothing, and I don't understand it, I really don't."

Rimbert, heat in his voice, said it's "a community issue, and that's why we're looked at a little different in this whole county — because we don't participate in certain things that we're supposed to participate in."

"Hopefully we can correct this, because this is not correct. This is not right," he said.

Veteran John Cannon accepted the proclamation on behalf of American Legion Post 656.

He voiced appreciation for Rimbert's comments and thanked Peterson for giving his post special recognition.

"I'm sorry that the city and township and the college couldn't come together and put a program for the veterans (together)," Cannon said.

Maybe next year, something will be different, he said.

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tradition. He started off as the ball boy back in the 1960s, watching some of the best Oberlin teams ever to grace the field.

But long before his time, around 1935, his grandfather, Hartley Broadwell, worked in the press box, announcing games and keeping score. Scott's father, Howard Broadwell, started doing the chin gang in the mid-1950s and had to step away after a stroke in 1991.

"They needed someone for that fall and I said sure," Scott said.

Over the years, there have been plenty of honorary chain gang members who have "done time" on the sidelines when called upon. Broadwell said Craig Enos, Wayne Walker and Barry Richard have all been part of the fun.

Scott's son, Steve Broadwell, has also chipped in, making it a four-generation family calling. As long as Oberlin has played football, there's been a Broadwell on the sidelines.

When Oberlin High School Stadium closed this year and games moved to Oberlin College, the core gang felt it was a natural time to say goodbye.

"We're all in our 60s, which isn't old, I don't think.

Sometimes it feels it," said Broadwell. "There are some nights I want to stay home."

"We're all allowed to change our mind in our old age," said Ives, who got his start spotting tackles from the press box. "I know that I'll miss it. I've loved doing it."

Their last night working was Oct. 25 as the Phoenix fell 20-14 to Firelands.

Or at least it was their last night working until they get the itch again. Ives said he has a hunch it'll be back with a vengeance in the fall, and he's certain he'll be back as a substitute if needed.

"It's the best seat in the house. You're closer than the coaches are. And you can't beat that," he said.

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Paris: Every landmark has a song JASON HAWK EDITOR

"This thing sounds great," said MikelParis last week, sitting down in front of an antique piano in the Oberlin Heritage Center's Monroe House.

"Here in Oberlin, Ohio," be broke out in song, "this place that inspires equality."

Paris — real name Michael Paris, who stylizes his name as a mononym and also goes by MP — plays keys for the rock band O.A.R. He's also shared the stage with Pink and Jewel, and played with Broadway's STOMP. He was in town to film the 59th episode of his short-form series, "TuneTrek," which pairs visits to historic landmarks with music.

Gen. Giles Shurtleff lived in the Professor Street house. He was the leader of the first African-American regiment from Ohio during the Civil War. It was also home to U.S. Congressman James Monroe, an abolitionist who fought for minority voting rights and later taught history and politics at Oberlin College.

The home is visually striking and acoustically interesting, said Paris.

But he was moved more by sitting under a roof where equality was so important.

"It got me to thinking that maybe the house has something to do with that, that it infuses the people who live here with that idea," he said.

Paris spent the day roaming around the house with camera in hand,

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The Oberlin High School senior honored for the month of October was Noelle Ignagni.

Growing up in Oberlin, she has attended Oberlin City Schools since preschool.

She has been a member of the marching band since her freshman year and currently holds the position of spirit

unique sounds of each site.

"This isn't just another travel show.

It's not a cooking show that fits into a mold that's already out there. It's unique, and that's what I've strived to make all my life," he said.

Over the past seven years, he's filmed nearly five dozen episodes, each the length of a short song. A few were released on PBS but Paris said he's shopping the rest around to cable channels.

He said producers haven't heard or seen anything like it before — which is exactly what he's shooting for.

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Ignagni has been a member of Interact Club, the community service club of Oberlin High School, since her sophomore year and is currently co-vice president. For the past two years, Ignagni has worked during eighth period study hall once a week to set up the BackPack program, getting it ready for the food distribution for elementary school children.

Since her junior year she has been a member of World Language Club and has participated in the National History Day contest, where she was awarded the Early Settlers Award at the District 3 contest at Case Western University.

Outside of school, Ignagni stays active in community projects. She is a member of the United States Dressage Federation and United States Equestrian Federation as a second level dressage

rider. She is also part of the USEF High School Lettering Program and has been riding dressage since she was nine years old. Ignagni has won numerous equestrian awards, including level championships, and is working toward her USDF bronze medal.

Ignagni has been a board member of the Santa Elena Project of Accompaniment since 2018. The mission of SEPA is to support Mayan

ous material but couldn't be cleaned have all been destroyed, he said.

The city intends to go after the suspect for reimbursement costs related to the hazmat response, he said.

No suspect has been named and no charges have been brought forward as of press time.

A review of the entire incident will be conducted this week, with feedback from all agencies involved.

Hanmer promised to deliver the results of that review to Council.

Tom Kelley, Director of the Lorain County Emergency Management Agency, said the debriefing is a valuable tool for learning how to improve responses.

"It's not always the big things. Sometimes it's the small things," that can be fixed, he said.

For example, during the roughly 12-hour response in Oberlin, safety forces found the mobile command post had no chargers for certain cell phone brands. That's something that can easily be fixed, Kelley said.

What was also clear is

that the hazmat situation was not a normal one, unlike a routine fuel spill, he said.

"This fentanyl issue is relatively new. Our hazardous materials team has been in place since 1994 and they train every month," he said.

He said decontaminating not just emergency personnel but members of the public was a rare step.

Hospitals have put plans in place to handle exposure to fentanyl and other harmful substances. Staff are trained to don protective eyewear, respiratory units, and hazmat suits to minimize the danger.

Greg Kulow is Director of Safety and Emergency Management for University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. He said information about the risks presented by fentanyl and carfentanil has been shared with emergency room physicians "to allow them to anticipate these types of risk and be aware of them and always consider their personal safety when they're dealing with any type of an overdose situation."

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Noelle Ignagni

refugees in Guatemalan villages by providing them educational scholarships, teacher salaries and human rights workers. She is an altar server at Sacred Heart Church and has gone to West Virginia as part of the Appalachian Service Project since 2018 to repair and build homes for the communities there, making them warmer, safer and dryer.

Ignagni plans to attend college and double major in international studies and public policy. She is applying to nine colleges and among her top choices are Stanford University, American University and Ohio State University.

Ignagni is enrolled in the most rigorous courses at Oberlin High School and is working the International Baccalaureate diploma. She also takes courses at Oberlin College. Ignagni is proud to be the daughter of Peggi and Anthony Ignagni.

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Hanmer said the emergency room was decontaminated by Avon Lake-based ChemTron, along with three police vehicles and a fire truck.

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inspecting the artifacts preserved within.

A native of Connecticut, he got his first camera at age nine and fell in love with the idea of capturing moments in time. Later he studied jazz piano and music competition, and took up touring, which allowed him to move around the country.

Wherever he travels, Paris finds a landmark close by to visit and spends time reading about its history. "TuneTrek" is a combination travel documentary and house concert. He also finds a place to stomp, reveling in the

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Jonathon Fauvie said his hospital system does drills for situations like the one in Oberlin.

Stronger drugs mean increased danger for police responding to overdoses, stopping vehicles or conducting searches.

Opioid derivatives like fentanyl pose incredible danger, a lesson first responders across the county have had to learn.

"Fentanyl is about 1,000 more powerful than morphine, which is sort of the original leader in the opioid family and exposures to very small amounts can create some or all of these symptoms," said Dr. William Rogers, who works in the emergency room at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center.

"Even the smallest amount can be fatal," said Elyria Police Lt. James Welsh after last week's hazardous materials emergency.

“The minute we find something that's funny, we've got masks and full suits if we have to use them,” said Lorain Police Capt. Mike Failing.

Reporter Laina Yost contributed to this story.

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All 23 Oberlin High School marching band seniors were recognized on Friday, Oct. 25 on Senior Night.

History walks and more for college’s Parents Weekend and college in this 75-minute walking tour that features the legends and landmarks surrounding Tappan Square.

You’ll hear about community founders, protagonists of change and a scandal. Offered at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, this walk begins near the flagpoles at the southeast corner of Tappan Square, Rt. 58 and West College Street.

• Oberlin Architecture History Walk: Find out how the landscape of campus and town developed since Oberlin’s founding in 1833 and learn which architectural styles prevailed, which were criticized by the community and how several renowned architects came to work in Oberlin. This 60-minute walking tour begins near the flagpoles at the southeast corner of Tappan Square, Rt. 58 and West College Street.

Reservations are recommended for each of the history walks as space is limited. There is a fee of $6 for adults,

Women’s Fund awards grants at Leadercast event Eleven grants totaling $21,000 were awarded Oct. 24 during the Leadercast Women event held at the New Russia Township Lodge.

The money will help provide support for local women and children. It comes from the Women’s Fund, an affiliate fund of the Community Foundation of Lorain County.

“The Women’s Fund is united around one mission, to ensure women and children in our communities have pathways to grow and reach their full potential," said Katarina Levit, President of the Women’s Fund Advisory Board.

"Through grant funding and supporting opportunities like Leadercast Women, we are actively working to change inequities in funding and ensuring those pathways are accessible and remain open now and forever.”

Grants included: • $2,550 for Big Brother Big Sisters of Lorain County.

• $2,000 for Camp IDEAS. • $1,200 for Compass Ministries.

• $650 for Girls on the Run NEO. • $250 for Invest Elyria.

• $1,700 for the Lorain County Free Clinic.

• $1,400 for the Lorain County Safe Harbor Genesis House.

• $2,000 for Neighborhood Alliance.

• $4,000 for the Oberlin Community Services Council.

• $5,000 for Second Harvest Food Bank • $598 for Youth Challenge.

while the tour is free for Oberlin Heritage Center members, college students with current ID and children accompanied by an adult. Tours are best suited for ages nine and up.

Register at www.oberlinheritagecenter.org or by calling 440-774-1700. In case of rain, the history walks may be canceled and refunded.

The Oberlin Origins/Sneak Peek Tour is also available on a drop-in basis. This 30-minute tour of the first floor of the 1866 Monroe House, 73 1/2 South Professor St., features stories about the events and individuals that shaped Oberlin’s first 100 years.

Guided tours are offered every half-hour from 1-4 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. The last tour begins a half hour before afternoon’s ending time.) The fee is $3 for adults, and free for OHC members, college students and children.

Kendal at Oberlin art galleries • “Sustained,” Hanji artwork by Aimee Lee, will be displayed through Dec. 9 in the Kendal Gallery. Aimee’s artwork is fabricated out of paper she has made, using mainly fibers from milkweed plants.

• Travel photographs of Jordan and Israel by David Miraldi will be on display in the Friends Gallery through Dec. 16. A reception will be held Nov. 12 at 2:30 p.m. in the Friends Corner.

• A photo exhibit featuring abstracts and images of nature by Kendal resident Nancy Lombardi will be on display in the Community Gallery through Dec. 12.

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Boys Varsity Basketball • Saturday, Nov. 9 at 10 a.m. at Midview, 38199 Capel Rd., Grafton.

• Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 4:30 p.m. versus Elyria Catholic at home.

• Saturday, Nov. 16 at 10 a.m. versus Cornerstone Christian Academy at home.

• Friday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. versus Columbia at home.

• Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at Firelands, 10643 Vermilion Rd., Henrietta Twp. • Friday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. versus Black River at home.

• Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. at Wellington, 629 North Main St. • Friday, Dec. 20 at 6 p.m. at Cardinal, 4820 East 71st St., Cuyahoga Heights.

• Friday, Jan. 3 at 7 p.m. versus Keystone at home.

• Friday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. versus Brookside at home.

• Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. at Clearview, 4700 Broadway, Lorain.

• Friday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. at Columbia, 14168 West River Rd., Columbia Station.

• Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. versus Open Door Christian School at home.

• Friday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. at Black River, 233 County Road 40, Sullivan.

• Friday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. versus Wellington at home.

• Saturday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Lutheran West, 2850 Linden Rd., Rocky River.

• Friday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. versus Firelands at home.

• Saturday, Feb. 8 at 6 p.m. versus Lincoln-West at home.

• Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. at Keystone, 580 Opportunity Way, LaGrange.

• Friday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. at Brookside, 1662 Harris Rd., Sheffield Village.

• Tuesday, Fbe. 18 at 7:30 p.m. versus Sandusky at home.

• Friday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. versus Clearview at home.

• Oct. 20 at 12:42 a.m.: Scott Miller, 61, of Oberlin, was charged with domestic violence, a fourth-degree felony count due to a prior domestic battery conviction in Florida.

• Oct. 20 at 8:16 p.m.: Noland Isom, 25, of Oberlin, was charged with possession of marijuana.

• Oct. 24 at 6:41 p.m.: Police received a call that a person had set something on fire on a picnic table at Pleasant Street Park. An officer found fake money on fire. Firefighters put out the flames.

• Oct. 25 at 4:43 p.m.: A man found slumped over the steering wheel of a car on North Pleasant Street was given naloxone until he came to, but it later became apparent he was drunk, according to police. Bradley Nelson, 40, of Pittsburgh, appeared shocked to learn he was in Ohio, a report said. He was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

• Oct. 26 at 11:20 a.m.: Computer Systems Unlimited reported the theft of 39 items valued at $9,939 since March.

Care Boxes for Seniors project is underway You can help decorate the Giving Tree at radio stations "Gold Country" WOBL and "Kool Kat Oldies" WDLW through Friday, Dec. 13, and help others in the community.

This year, partnering with Neighborhood Alliance and their Senior Enrichment Services Program, the theme is “Care Boxes for Seniors.”

Neighborhood Alliance is providing an array of support services and socialization opportunities for those 55 and older. It provides five meals a week to nearly 500 elderly or disabled residents throughout Lorain County. WOBL and WDLW are pitching in and hoping listeners will help too.

The radio stations are collecting clear plastic shoebox-size containers (no larger than 20 quarts) filled with items from a provided wish list.

The list includes 100-calorie snack

The Kendal Early Learning Center has again earned the top rating in Ohio’s Step Up To Quality rating and improvement system.

Since the program was implemented in 2009, KELC has consistently scored at the top. The Early Learning Center team of teachers Mary Balduff, Val Duffy, Karen Moore, Emily Williams, Robin Jones and Lynea Mitchell led by director Jeni Hoover has worked diligently to maintain the preschool’s quality in creative learning and fun ways using creative curriculum and the rich resources of the Kendal at Oberlin community.

“Our role as early childhood educators is not taken lightly as we partner with parents, families and communities to provide a quality preschool experience for our children to prepare them for kindergarten success,” Hoover said.

packs, fruit snacks (Vitamin C), gum, candies, chocolates, salty and sweet snacks, cheese and cracker snack packs; flashlights, batteries, magnifying glasses, large print puzzles, note pads or note cards and stamps, pens, tissue packets, stretchy socks, warm hats, scarves and gloves, air fresheners, kitchen towels, fleece throws; combs, soft hair brushes, toothpaste and toothbrushes, band aids, first aid cream, deodorant, shampoo, nail clippers, tweezers, disposal razors, pill boxes, antacids, unscented soap, body lotion, light fragrance sprays, emery boards, nail files, lip balm and small picture frames.

Drop off donations at 45624 U.S. Route 20 in Oberlin between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends.

For more information, call Lorie Wilber at 440-774-1320, ext. 23.

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As part of Oberlin College’s Parents and Family Weekend activities, the Oberlin Heritage Center has expanded its public guided tour schedule between Friday, Nov. 8 and Sunday, Nov. 10.

Out-of-town visitors and residents of the area are welcome to take part in one or more of the following: • Freedom’s Friends Underground Railroad & Abolitionist History Walk: Learn about the decisions that shaped Oberlin’s growth as one of the most active stations on the Underground Railroad. Hear stories of some of the freedom seekers who came to Oberlin and the people who helped them find freedom. Offered at 3 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, the 90-minute history walk begins near the steps of the First Church of Oberlin, UCC, 106 North Main St. • Scholars and Settlers History Walk: Explore the roots of the town

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Environmental impact is a concern for Oberlin Crossing SEAN McDONNELL THE CHRONICLE-TELEGRAM

A rezoning request before Oberlin City Council on Monday night became a conversation of environment versus economics.

The land in question is at the northeast corner of U.S. Route 20 and state Route 58. Carnegie Management & Development Corp. of Westlake wants the land rezoned from office to commercial so it can build “Oberlin Crossing,” which would include about 120,000 square feet of commercial space.

The project would cost between $10 million and $15 million.

Several residents opposed the rezoning, saying it would have negative environmental impacts.

“There’s not a crowd here begging for this development,” resident Aliza Weidenbaum said. “This being the effective destruction of some green space and precious natural habitat.”

Weidenbaum said a revised Climate Action Plan recently passed

by Council aimed to reduce emis-

sions, and this kind of development would increase them. She called the proposed project part of a fairy tale of eternal economic growth, and said residents don't have much choice about what kind of development the city brings in.

“People are not against all development of course, but this is definitely not the item they would pick off of a menu,” she said. “And right now, there is no menu.”

Council President Bryan Burgess said that while the development would remove some green space, other nearby land has since been marked for conservation.

He said a lot of farmland near the potential commercial property was planned to be housing, but as time passed, it is now part of a conservation easement. “(The project) is far outweighed by the amount that has been put into conversation in just the last few years,” Burgess said.

Resident Marion Parker said he was concerned the development would be done without pedestrian travel in mind. He asked Council if it

has a plan to make the development and that area accessible by nonvehicular travel. Parker said bringing in the development without a plan would cause more car traffic and increase emissions, while also making it less safe for people who want to walk or bike to the area.

“I would like to see a plan to make safe travel that is not vehicular between those two points,” Parker said.

“Whatever has to happen before we develop that (space) more.”

Burgess said Council is aware of the issue, but that land needed to build a sidewalk is inside of New Russia and Pittsfield townships.

Councilman Kelly Singleton said it would “take a treaty” to get New Russia to cooperate.

“That’s not happening because of the land that’s along (Route) 58,” Singleton said. “Right now, just the way the geography is, it just doesn't make sense. You can’t do it.”

Councilwoman Linda Slocum said the sidewalks sub-committee also is looking to address the issue next year. Parker, however, said that solution needs to come first.

“I’d like to see more sidewalks before I see more development,” he said.

John Elder of Communities for Safe and Sustainable Energy did not say he was against the development, but asked that Council make sure it encourages the developer to follow the guidelines outlined in the revised Climate Action Plan.

Burgess said the Planning Commission, not City Council, reviewed the design details of the project. He said the decision in front of Council on Monday night was whether or not commercial development was a good use for the land.

While residents were unhappy with the environmental impact, Councilman Ronnie Rimbert said he consistently is asked about economic development. He said Council needed to find “the medium” between the two.

He said the Oberlin Crossing project would bring in a lot of development, while diversifying the income made by the city. Rimbert said it would help the city in the case of one of its larger income sources leaving.

“We can’t put all our apples in just one basket,” he said.

Finance Director Sal Talerico estimated the economic impact of the project based off of numbers from the developers. He said if the project ended up costing $12.5 million, the property would end up bringing in about $269,000 each year in taxes.

That would bring in $39,000 to the city in property taxes, as well as $140,000 each year to Oberlin Schools.

For income taxes, Talerico worked off the estimate the developers gave of 350 jobs. He said at an average of $14.50 an hour, it would bring in about $262,500 in city income tax, with about $47,000 going to Pittsfield Township due to a prior economic agreement.

Talerico said the estimates are rough, but Singleton pointed out how little the city currently gets out of the property. He said the city gets less than $400 a year in property taxes from the parcel in question.

Council voted on the ordinance’s first reading 7-0. Its second reading will be at the next Council meeting.

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LEGALS PUBLIC NOTICE TO THE OWNERS, OCCUPANTS, MORTGAGEES, LESSEES AND ALL PARTIES HAVING AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY LISTED HEREIN BELOW: The list of the properties below have been deemed dangerous buildings in the City of Lorain.

As a dangerous building, the building constitutes a public nuisance. City of Lorain Ordinance Chapter 1523 defines these properties as Unsafe Buildings, according to Lorain Codified Ordinance 1523.01.

These properties are considered Dangerous Buildings and according to LCO 1523.03 shall be considered Nuisances to the City of Lorain. Pursuant to LCO 1523.05, the Chief Building Official (CBO) of the City of Lorain has declared the properties listed below as dangerous buildings and by virtue thereof public nuisances.

A hearing is scheduled on the 3rd Thursday of November the 21th 2019 at 9 AM at Lorain City Council Chambers on the first floor located at: 200 W. Erie Ave Lorain, Oh 44052 before the Lorain Demolition Board (Board) pursuant to LCO 1523.06 for the purpose of presenting the determination of the CBO to the Board for its determination. All parties who have an interest in such parcels are entitled to attend and participate in the hearing.

210 W 23rd St. 2973 G St. 1823 E 29th St. 2539 E 34th St. 3238 Lexington Ave 1744 Garden Ave 3620 Clifton Ave 2133 Elyria Ave 2933 Grove Ave

L.C.C.G. 11/7-14/19 20652403

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CANCELLATION/ RESCHEDULE In accordance with ORC 723.04, the legislative authority has received a petition signed by one-hundred percent (100%) of the property owners to change the name of Sunset Avenue, located in the Harbor Walk Development, to Shipyard Way in the City of Lorain, Ohio.

Please be advised the Monday, November 11, 2019 Public Hearing has been cancelled. (City Hall is closed in observance of Veteran's Day).

The hearing has been rescheduled for Monday, November 18, 2019 @ 5:30 p.m. in the Lorain City Hall Council Chamber, 200 W. Erie Ave., Lorain, OH, to consider said petition. Copies of all documentation related to these proposals will be on view 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. 11/7/19 20652622

PUBLICATION OF LEGISLATION The following is a summary of legislation adopted by Lorain City Council on October 21, 2019. The complete text of each item may be viewed or purchased in the Clerk of Council Office @ Lorain City Hall, 200 W. Erie Ave., Lorain, OH, during normal business hours or contact Nancy Greer @ 204-2050 (Nancy_ Greer@cityoflorain.org). The following summary has been reviewed/approved by the Law Director for legal accuracy as required by state laws.

Reso. #43-19 Commemorating the celebration of the 24th Anniversary of the 1995 Million Man March and Holy Day of Atonement event held 10/19/19. 44-19 Expressing

support for Issue 13, the Lorain City School District's renewal levy, on the 11/5/19 General Election Ballot. Ord. #129-19 Auth the S/S Director to enter into contracts for the purchase of supplies for use by the Utilities Dept. 130-19 Auth the S/S Director to enter into contracts for the purchase of chemicals in the Utilities Dept. 131-19 Auth the S/S Director to enter into an LPA agrmt. w/ ODOT for the restriping of Washington Ave. to include bike lanes (LHS to W. Erie). 132-19 Assessing the cost to abate nuisance by removing litter, junk, deposit of garbage for the 2019 calendar year. 133-19 Amending Chapter 1548.03-Portable Storage Units. 134-19 Auth the S/S Director to enter into contract for purchase of supplies & materials for the Department of Public Property. 135-19 Auth the S/S Director to enter into an agrmt w/ Lorain County Metro Parks for a permanent easement to extend the existing bike trail on the Eastside.

136-19 Auth the S/S Director to purchase gasoline, fuel and other petroleum products through State Purchasing commencing 1/1/2020. 13719 Auth the Chief of Police, through the Mayor, to accept the grant award for the 2018 Project Safe Sub-Grant from the U.S. Dept. of Justice.

138-19 Auth the S/S Director to enter into a contract w/ Gardiner Service Company for HVAC service agrmt. 139-19 Auth the S/S Director to enter into & execute a cooperative agreement between the City of Lorain and the Lorain County Metro Parks for the management, operation & maintenance of Century Park.

140-19 Auth the S/S Director to enter into an amendment w/ Coldwater Consulting for professional services related to Martin's Run Ecological Restoration Project Phase II. 141-19 Auth the S/S Director to an LPA agrmt w/ ODOT for the Lorain Bicycle Pedestrian Connectivity Project (W. 21st St from Rt. 58 to Oberlin Ave

& E. 31st St from Vine to City Limits) 142-19 Amending Section 1201.02, Disabled & Recreational Vehicles in the Lorain Codified Ordinances.

L.C.C.G. 10/31; 11/7/19 20652076

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION To Juan M. Melendez, whose last known address is 4009 Clinton Avenue, Lorain, Ohio, 44055, and Albert Ortiz, Jr., whose last known address is unknown, you are hereby notified that you have been named Defendants in a legal action entitled Zachary B. Simonoff as Administrator de bonis non WWA Estate of George H. Schneider, vs. Juan M. Melendez, et al. This action has been assigned Case No. 19CV198966 and is pending in the Lorain County Court of Common Pleas, 225 Court St., Elyria, Ohio, 44035.

The Complaint concerns the real estate known as: 422 Mussey Avenue, Elyria, Ohio 44035 The object of this Complaint is for the Land Contract signed

by Juan M. Melendez and Albert Ortiz, Jr. be declared abandoned and the Estate of George H. Schneider to obtain quiet title of the property.

You are required to answer the Complaint within 28 days after the last publication of this notice which will be published each week for 6 successive weeks. The last publication will be made on November 14, 2019, and the 28 days for answer will commence on that date.

L.C.C.G. 10/10-17-24-31; 11/7-14/19 20650582

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City of Oberlin Board, Commission & Committee Vacancies The City of Oberlin is accepting applications from individuals who wish to serve on the City’s Boards, Commissions and Committees.

Individuals who are selected will begin serving on Jan. 1, 2020.

Current Vacancies CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION-TWO VACANCIES Staggered Terms,Full-term is Three Years|Five-Member Commission Meets the first Wednesday, every other month at 5:30 p.m.

Responsibilities: Conduct practical and impartial examinations, provide a list of eligible employees, arrange for promotions for Classified Service positions and hear appeals on disciplinary matters involving Oberlin municipal employees. *FIRE CODE APPEAL BOARD-ONE VACANCY Annual Term | Three-Member Board Meets on an as-needed basis Responsibilities: Hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Fire Chief or any Municipal Fire Safety Inspector relative to the application and interpretation of the Fire Prevention Code. *FIREFIGHTER’S DEPENDENTS FUND BOARD-TWO VACANCIES One-year Term | Five-Member Board Meets on an as-needed basis Responsibilities: Make all necessary rules and regulations for the handling and processing of submitted claims and perform necessary duties to carry out the provisions of the chapter and the provisions of Ohio Revised Code Chapter 146. *HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSIONTWO VACANCIES Staggered Terms,Full-term is Three Years |Five-Member Commission Meets the third Tuesday of every other month at 4 p.m.

Responsibilities: Protect and promote the historic character of the City and oversee the appearance of construction and renovation projects,as well as make recommendations to City Council regarding the designation of landmarks and historic districts.

HOUSING RENEWAL COMMISSION-TWO VACANCIES Staggered Terms,Full-term is Three Years |Five-Member Commission Meets on an as-needed basis Responsibilities: Hear and decide appeals resulting from any decision made by a City administrative office in enforcing housing ordinances. The Commission may also authorize variances, provided they do not conflict with the public interest.

HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION – THREE VACANCIES Staggered Terms, Full-term is Three Years|Five-Member Commission Meets the first Tuesday of every month at 5 p.m.

Responsibilities: Work toward a wholesome attitude of mutual respect and understanding among all people and organizations within the City. The Commission may enter into any alleged disputes, disagreements,misunderstandings or acts which involve the unlawful or unfair infringement upon basic human rights or freedoms guaranteed by law and investigate them, present reports, facts, findings and recommendations to Council, and serve in an advisory and consultative capacity to the City and to the City administration.

INCOME TAX BOARD OF REVIEW-THREE VACANCIES Two-year Term | Three-Member Board Meets on an as-needed basis Responsibilities: Hear appeals made by any person dissatisfied with the rulings or decisions of the Income Tax Administrator. * OBERLIN COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION (OCIC) - THREE PUBLIC VACANCIES, THREE PRIVATE VACANCY Staggered Terms, Public Sector Members is Two Years | StaggeredTerms, Private Sector Members is Three Years| 11-Member Board Meets the second Wednesday of every month at 8a.m.

Responsibilities: Advance, encourage and promote industrial, economic, commercial and civic development within the City of Oberlin.

OPEN SPACE & VISUAL ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION-TWO VACANCIES Staggered Terms, Full-term is Three Years|Five-Member Commission Meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 5 p.m.

Responsibilities: Serve as an advisory body to City Council and cooperate with all other City, county and state agencies which are active in the area of open space development and preservation.

PLANNING COMMISSION - TWO VACANCIES Staggered Term, Full-term is Three Years |Five-Member Commission Meets the first Wednesday of every month at 4:30p.m.

Responsibilities: Hold public hearings pertaining to the plan, design, location, removal, relocation, widening, extension and vacation of streets, parkways, playgrounds and other public places and approve plats for subdivision of land and the zoning of the City for any lawful purpose.

PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION – TWO VACANCIES Staggered Term, Full-term is Three Years |Five-Member Commission Meets the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m.

How to Apply:

Responsibilities: Serve as an advisory body to the City Council on any and all questions concerning the maintenance, operation and improvement of the public utilities serving the City, both privately and municipally owned.

RECREATION COMMISSION - TWO VACANCIES Staggered Term, Full-term is Three Years |Five-Member Commission Meets the third Tuesday on a bi-monthly basis (excluding summer months) at 7 p.m.

Responsibilities: Serve as an advisory body to the Council on any and all questions concerning the operation and improvement of City recreation programs.

RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY COMMISSION - TWO VACANCIES Staggered Term, Full-term is Three Years|Five-Member Commission Meets the fourth Tuesday of every other month at 6:30 p.m.

Responsibilities: Review proposed rules and advise City Council regarding the City’s refuse, recyclable materials and yard waste collection program UNDERGROUND RAILROAD IMPLEMENTATION TEAM COMMITTEE – ONE VACANCY Unlimited Terms Meets the second Wednesday of the month at 3 p.m.

Responsibilities: Serves as the primary advisory body to the City Council during the design, fundraising, construction, and implementation phases of the Underground Railroad Center Project.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - ONE VACANCY Staggered Term,Full-term is Three Years|Five-Member Board Meets on an as-needed basis Responsibilities: Hear and decide appeals resulting from any order or decision made by a City administrative officer in enforcing zoning ordinances. The Board may also authorize zoning variances, provided they do not conflict with the public interest. *Specific qualifications apply to these boards,commissions and committees. All other board, commission and committee members must be residents who are qualified electors of the municipality.

Please contact the Clerk of Council Belinda Anderson at banderson@cityofoberlin.com or 440.775.7203 for details.

Individuals who are interested in serving can pickup an application at the Oberlin Clerk of Council’s office located at 85 South Main Street, Oberlin, or may visit the City website at www.cityofoberlin.com.

Applications must be submitted by Thursday, Nov. 15, at 4 p.m.

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WELLINGTON ENTERPRISE THURSDAY, NOV. 7, 2019 • SERVING WELLINGTON SINCE 1864

School levy fails by 20 percent margin JASON HAWK EDITOR

“Depressed” was the word Wellington Schools Superintendent Ed Weber used Tuesday night to describe his reaction to an overwhelming defeat at the polls.

The school system was hunting $8.7 million in new cash to repair the 60-year-old Westwood Elementary School, where old boilers, a

cracked parking lot and an aging roof are concerns.

Voters didn’t buy in to plans to fix up Westwood and, to a much lesser extent, Wellington High School. They rejected a combination levy and bond issue by a 16.5 percent margin.

The unofficial Election Night tally was 771 votes (41.74 percent) in favor of the tax increase and 1,076 (58.26 percent) against.

Early in the day Tuesday, Weber

said he was optimistic about Issue 18’s chances. He said Board of Education members received good feedback from voters heading to the polls.

“We feel good about our campaign. We feel good about what we’re doing in the schools,” he said.

But when the polls closed at 7:30 p.m., the Board of Elections followed quickly posted absentee ballot counts. At that point, the levy

and bond issue was failing by a nearly two-to-one margin.

Later, precinct breakdowns showed the gap much closer inside the village of Wellington. Weber said the district’s message wasn’t well-received by rural residents.

After running a positive campaign, and facing no organized opposition, the loss caught him off-guard, he said.

“I think it’s always difficult asking for new money. These weren’t

renewal levies,” said Board of Education Vice President Brett Murner, who was disappointed but not surprised by the outcome.

It’s not unusual for school issues to get just 30 percent support their first time out, he said.

If the Wellington Schools go back on the ballot in the spring — and that’s not certain yet — it means tax collections won’t start until 2021.

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ELECTION 2019 All results are unofficial until certified by the Lorain County Board of Elections.

WELLINGTON

Unchallenged, Mayor Hans Schneider will serve the village for another four years.

Village Council (three open seats) • Mark Bughman — 616 — 25.56 percent • Helen Dronsfield — 601 — 24.94 percent • Gary Feron — 591 — 24.52 percent • Guy Wells — 602 — 24.98 percent

ROCHESTER VILLAGE

Cindy Kurpely, elected in 2017 to an unexpired term, was unopposed for mayor for another four years. Susan Sparks had no challengers for Council, where she was the lone candidate for two open seats — that means another Council member will be appointed.

BRIGHTON TOWNSHIP

Kenneth Ziegler was elected to a four-year term as township trustee. No candidate filed a valid petition to run for fiscal officer.

HUNTINGTON TOWNSHIP

Robert Holmes was elected trustee and Sheila Lanning was elected fiscal officer, both unopposed and for four-year terms.

PENFIELD TOWNSHIP

Eric Flynn Jr. was elected trustee and Vicki Denes was elected fiscal officer, both unopposed and for four-year terms.

ROCHESTER TOWNSHIP

Kathryn Frombaugh was elected trustee and Laura Brady was elected fiscal officer, both unopposed and for four-year terms.

WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP

LeRoy Brasee was elected trustee and Virginia Haynes was elected fiscal officer, both unopposed and for four-year terms.

BLACK RIVER SCHOOL BOARD Scott Meredith and Charles Stiver were the sole candidates for three open Board of Education seats. They will each serve four-year terms.

WELLINGTON SCHOOL BOARD Incumbents Daniel Rosecrans and Kevin Stump and challenger Jessica Reynolds had a run-off for two Board of Education seats with four-year terms.

• Jessica Reynolds — 1,141 — 36.81 percent • Daniel Rosecrans — 811 — 26.16 percent • Kevin Stump — 1,148 — 37.03 percent

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Sixth-graders are learning how to share the news this fall, both in front of and behind the camera.

A crack team has been assembled to produce morning video announcements at McCormick Middle School in Wellington. It includes students Grace Denes, Will Mohler, Madison Minutello, Julian Hardwick and Camryn Morris.

"What they've done in a very short amount of time is incredible.

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the Wellington Schools.

Her young charges jump off the bus in the morning and scramble to the library to begin working on writing out scripts with announcements, the Pledge of Allegiance, lunch menus, weather and Dukes sports. When the final bell rings, they're right back in the library with sleeves rolled up.

The students have an hour to produce a two-and-a-half-minute video.

To deliver the information, they stand before a green screen set up in one corner and use an iPad to film short segments. Both were paid for by the Wellington Schools

Endowment Fund.

Campofredano said the project teaches similar skills to a public speaking course — students learn about delivery and clarity, effective communication and spicing up the info with some color commentary.

"It's hard to make a good video and not mess up. You've got to be efficient," said Denes.

Mohler said he likes being behind the camera, not on screen. "I just really like filming. I think it's fun."

Then they edit and compile the finished segments together. That's the part Morris likes best. She said she's always finding new ways to improve her skills.

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Grace Denes films Camryn Morris in front of a green screen under the watchful eye of adviser Emily Campofredano at McCormick Middle School.

Poised for growth, Lorain-Medina Rural Electric Cooperative announced plans Monday to build a new headquarters at the Spencer Industrial Park.

The not-for-profit co-op serves about 16,000 customers in Ashland, Huron, Lorain, Medina and Wayne counties.

In 2006, Lorain-Medina Rural Development Co., a subsidiary of LMRE, acquired 68 acres with plans of developing an industrial park. The property, on Route 301 on the north side of Spencer, is being leased now as farmland.

The move will take LMRE just 6.3 miles southeast of its current headquarters, located on West Road in Wellington Township.

The co-op's board has long discussed how the aging facility would fit into plans for the future.

“For several years now, the LMRE board and management have known the building was in disrepair and needed work. To their credit, they began looking at what it would take to replace or repair the building long ago,” said General Manager Ed VanHoose. “I am happy to announce, due to their foresight I don’t anticipate any negative impact on our rate structures

as we move toward replacing the headquarters.”

Director of Communications Shannon Ketvertes said the building is "way too small" and "very crammed" for the 33 employees who work there.

Already this year, a few new workers have been added — and a whole new set may be hired if LMRE moves ahead with plans to provide broadband internet to rural customers.

Those plans are contingent on a feasibility study underway now. VanHoose said earlier this fall that the co-op is already building a "middle-mile" fiber optic network to connect its substations and the network could possibly be

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extended to residents in areas neglected by cable companies.

Speaking to the Wellington Kiwanis Club, he said broadband could be a boon to economic development, education, health care and police. High-speed internet could also keep young people from moving to cities where they feel more connected, VanHoose said.

The decision to move wasn't made lightly. LMRE leadership also considered buying property next to the West Road location, or making major renovations to the existing building.

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WHAT AN HONOR

Vendors wanted

The First Congregational Church, 140 South Main St. in Wellington, will host a Christmas Bazaar and Cookie Walk from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 and is looking for vendors. If you are interested in having a table, call Ruth at 440-647-3308 or Sue at 440-3717103 for an application. The cost is $25 per space.

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Ten new National Honor Society have been inducted at Wellington High School. They are Jacon Weegman, Maile Oswald, Kennedi Benko, Annelise Broome, Samantha Cochick, Trinity Farr, Summer Hamilton, Brooke Noss, Melanie Solkiewicz and (not pictured) Natalie Calfo.

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has decided that the most cost-effective way to meet our members’ future needs is to build a new facility,” said LMRE Board President John Eaton. “Due to the numerous gas lines in the area of the current headquarters, we were unable to find a lot suitable for our current needs, and therefore the board decided to move the headquarters to Spencer.”

LMRE plans to break ground in this spring. The facility is still in the early design stage.

The West Road facility will be used until the new one is complete. Ketvertes declined to say how much is budgeted for construction.

DUKES VARSITY SPORTS SCHEDULES Boys Basketball • Saturday, Nov. 9 at 9 a.m. at Crestview, 1575 State Route 96, Ashland.

• Saturday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. at New London, 1 Wildcat Dr. • Friday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. versus Clearview at home.

• Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. versus Independence at home.

• Friday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. at Keystone, 580 Opportunity Way, LaGrange.

• Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. versus Oberlin at home.

• Friday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. at Columbia, 14168 West River Rd. • Friday, Jan. 3 at 7 p.m. versus Firelands at home.

• Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 7:30 p.m. versus Norwayne at home.

• Friday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. at Black River, 233 County Road 40, Sullivan.

• Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. at Brookside, 1662 Harris Rd., Sheffield Village.

• Friday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. at Clearview, 4700 Broadway, Lorain.

• Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Elyria Catholic, 725 Gulf Rd. • Friday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. versus Keystone at home.

• Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Chippewa, 466 South Portage St., Doylestown.

• Friday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. at Oberlin, 281 North Pleasant St. • Friday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. versus Columbia at home.

• Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. at Firelands, 10643 Vermilion Rd., Henrietta Twp. • Friday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. versus Black River at home.

• Saturday, Feb. 15 at 3:30 p.m. at Andrews Osborne Academy, 4048 Kirtland Rd., Willoughby.

• Friday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. versus Brookside at home.

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Girls Basketball • Saturday, Nov. 9 at 11 a.m. at Rocky River, 20951 Detroit Rd. • Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. at Mapleton, 1 Mountie Dr., Ashland.

• Saturday, Nov. 16 at 5:30 p.m., opponent TBD, 7473 North Elyria Rd., West Salem.

• Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 7:30 p.m. versus Margaretta at home.

• Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. versus Clearview at home.

• Saturday, Dec. 7 at 1:30 p.m. at Keystone, 580 Opportunity Way, LaGrange.

• Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. versus Oberlin at home.

• Saturday, Dec. 14 at 1:30 p.m. versus New London at home.

• Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. at Columbia, 14168 West River Rd. • Saturday, Dec. 21 at 1:30 p.m. versus Firelands at home.

• Monday, Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. versus Buckeye at home.

• Saturday, Jan. 4 at 1:30 p.m. at Black River, 233 County Road 40, Sullivan.

• Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. at Brookside, 1662 Harris Rd., Sheffield Village.

• Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. at Clearview, 4700 Broadway, Lorain.

• Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. versus Keystone at home.

• Saturday, Jan. 25 at 1:30 p.m. at Oberlin, 281 North Pleasant St. • Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. versus Columbia at home.

• Saturday, Feb. 1 at 1:30 p.m. at Firelands, 10643 Vermilion Rd., Henrietta Twp. • Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. versus Black River at home.

• Saturday, Feb. 8 at 1:30 p.m. versus Open Door Christian School at home.

• Monday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. at Vermilion, 1250 Sanford St. • Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. versus Brookside at home.

Wrestling • Friday, Dec. 6 at 5:30 p.m. at Avon Lake, 175 Avon Belden Rd. • Friday, Dec. 27 at 11 a.m. at Lucas High School, 80 Lucas North Rd., Lucas.

• Thursday, Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Brookside, 1662 Harris Rd., Sheffield Village.

• Saturday, Jan. 18 at 9 a.m., TBD, 7473 North Elyria Rd., West Salem.

• Thursday, Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at Oberlin, 281 North Pleasant St. • Thursday, Jan.30 at 6:30 p.m. versus Columbia and Keystone at 14168 West River Rd., Columbia Station.

WELLINGTON RECYCLES! Did you know, everything you recycle in your green recycling tote is weighed and recorded? The village of Wellington receives grant dollars from the Lorain County Commissioners, and Lorain County Solid Waste Management District, because you recycle. The more you recycle, the more grant money the village is eligible for! Grant dollars have been used to purchase recycled content park benches, trash/recycling receptacles, crushed red brick for the ball fields at the Rec. Park, the sun shade at the splash pad, and playground equipment.

What to Recycle in your Green Curbside Tote Glass Bottles & Jars (all colors) Metal Cans: Aluminum, and steel cans and lids WELLINGTON RECYCLES! Did you know, everything you recycle in your green recycling tote is Paper: Newspaper, magazines, cardboard, mixed office paper and envelopes, paperboard weighed and recorded? The village of Wellington receives grant dollars from the Lorain County (cereal boxes), telephone books,Solid and catalogs Commissioners, and Lorain County Waste Management District, because you recycle. The

Plastics #1 #7 (reattach lid): Bottles that have a small mouth and wider base, such more you recycle, the more grant moneyand thejugs village is eligible for! Grant dollars have been used as milk jugs, soda bottles, laundry detergent bottles, water bottles, and shampoo bottles to purchase recycled content park benches, trash/recycling receptacles, crushed red brick for the ball the Cartons fiber): Milk, Milk, Soup andand Broth, Cream, and Wine fields at Rec. (paper Park, the sunJuice, shade at Soy the splash pad, playground equipment.

What to Recycle in your Green Curbside Tote Recycling Tips – Glass Bottles & Jars (all colors)

Mix itemsAluminum, together – no separation required Metal all Cans: and steel cans and lids

Empty and rinse all bottles, jugs, cartons, and cans Paper: Newspaper, magazines, cardboard, mixed office paper and envelopes, paperboard (cereal boxes), telephone books, and catalogs No Need to remove labels Plastics #1 -bottles, #7 (reattach and jugs For plastic empty, lid): crushBottles and reattach lids that have a small mouth and wider base, such Russ Gifford | Wellington Enterprise as milk jugs, soda bottles, laundry detergent bottles, water bottles, and shampoo bottles

For cartons, remove plastic caps and straws Mason McClellan avoids the Falcons' Corey Newark during Friday’s win.

Cartons (paper fiber): Juice, Milk, Soy Milk, Soup and Broth, Cream, and Wine

Never place medical sharps or needles in the recycling

Recycling DoTips Not –use plastic bags Mix all items together – no separation required for Empty and rinse Not Recycling – all bottles, jugs, cartons, and cans

No Need to remove labels No plastic bags, cassette tapes, bed sheets, hangers, metal chains, garden hoses, batteries, needles, For plastic bottles, empty, crush and reattach lids syringes, electronics, polystyrene foam, buckets, car parts, food, yard waste, light bulbs, drinking For cartons, remove plastic caps and straws glasses, ceramics, pots, pans, and scrap metal. in the recycling Never place medical sharps or needles Do Not use plastic bags

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Picking up excellent protection from the offenNotLorain for Recycling – County Solid Waste Management District Collection Center sive line, quarterback Ben No 540 plastic bags, cassette tapes,Ohio bed44035, sheets,440-329-5440 hangers, metal chains, garden hoses, batteries, South Abbe Rd., Elyria, Hours of Operation: Monday 12 PM needles, Higgins and running back syringes, electronics, polystyrene foam, buckets, car parts, food, yard waste, light bulbs, drinking – 4 PM, Wednesday PM –and 6 PM, Saturday Mason McClellan were glasses, ceramics, pots,12 pans, scrap metal. 9 AM – 3 PM (Lorain County Residents Only) Household Hazardous Waste (see website for accepted materials) unstoppable Friday.

Hard to Recycle Items They led Wellington to a www.loraincounty.us/commissioners-department/solid-waste-management/collection-center Lorain County Solid Waste Management District Collection Center 43-14 win over Firelands, Cooking Oils 540 South Abbe Rd., Elyria, Ohio 44035, 440-329-5440 Hours of Operation: Monday 12 PM scoring 29 points in the Wednesday Electronic Waste – 4 PM, 12 PM – 6 PM, Saturday 9 AM – 3 PM (Lorain County Residents Only) second quarter alone.

Fluorescent Lamps & Ballasts Household Hazardous Waste (see website for accepted materials) The Dukes closed out www.loraincounty.us/commissioners-department/solid-waste-management/collection-center Scrap Tires the season at 6-4, one spot Cooking back from qualifying for the Papers Oils to Be Shredded Electronic Waste postseason in Division VI Fluorescent Lamps Ballasts – If you have items such as new paint, used paint that is half Lorain County Habitat for&Humanity Region 22. construction Scrap Tiresor building items – you can donate them to the Lorain County Habitat for Humanity, Some teams might view full,

Papers to Be Shredded that as a middling year, but www.loraincountyhabitat.org, 440-322-2355. for Wellington, which went Lorain County Habitat for Humanity – If you have items such as new paint, used paint that is half 1-9 last year with no conferfull, construction or building items – you can donate them to the Lorain County Habitat for Humanity,

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www.loraincountyhabitat.org, 440-322-2355.

ence wins, it was a remarkable turnaround — and the best season since 2011. In fact, the Dukes this year celebrated more wins than in the last three combined.

The Falcons hit first Friday, scoring on an 11-yard run by Carter Janicek.

Then McClellan took over, crossing the goal line on a 55-yard pass from Higgins and again on a six-yard run.

Add in a safety against Firelands and a Jayden Skinner 38-yards-throughthe-air TD, and the Dukes held a 22-7 lead.

Corey Newark punched in a four-yard run to get the Falcons to 14, with Austin Schuler claiming credit for

both PATs. But Skinner rolled up the score on a 13-yard reception and Higgins handed the ball to McClellan for two more short gains for touchdowns before time ran out.

Janicek actually had a decent night — 25 carries for 137 yards — but McClellan shone brightly as he ended his high school career, going 19 for 143. Higgins racked up 313 yards to Falcons QB Jacob Farley's 67; and Skinner totaled 99 yards receiving.

Senior Grace Dudziak finished out her first and only season with the Dukes football team with five successful PATs, though a sixth attempt was blocked.

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FROM D1 That means a delay for repairs, said Weber. The longer they’re pushed back, the more costs will escalate, he said.

In the meantime, there’s a risk that a boiler at Westwood will fail this winter, he said.

There are three at the elementary school, and one is offline — a breakdown would put the school out of commission.

Three and a half years ago, the boiler system was estimated to have five more years

of life left, Weber said.

“You hate to take it right to the wire, but that’s where we are,” he said. “We don’t want to repeat what was done before, where we let things go too long.”

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Collins balances farm and school STAFF REPORT

The average teenager is learning to juggle all kinds of responsibilities: school, sports and a part-time job.

Wyatt Collins, a senior from Wellington who is in the Lorain County JVS industrial equipment mechanics program, is not your average teenager.

The responsibilities he carries include not only his normal school schedule, but also feeding dairy cows and tending his family’s farm.

Most nights Collins works until 9 p.m.

That’s when he starts his homework and JVS FFA Chapter projects. When Collins wants to hang out with his friends, especially during growing season, they go to him. He’s been known to put them to work while they’re on the farm.

Collins' grandparents are Roger and Joyce Mohrman. The family owns Horizon Hill Holsteins, established in 1918, which today is home to 160 dairy cows. Five generations of Mohrmans have worked the farm.

Roger Mohrman still runs the family farm at 76 years old and explained how important Collins is to the family business: “He can fix anything mechanical. He fixed the tractor. He takes care of the feeding... He planted all the corn. He does everything. He’s a good kid!”

Farming isn't easy. Collins said Horizon Hill Holsteins has a million-gallon manure lagoon used to fertilize the fields. The manure is transferred 6,000 gallons at a time to prep the ground to grow corn and hay.

Once the seed is planted, the correct amount of moisture is imperative for growth. Collins said 15 percent moisture is perfect for growing, but over 18 percent is too much — and keeping the balance can be incredibly trick in Ohio weather.

Collins recalled working through the night last spring to plant seed

Veterans Day

Wellington High School will honor all veterans with its annual Veterans Day assembly at 2:15 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11 in the WHS gym. All military veterans are welcome to attend. Contact John Perry at the high school, 440-647-7421 or jperry@wellingtonvillagesschools.org for more information and to register.

A brief ceremony with a rifle salute will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11 on town square in Wellington, in observance of Veterans Day, according to American Legion Post 8.

Women's League grants

The Wellington Women’s League is accepting letters of application for grant funds. All funding requests must be from a Wellington-based nonprofit group, and received before Friday, Dec. 27 to be considered.

Applicants must include the amount of funding requested, a description of the item or project, the total cost of the item or project, how it will benefit the Wellington community and the date the funds are needed.

Send requests to Wellington Women’s League, P.O. Box 276, Wellington, OH 44090.

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Wyatt Collins of Wellington works on an engine in the industrial equipment mechanics lab at the Lorain County JVS. before a storm. “You gotta do what you gotta do," he said. "There are days when I come into school tired.”

Collins is an excellent student, and especially enjoys math. “I like math," he said. "Math is my subject, it makes sense” and is used on the farm when determining formulas for feeding cows.

In the industrial equipment mechanics program, Collins has learned mechanical skills that will be used on the farm. He has learned to diagnose problems in machinery by determining a starting point and systematically working through the

problem. He has worked on a Bobcat, tractor, and engine stand; he has learned basic welding, as well as how to repair and replace small engines.

He also takes an engine performance course through the commercial truck technology program, learning about engine emissions and alternative fuels.

“Wyatt adds the agricultural point of view when the class discusses engine performance topics and diesel engine exhaust emission requirements," instructor John Tamas said.

"I have not had that perspective in the class before.”

A Thanksgiving Food Giveaway will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, Nov. 22 at Well-Help, 127 Park Place, Wellington.

You need to sign up prior to Thanksgiving so WellHelp can order enough food. Sign-ups are in-person; you must qualify for assistance per Job and Family Services qualifications and show proof of residency (a utility bill, for example), not just your driver’s license.

Sign-ups are also underway for Well-Help's Christmas Food Giveaway. The same guidelines apply — the Christmas event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, Dec. 20.

POLICE REPORTS • Oct. 19 at 6:44 p.m.: A 60-year-old Wellington man reported being the victim of identity fraud in a case involving several banks.

• Oct. 20 at 2:54 a.m.: A 17-year-old boy was charged with driving without a license.

• Oct. 24 at noon: Officers responded to West Herrick Avenue for a hit-skip vehicle crash. Danielle Howard, 21, of Wellington, was charged with leaving the scene of a crash.

• Oct. 25 at 10:15 a.m.: Police were dispatched to Prospect Street to help the South Lorain County Ambulance District and the Nord Center.

• Oct. 25 at 1:49 p.m.: A 33-year-old man said he was the victim of identity theft.

• Oct. 26 at 2:52 p.m.: Thomas Gallagher, 42, of Avon, was charged with disorderly conduct by intoxication.

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