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Volume 7, Issue 46

Biden wins the White House

Lorain County ballots counted so far: 152,898 Registered voters: 218,506 Turnout: 69.97 percent

Voters set record for most ballots JASON HAWK EDITOR

SHEFFIELD TWP. — A new voter turnout record was set as the election wrapped up last week.

With some 3,500 absentee ballots yet to be received, 152,898 ballots were cast in Lorain County, according to unofficial results.

That's the most ever in a local election. The previous record was 148,218, set in 2008 when President Barack Obama was elected.

That year, Lorain County went solid blue. Not so in 2020 — voters here backed Donald Trump's re-election bid by a nearly 4,000-vote margin, helping secure Ohio's Electoral College votes for the president.

Lorain County Board of Elections Director Paul Adams said he was surprised that the traditionally blue county turned red.

"I was very shocked at how things went," he said.

"But that's the way elections work. And it's certainly a surprise to me as a Democrat, but that's how the cookie crumbles."

The day after Election Day was remarkably quiet at his office in Sheffield Township, where the hard work of certifying ballots is now underway.

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U.S. Congress

Former Vice President Joe Biden, seen here on the campaign trail in March, has been projected to win the presidency following a long battle that ended with victories in Pennsylvania and Nevada.

Pennsylvania delivers Electoral College votes JASON HAWK EDITOR

Joe Biden will become the 46th president of the United States, according to still-unofficial vote tallies.

Watching close counts in key states, the Associated Press and other news outlets said Saturday that the numbers no longer held a path to re-election for President Donald Trump.

All eyes were on Pennsylvania, where Trump held a tenuous lead until Friday night. As votes from Democratic-leaning Philadelphia were counted, Biden pulled ahead.

By Monday, with 99 percent of precincts reporting and nearly 6.68 million ballots counted, Biden held a lead of 45,727 to clinch the state's 20 electoral votes.

Shortly after Pennsylvania was called, Nevada was too — its six electoral votes also went to Biden, who led by 34,283.

The outcome caused widely different reactions among our readers on social media.

"Finally a man with in-

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tegrity and kindness to lead the country. May he unite us all!" wrote Christine Johanek.

"Let’s celebrate half of

America just voted for a man with dementia. At least Ohio did its part.

Can’t speak for the rest of the country," wrote Robert

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U.S. Senate

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, senator from California, has made history as Joe Biden's running mate. She is only the second vice president of non-European heritage, following in the footsteps of Charles Curtis, who served alongside President Herbert Hoover. A Native American, Curtis was a member of the Kaw Nation in Kansas. Harris is the first woman to win the office, as well as the first Black American and IndianAmerican.

Wesolowski.

Trump has not conceded.

“I WON THE ELECTION, GOT 71,000,000 LEGAL VOTES,” he tweeted as media outlets called the election Saturday. “BAD THINGS HAPPENED WHICH OUR OBSERVERS WERE NOT ALLOWED TO SEE.” Other political figures do not see it the same way, including former President George W. Bush.

In a statement Sunday to the Associated Press, he said the American people “can have confidence that this election was fundamentally fair, its integrity will be upheld, and its outcome is clear.”

Now is the time when “we must come together for the sake of our families and neighbors, and for our nation and its future," Bush said.

The nonpartisan Partnership for Public Service's Center for Presidential Transition is also sufficiently convinced by the numbers that Biden's win is clear.

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Council honors local veterans with a proclamation • B1

Financial forecast shows schools spending savings • B1

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Sandstone Village sale

A fundraiser garage sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Amherst Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Ave. Purchases benefit the Amherst Historical Society’s mission to promote and educate the general public on the history of Amherst and the surrounding communities.

Shop for furniture, home decor, luggage, baskets, cookbooks, antiques, glassware, small appliances, kitchen items, jewelry, linens, toys, games, puzzles, books, tools and more.

The number of shoppers allowed in at one time will be limited and everyone must observe social distancing practices both inside and outside.

College testing

Oberlin College reported one new case on Tuesday for 601 tests conducted between Oct. 27 and Nov. 2.

It was the 20th case on campus since testing started in August.

As of Oct. 29, 1,574 students at the college had received flu shots under a mandatory vaccination program this fall. The number jumped to 2,073 with faculty and staff who were vaccinated.

What’s cookin’?

Hungry and looking for some home-style carryout?

What’s Cookin’ Wednesday will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Nov. 18 at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 140 South Main St., Wellington.

The menu includes meatloaf, mashed potatoes, corn, tossed salad and a pumpkin fluff dessert for $10. Dinner will be delivered to your car in microwavable containers. No pre-purchase is required.

Pumpkin roll is also available for $10. For more information, call (440) 647-3308 or (440) 864-0149.

McCormick food drive

Wellington middle-schoolers are doing their part to feed the hungry.

“Others Helping Others” is a student council-sponsored food drive that runs through Nov. 20 to benefit Well-Help. Students can take items to their homeroom teachers each day, and the winning grade level will be a movie snack bag.

SLCAD cancellation

The South Lorain County Ambulance District canceled its November board meeting, which had been scheduled for Nov. 10.

The next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at the ambulance district headquarters, 179 East Herrick Ave., Wellington.

No Lolly the Trolley

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lolly the Trolley Express will not visit Amherst this year. The Main Street Amherst event has been canceled by the trolley company.

Plans are already underway for a night of rides around town on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021. Tickets will go on sale at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021 at the Main Street office, 225 Park Ave.

Christmas tree lighting

The Brownhelm Historical Association will hold an old-fashioned Christmas tree lighting at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 29 at the Historic Brownhelm School and Museum, 1950 North Ridge Rd. The event will include carols to start the holiday season.

Safely prepare deer meat

Ohio’s popular archery season for deer is underway.

Lorain County Public Health has some advice for making sure deer meat gets safely processed.

Before going hunting, make sure you or the deer processor has: • Adequate space to refrigerate the meat before and after processing.

• Clean tools, utensils, cutting boards, tables, etc. that are in good working condition.

• Clean, running water to wash hands and equipment.

For an equipment checklist, field dressing guidelines visit www.bit.ly/LoCoDeer. To gets answers to your questions or concerns about deer processing in Lorain County, call 440-322-6367.

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OBITUARIES William C. Ehrman

Janice E. Oakley

William “Bill” C. Ehrman, 98, died Friday, Oct. 30, 2020. He was born April 14, 1922, a Good Friday, in Amherst, to William H. and Clara M. (Ruth) Ehrman.

Bill was a graduate of Amherst Central High School in 1940, active in athletics, music and his usual chores of lawn mowing, paper routes and the local cemetery's maintenance.

Prior to World War II, Bill was employed by the U.S. Automatic Co. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Forces in 1942 and graduated from aerial gunnery, bombardier and navigator schools as a Second Lieutenant in 1944.

He served with the 15th Army Air Forces 454-Bomb Group in Cerignola, Italy, flying on B-24 bombers over the Alps into Germany, Hungary and Austria. He received a Certificate of Valor. After WWII, he graduated from Baldwin Wallace University in 1948 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and Mathematics. Bill was employed with Goodyear Aircraft in Akron, as a management trainee whose main focus was playing softball!

When the Korean War started in August, 1950, Bill was recalled by the U.S. Air Force and he entered into the nation's rejuvenated Nuclear Weapons program. He served 12 years in the Strategic Air Command at all levels of command in the administration, training and standardization procedures of nuclear weapons organizations for B-36, F-84G, B-47 and B-52 aircraft during the Cold War era, including the Suez and Cuban crisis. At age 43, Bill was selected to attend George Washington University, where he earned a Master's degree in Engineering. It was in 1965 that he was assigned to the Joint Chiefs of Staff as one of the Single Integrated Operational War Plan officers on the National Emergency Command Post Afloat for two years. Then, he joined the USAF Inspector General Directorate of Nuclear Safety, where he was commended for his excellence in nuclear activities. At this time, Bill might have been one of the last surviving observers of an atomic weapon detonated above ground. After 22+ years of service in the U.S. Air Force, across three wars, Bill retired in July, 1970 as a Lieutenant Colonel. He returned to his beloved hometown, Amherst, to work with Nordson Corporation as an Administrator for the Finishing Division for 16 years prior to retiring again in 1986.

Bill married his wife, Gladys Jeanette Gustafson, in March, 1954 in Austin, Texas. He and his wife dedicated themselves as volunteers in their community while raising their four children. During the course of eight changes of residence, they developed many close friendships, traveled extensively and enjoyed countless life experiences.

This included Bill's volunteer positions of president of the Square and Compass Club (245 members), the Kolbe Family Reunion, president of the Wesleyan Village Residents Association and many other activities. Bill was also an avid Cleveland Indians fan and always enjoyed eating popcorn.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Jeanette Ehrman (2001); son, David Ehrman (2003); brother, Richard Ehrman (2003); brother, James Ehrman (1994) and parents, William H. and Clara M. (Ruth) Ehrman.

He is survived by his daughter, Debra James of Duluth, Minnesota; son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Tina Ehrman of Terrero, New Mexico; daughter and son-inlaw, Nancy and Trent Caster of Aurora, Colorado; grandchildren, David James, Kirsten Grove, Jeremy Alexander, Michelle Caster and Haley Caster and great-grandchildren, Timothy, Kalli and Fredereck Grove.

A small funeral will be held Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, at 10 a.m. at Amherst United Methodist Church, limited to 50 participants due to the coronavirus pandemic. Friends and family are invited to attend a wake during visiting hours at Hempel Funeral Home on Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. by reservation at www. hempelfuneralhome.com or by contacting Hempel Funeral Home for necessary reservations. The family will join together for a larger celebration of life next summer when it is safe for family and friends to gather.

Donations can be made to Amherst United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 785, Amherst OH 44001 or Wesleyan Village, 807 West Avenue, Elyria, OH 44035 in lieu of flowers.

Janice E. Oakley, 77, of Milan, passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk. Janice was born Nov. 18, 1942, in Oberlin, to Louis and Betty Kert of Wellington. On June 20, 1964, she married John C. Oakley at First Methodist Church in Wellington.

Janice is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, John; her four children, John W. Oakley (Ashley) of Petaluma, California, Cathy Pulizzi (Tony) of Tarzana, California, David Oakley of Milan, Ohio and Seth Oakley (Allison) of Cincinnati and three grandchildren, AJ Pulizzi and Malani and Dara Oakley.

Janice was a graduate of Wellington High School and attended Gale Institute of Minneapolis, Minnesota. She worked at the Department of the Navy in Washington, DC and then as an assistant clerk at the Selective Service office in Elyria.

A dedicated homemaker and mother, Janice lived her life for her family. She was a brilliant cook who brought joy to her family and friends with homemade chicken paprikas and chocolate chip cookies. The happenings in her children's lives brought her much happiness.

She loved 1000 piece puzzles, riding rollercoasters with the goal to be the oldest person on board, anything British especially Cornwall, chocolate covered cherries, virtual travel with Google Earth, bonfires and detective stories.

She was a dedicated genealogist long before the internet, solved many family mysteries and helped many who needed help in their research.

She was preceded in death by her brother, John D. Kert (Judy) and parents, Louis and Betty Kert of Wellington.

Services will be private and limited to immediate family due to COVID-19.

The family suggests that, instead of flowers or donations, that everyone take care of themselves and their family; cherish the good times and create good memories that last forever.

Norton-Eastman Funeral Home in Wellington is handling arrangements.

SANDRA JEAN HAMRICK (nee Koch), 43, of Lorain, passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. Hempel Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

ROBERTA MARY CHARLES (nee McLaughlin), 86, of Huron, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour while surrounded by family at her home Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, following a lengthy illness. Hempel Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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RICHARD “DICK” J. NOVAK, 90, of Elyria, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, at St. Mary of the Woods following a long and full life.

Hempel funeral home is in charge of the arrangements.

JUNE EVALYN PARK (nee Zuspan), 82, a lifetime resident of Amherst, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, at Amherst Manor Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. Hempel Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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

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PRESIDENT

FROM A1 President Joe Biden and Senator Kamala Harris on their successful and historic campaign for the White House... While there will be legal disputes requiring adjudication, the outcome is sufficiently clear that the transition process must now begin," it said in a Nov. 8 memo.

"We urge the Trump administration to immediately begin the post-election transition process and the Biden team to take full advantage of the resources available under the Presidential Transition Act. This was a hard-fought campaign, but history is replete with examples of presidents who emerged from such campaigns to graciously assist their successors."

Counts continue The last states to be called are Georgia, where Biden on Monday held a razor-thin 10,000-vote lead; North Carolina, where Trump was ahead by about 75,000 votes; and Alaska, where Trump had a roughly 55,000-vote lead with only half of ballots counted.

The popular vote count at press time stood at 75.4 million for Biden and 70.9 million for Trump.

None of the remaining states can shift the balance.

Biden already captured 290 Electoral College votes, passing the magic 270 needed to win the White House.

The 538 members of the Electoral College will convene in each state starting Dec. 14 to cast their ballots, which will be sent to Vice President Mike Pence, who in this capacity will act as president of the U.S. Senate.

It is possible that some members will not cast their votes in accordance with the popular vote.

There are "faithless" electors in most presidential races, but they almost always vote for another candidate inside their own party. The last time an elector crossed party lines was in 1972, when a Republican elector gave his support instead to the Libertarian candidate.

Thirty-three states, including Ohio, have laws requiring their electors to vote in line with the party vote. Pennsylvania is not among those states.

COMMUNITY REACTION

What our readers are saying about the projected win for Democrat Joe Biden: • Sarah Rinehart: "What a day to celebrate kindness and freedom."

• Danielle Simmons Szabo: "Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep."

• Diane Alcorn: "Love has trumped hate. It’s a very good day!"

• Jill Camarillo: Not my president."

• Sandy Kirin: Congratulations, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, it’s time to unite as one nation."

• Christy Dale Whalen: "Today is a very sad day for America."

• Christina Yoo: "Woo Hoo! Best news in the world today! This is the BEST day of 2020."

• Kay Draper: "We are all doomed."

Jason Hawk | Community Guide

ABOVE: How states sided in the race between President Donald Trump (red) and former Vice President Joe Biden (blue). BELOW: Because of the Electoral College's winner-take-all system, the map is too often portrayed only in terms of solid red and blue. It's actually a much more complicated mix of purples.

In July, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that state laws binding Electoral College members are constitutional.

Lawsuits filed Republicans have filed suit in five states won by Biden, targeting what they claim are irregularities. Even those suits don't allege widespread voter fraud — they instead listed small complaints in an apparent effort to slow vote counts.

Few have been convincing enough for judges. One of the few victories for Republican lawyers has been convincing Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito to order that Pennsylvania election officials must separate absentee ballots that arrived after Election Day,

in case there are further legal challenges.

Recounts Trump and fellow Republicans have already announced plans to seek recounts in battleground states.

The president is pursuing a recount in Wisconsin where a little more than 20,000 votes — less than 1 percent — put the state in Biden's corner. Absentee ballots from Milwaukee, Green Bay and Kenosha turned the tide in the state where Trump won by about the same margin in 2016.

Whether a recount will be held in Pennsylvania is up in the air. State law there requires a recount when the margin is less than or equal to

• Elyria NAACP president Dee Tolbert: “I feel that we are on the road of recovery. We worked hard as an organization to make sure people got to the polls. We had buses going to take them. I’m more than joyous to have President-elect Biden to become our next president because I feel he will heal this nation.”

• Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Cleveland: “He is a good and wise man, and his election proves that our country is choosing truth, decency and unity over lies and division. Our country needs his and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris’ leadership now more than ever. We have work to do to address the challenges facing us: this pandemic, crippling inequality, systemic racism, climate change and creating an economy that works for everyone.

Biden and Harris are ready to restore hope and civility to the White House, come together to keep our democracy strong, and ensure that all work has dignity in this country.”

• U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Toledo: “It is clear the American people turned out in record numbers in favor of democracy, liberty, and compassion,” Kaptur said. “With Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, we could not have asked for a better pair of leaders to unify the country, take on the coronavirus pandemic and spur economic growth to create opportunity for all. I am confident that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be President and Vice President for every American. I look forward to working closely with President-Elect Joe Biden to bring our country together. Compassion and empathy will be our guiding principles in that effort as we work to restore political and economic power to working people and families.”

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FROM A1 Workers are checking for problems, including comparing handwritten signatures if necessary to verify that all ballots were properly cast.

There were about 3,800 provisional votes and 3,500 absentee ballots outstanding. Some may overlap, if residents who requested absentee ballots decided to vote at the polls on Election Day instead, for example.

As the ballots are counted and checked through next week, totals in races and issues across the county are sure to shift — but it's unlikely the results of any will change, said Adams.

In a normal presidential election year, there would tend to be a large number of provisional ballots from Lorain, Elyria and Oberlin, all Democratic-heavy cities. This year, that's not the case, mostly due to the popularity of mail-in voting.

Ohio election totals remain unofficial until they are certified on Nov. 18. The Election Night numbers won't be updated on the Board of Elections website again until then.

Adams said he was "happily surprised" with how smoothly the election went, particularly as Super Tuesday voting wrapped up.

0.5 percent of the total — it's a 0.8 percent.

A significant discrepancy in returns could still trigger a recount, however. Statewide recounts typically do clear up errors, but the change is in the hundreds of votes on average, not tens of thousands.

Trump's best chance to flip a state's projected winner is Georgia, and his campaign has already started those wheels turning. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, a Republican, predicted last week that a recount would be automatically triggered.

More than just Georgia, with its 16 electoral votes, would be needed to reverse Biden's presumptive victory.

Here are reactions Saturday from some leaders and politicians on the election of former Vice President Joe Biden and running mate Sen. Kamala Harris:

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There were no long lines lingering into the night, and an army of first-time poll workers who volunteered did their jobs without a hitch, handling returns quickly, he said.

There were also no

voter intimidation issues brought to his attention, although leaders of the nonpartisan watchdog coalition called Election Protection said they were alerted to an incident in Lorain County.

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Watchdogs: Voter intimidation complaints surge JASON HAWK EDITOR

Complaints of voter intimidation and electioneering in Ohio were up this fall by about 50 percent compared to the 2016 presidential election, according to a briefing last Wednesday by the American Civil Liberties Union and other watchdogs.

Election Protection, a nonpartisan coalition of more than 100 groups nationwide, tracked and responded to issues across the state in recent weeks.

Its goal has been to diffuse issues and make sure as many votes as possible are counted.

Jen Miller, executive director of the League of Women Voters of Ohio, said voters faced "lots of pesky problems that we had to just keep leaning in on" as they cast ballots.

She said Ohioans alleged threatening situations in many counties, including Lorain.

In some instances, they involved people with guns at the polls. Miller cited specific cases in Stark County, Franklin County and Kamm's Corners in Cuyahoga County.

"They weren't necessarily calling people names, or saying you have to vote a certain way... but just having guns near polling locations, out in the open, I think clearly is going to make some individuals very nervous," she said.

In other instances, supporters of one candidate

— she didn't say which — blocked access to parking lots, ballot drop boxes and handicap parking spots.

Voter intimidation doesn't always mean threatening physical harm. According to the ACLU, federal and state laws widely prohibit aggressive questioning of voters about their citizenship or criminal pasts, falsely claiming to be an elections official, spreading false information about voting requirements, making false claims about voter fraud and penalties and other types of harassment, particularly when they target non-English speakers or people of color.

More than 1,000 Election Protection workers were involved in efforts to counter those types of illegal activity this year.

Among them was the Rev. Susan Smith of founder of Crazy Faith Ministries in Columbus. She led a group of "peacekeepers" who aimed to de-escalate tensions at the polls without police involvement.

"There were a few spots where there were issues, but they weren't major issues," she said.

"And for the most part, the peacekeepers were able to do what they had been trained to do — to talk to people, to listen to people and to calm people down."

Smith reported clashes with anti-abortion activists whose "yelling and screaming" frightened

Jason Hawk | Community Guide

Here's how Ohio counties sided in the race between President Donald Trump (red) and former Vice President Joe Biden (blue).

some voters. In Toledo, there was another brief incident in which campaigners got too close to voting lines and got into a spat with a local priest, she said.

Putting out fires is only one aspect of the coalition's work.

Morgan Conley of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law said another big responsibility is answering routine questions about how to vote, finding polling locations, voter ID and registration.

Workers also fielded concerns about lack of accessibility at the polls, she said.

Curbside voting — also

called drive-thru voting — added a new dimension to those questions this year, along with fights over ballot drop box availability, said Kayla Griffin, state director for All Voting is Local Ohio.

"These are issues that our coalition really took up to the state to ensure that all voters had equal access to the ballot," she said.

"We knew coming into this election that 78 percent of the Black population in the state resided in the top six populated counties, and one drop box location per county was going to put a lot of pressure on our (boards of

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Collin Marozzi, policy strategist for the ACLU of Ohio, said there were issues with both absentee voting and in-person Election Day operations this year.

Franklin County was hard-hit, he said.

In early October, problems there started with 50,000 ballots being mailed to incorrect locations, which left many voters confused.

Last Tuesday, traditional voting in Franklin County started with machine malfunctions that caused officials to resort to paper log books, said Marozzi, leading to issues with voter ID. More than 600,000 votes had been counted

by Wednesday night in the capital county, but issues had left 52,000 absentee and provisionals uncounted.

Miller said Ohio has a strong auditing process that will be used in the next couple of weeks to safeguard the election's integrity.

It involves checking batches of paper ballots against digital records for discrepancies — if anomalies are found, larger and larger samples will be examined to track how widespread the problems run.

Despite limited issues, the 2020 election in Ohio went well, said Miller.

It could have gone better, she said. The process was a lot harder on voters than it should be, and Election Protection plans to continue championing reforms that will shield voters' rights.

"What COVID-19 and this massive election have taught us, is all the things we thought this electoral system needed are even more needed than we realized," Miller said.

Ohio needs to expand the number of early voting centers to prevent long lines and waits, she said, and the state should allow residents to request absentee ballots online.

Multiple ballot drop boxes are needed in each county. Despite a lawsuit victory paving the way for more boxes, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued a directive prohibiting a rollout this fall.

Miller called for improved curbside voting guidelines to provide better access to for older Ohioans and limit the spread of diseases such as COVID-19 and the flu.

She also said the state needs to increase poll worker pay, which hasn't been done in decades, and work to eliminate the technical difficulties that plague every election.

Coalition leaders said the 2020 election won't be over in their eyes until every ballot is counted.

"The longer it takes, it means we're counting every vote. That's what democracy is about. We need to just be calm, be patient," Miller said.

That's no small task.

About 1.3 million early in-person votes were cast across the state, and another 2.1 million absentee ballots had been returned as of Monday.

Total turnout in Ohio is expected to surpass 6 million when all votes are certified, compared to the 5.6 million who voted in 2016.

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cepting bids for a City owned parcel of land located at 401 IDAHO AVENUE, LORAIN, OHIO PP#0200051116001.

Parcel is sold in as-is condition. The bidder is responsible for all costs. These costs include but are not limited to: transfer costs, survey, title fees, closing costs, recording fees and all other costs associated with the deed preparation and title transfer.

Bids are due December 3, 2020 at 11:00 AM to the Engineering Department, Lorain City Hall 4th Floor. The opening of the bids will take place December 3, 2020 at 11:15 AM in the City of Lorain Council Chambers. In the event no bids are received for the individual parcel prior to 11:00 AM on December 3, 2020, then the bidding process shall remain open for the parcel and the City may thereafter, at its sole discretion, accept or reject any bid received for the parcel after December 3, 2020. Any materials or objects that are found on the parcel will become property of the bidder and be the bidder's responsibility. The City is not liable for any materials or objects that may be found on the parcel property.

All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope with the bidder's name and contact information on the outside of the envelope and be accompanied by a certified check on a solvent bank, drawn and made payable to the City of Lorain, Ohio, in the amount of 10% of the total bid in good faith.

Should any bid be rejected, such check will be forthwith returned to the bidder; and should any bid be accepted, such bond or check will be returned upon proper execution and securing of the contract.

Bid forms and specifications may be obtained by contacting the City of Lorain Engineering Department at 440-204-2003 or at 200 West Erie Avenue, City Hall- 4th Floor Lorain, Ohio 44052. All bids shall be subject to the additional items and conditions set forth on the bid forms.

By order of the Director of Public Safety/Service

L.C.C.G. 11/5-12-19-26; 12/3/20 20672740

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That the City of Oberlin is accepting applications from residents who wish to apply to serve on the City's Boards, Commissions or Committees, for terms that will begin on January 1, 2021.

Applications and information concerning these vacancies are available at the Clerk of Council's Office, located at 85 South Main Street, Oberlin, Ohio 44074, or can be completed on line from the City's website at www.cityofoberlin. com. Please return applications to the office of the Clerk of Council, office hours are from 8:00 - 4:30 p.m., M-F. Deadline for applications is November 13th at 4:30 p.m.

Belinda B. Anderson, MMC Clerk of Council

L.C.C.G. 11/12/20 20673213

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Please be advised that Lorain City Council will host a public hearing on Monday, December 14, 2020 to commence at 6 p.m. in the Lorain City Hall Council Chamber, 200 W. Erie Ave., Lorain, OH, to discuss an application to add the definition of slum and blight to the Planning & Zoning Code, Max Upton BHP Director, applicant.

The Lorain City Planning Commission met on November 4, 2020, and recommend approval to Lorain City Council.

Copies of all documentation related to this proposal 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. 11/12-19/20 20673178

PUBLICATION OF LEGISLATION The following is a summary of legislation adopted by Lorain City Council on Nov. 2, 2020.

The complete text of each item may be viewed or purchased in the Clerk of Council Office

@ Lorain City Hall, 200 W. Erie Ave., Lorain, OH, during normal business hours or contact Nancy Greer @ 204-2050 (Nancy_Greer@cityoflorain. org). The following summary of legislation passed has been reviewed/approved by the Law Director for legal accuracy as required by state laws.

Ordinance 127-20* Assessing the cost to abate nuisance by cutting noxious weeds.

128-20 Auth S/S Dir to take all action necessary to enter into agrmt for grant funding from ODNR for Black River Dredge Reuse Facility Residual Solids Elevation. 129-20* Approving consent to ODOT to perform resurfacing on US Rt 58 (Amherst/Lorain Cooper Foster Line) approx 2.8 miles.

130-20* Auth S/S Dir to enter into contract w/ Gardiner Services for repair/maintenance of HVAC units @ various city facilities. 131-20 Auth Mayor & S/S Dir. to enter into cooperative agrmt w/ Amherst for cleaning, widening and deepening of shared ditch off of Cooper Foster. 132-20 Auth S/S Dir. to enter into a contract for the purchase of materials & supplies for the Public Properties Dept. 133-20* Appropriation. (*Denotes legislation was passed as an emergency.)

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF LORAIN, OHIO

BICYCLE IMPROVEMENTS (WASHINGTON AVENUE BIKEWAY) LOR-LORAIN CMAQ PID 108526 Sealed bids will be received by the Engineering Department of the City of Lorain, Ohio until: TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIVING BIDS: UNTIL - 11:00 AM, December 4, 2020, Lorain time, Engineering Department, Lorain City Hall 4th Floor.

TIME AND PLACE FOR OPENING BIDS: 11:30 AM, December 4, 2020, Lorain time, City of Lorain Council Chambers, Lorain City Hall 1st Floor.

COMPLETION DATE: October 15, 2021 Bids must be accompanied by Certified Check or Cashier's Check or Letter of Credit equals to ten percent (10%) of the amount bid, or a bond for the full amount of the bid as a guarantee that if the bid is accepted, a contract will be entered into and a performance bond properly secured.

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

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

Each bidder must insure that all employees and applicants

for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, creed, color, sex or national origin. All bidders must comply with the provisions of the American Disabilities Act. All federal minority business enterprise and women business enterprise requirements shall be met. All contractors and subcontractors involved with the project will to the extent practicable use Ohio products, materials, services and labor in the implementation of their project.

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

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

No Pre-Bid meeting is scheduled.

By order of the Director of Public Safety/Service

L.C.C.G. 11/12-19-26/20 20672739

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF LORAIN, OHIO

SR 611 SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS (LEAVITT RD TO OAKDALE AVE) LOR-LORAIN SRTS PID 109068 Sealed bids will be received by the Engineering Department of the City of Lorain, Ohio until: TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIVING BIDS: UNTIL - 11:00 AM, December 4, 2020, Lorain time, Engineering Department, Lorain City Hall 4th Floor.

TIME AND PLACE FOR OPENING BIDS: 11:15 AM, December 4, 2020, Lorain time, City of Lorain Council Chambers, Lorain City Hall 1st Floor.

COMPLETION DATE: October 15, 2021 Bids must be accompanied by Certified Check or Cashier's Check or Letter of Credit equals to ten percent (10%) of the amount bid, or a bond for the full amount of the bid as a guarantee that if the bid is accepted, a contract will be entered into and a performance bond properly secured.

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

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

Each bidder must insure that

all employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, creed, color, sex or national origin. All bidders must comply with the provisions of the American Disabilities Act. All federal minority business enterprise and women business enterprise requirements shall be met. All contractors and subcontractors involved with the project will to the extent practicable use Ohio products, materials, services and labor in the implementation of their project.

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

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

No Pre-Bid meeting is scheduled.

By order of the Director of Public Safety/Service

L.C.C.G. 11/12-19-26/20 20669158

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Numbers spell out Republican commissioner victory DAVE O’BRIEN THE CHRONICLE-TELEGRAM

ELYRIA — Lorain County's two largest cities rallied for the Democratic candidates in two races for county commissioner, but it wasn't enough to stem the red tide of Republican voting that took place on Election Day. Commissioners-elect David Moore and Michelle Hung successfully defeated incumbent commissioners Lori Kokoski and Sharon Sweda, a Democrat appointed to the board nearly two years ago to fill out an unexpired term.

The voting gave Republicans a 2-to-1 majority on the county commissioners board for the first time this century.

The last Republican commissioner was Tom Williams, who was elected in 2010 but defeated for re-election in 2014 by current Commissioner Matt Lundy.

Hung, a North Ridgeville councilwoman at-large, was defeating Kokoski by 76,166 votes to 71,069, or 52 percent to 48 percent, according to incomplete and unofficial results from the Lorain County Board of Elections.

Moore, who served a single term on the commissioners board from 2001 to 2005, led Sweda with 75,118 votes to 71,267 votes, or 51 percent to 49 percent, according to incomplete and unofficial results.

Some outstanding ballots remain to be counted, so the vote totals could change.

Williams, who helped run the pair's joint campaign, said the two candidates were spending time with family last Wednesday, and shared some thoughts on how they got elected.

"It was 11 months of nonstop campaigning, they were getting their message out and it just felt like they were always on the offense, never really playing any defense and people were encouraged by the message they were sending," he said.

Having President Donald Trump at the top of the ticket?

"Oh absolutely" that helped drive the Republican vote, Williams said.

"Having a popular person and people that are motivated to come out to vote, that's always encouraging and helpful," he said.

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Williams said he believed that Kokoski's vote to impose a 0.25 percent sales tax in 2016 may have hurt Kokoski's chances. That issue was unpopular among both Republicans and Democrats, he said.

A review of precinct-by-precinct voting, which was available in a report on the Lorain County Board of Elections website, showed that Democrats fared better in the historic Democratic strongholds of Lorain, Elyria and Oberlin.

They also split the voting in several municipalities but failed in large part to garner enough votes to take the county's townships and villages.

LORAIN Sweda and Kokoski captured nearly every precinct in Lorain County's largest city and were a safe bet for Democrats.

Only precinct 2-E bucked the trend, as Hung and Moore each captured 150 votes there while Kokoski received 144 and Sweda 142.

Kokoski, a former Lorain City councilwoman, also lost precinct 8-A by two votes: 561 voters chose Hung and 559 chose Kokoski.

ELYRIA Hung prevailed over Kokoski in five Elyria precincts, including 3-D, 3-E, 4-B, 6-D and 7-C — and then only by one vote in two of those, according to incomplete and unofficial results.

Sweda won all precincts except 3-D, 3-E, 4-B, and 6-D, and prevailed by 12 votes in 7-C, one of the two in which Kokoski was defeated by a lone vote.

The Democrats won Oberlin handily, long a blue island surrounded by the largely red southern Lorain County.

It was a different matter elsewhere.

Hung and Moore captured Amherst from Kokoski and Sweda, and all of Avon save for precinct 2-C, which the Democrats carried.

By unofficial election night votes: Hung Kokoski Moore Sweda Amherst ................ 3,944.....3,396 ..... 3,906..... 3,400 Avon ......................7,664.....5,904 ......7,542..... 5,984 Avon Lake ............. 8,313.....6,654 ..... 8,263..... 6,627 Elyria .................... 9,518.. 1,1994 ..... 9,330...12,007 Lorain ................... 8,595.. 1,4437 ..... 8,382...14,541 North Ridgeville ..10,373..... 7,709 ..... 9,985......7,925 Oberlin .................... 472......3821 ........ 500..... 3,774 Sheffield Lake ....... 2,146.....2,107 ..... 2,119..... 2,107 Vermilion .............. 1,770.....1,259 ..... 1,796..... 1,231 Amherst Twp. ........ 1,708.....1,342 ..... 1,719..... 1,321 South Amherst ......... 510........ 298 ........ 511........ 293 Brighton Twp. ........... 369........ 146 ........ 369........ 145 Brownhelm Twp. ....... 691........ 435 ........ 683........ 434 Camden/Kipton ....... 588........ 269 ........ 596........ 255 Carlisle Twp. ......... 2,486.....1,499 ..... 2,465..... 1,488 Columbia Twp........ 2,642.....1,436 ..... 2,648..... 1,415 Eaton Twp. ............ 1,939........ 980 ..... 1,334........ 646 Elyria Twp................. 951........ 760 ........ 948........ 756 Grafton Twp. ......... 1,081........ 513 ..... 1,097........ 488 Grafton .................... 866........ 491 ........ 870........ 476 Henrietta Twp. ......... 679........ 370 ........ 678........ 368 Huntington Twp. ....... 567........ 164 ........ 564........ 165 LaGrange Twp. ...... 1,354........ 730 ..... 1,355........ 717 Lagrange ................. 796........ 435 ........ 800........ 415 New Russia Twp........ 547........ 474 ........ 553........ 468 Penfield Twp. ........... 721........ 329 ........ 736........ 310 Pittsfield Twp. .......... 609........ 282 ........ 605........ 285 Rochester ................ 328........ 108 ........ 317........ 119 Sheffield Twp. .......... 648........ 698 ........ 643........ 693 Sheffield Village .... 1,348.....1,171 ..... 1,320..... 1,183 Wellington Twp. ........ 539........ 210 ........ 542........ 198 Wellington ............ 1,340........ 725 ..... 1,351........ 703

The Republicans took the vote in all of Avon Lake save for two precincts, 4-A and 4-C. Sweda won Avon Lake precinct 3-B by 13 votes while Kokoski lost there to Hung by nine votes.

Republicans swept North Ridgeville. Hung carried every precinct in the city where she has served as an at-large councilwoman for the past three years, and Moore did not lose a single precinct to Sweda.

In Sheffield Lake, Hung and Moore took three out of four precincts from Kokoski and Sweda. The lone exception was precinct 2-A, which went blue.

Republicans easily won over voters in the portion of Vermilion that votes in Lorain County.

Sheffield Township split.

Hung took Sheffield Township (North) from Kokoski, but Moore lost it to Sweda. Democrats swept Sheffield Township (West) while Republicans took Sheffield Township (East).

Republicans won handily

in the townships of Amherst, Brighton, Brownhelm, Camden, Carlisle, Columbia, Eaton, Elyria, Grafton, Henrietta, Huntington, LaGrange, New Russia, Penfield, Pittsfield, Rochester and Wellington, as well as the villages of South Amherst, Kipton, Grafton, LaGrange, Rochester, Sheffield and Wellington.

OTHER RACES Republicans also gained the county recorder's seat, as incumbent Democrat Judy Nedwick was defeated by challenger Mike Doran, according to incomplete and unofficial results from the Lorain County Board of Elections.

Coroner-elect Dr. Frank Miller, a board-certified forensic pathologist, ran uncontested as a Republican for that post, giving the GOP four countywide elected positions when they had only one going into Tuesday's election — Miller's predecessor, Dr. Stephen Evans, who declined to run for re-election.

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Joe Miller will return to Columbus for second term CARISSA WOYTACH THE CHRONICLE-TELEGRAM

LORAIN — Incumbent State Rep. Joe Miller, D-Amherst, will return to Columbus to represent Ohio’s 56th House District, after winning re-election last week, according to unofficial results.

This will be Miller’s second term in the Statehouse. He defeated Republican Bradley Lacko, with 30,967 votes or 59 percent of the vote.

Lacko, also of Amherst, carried 21,376 votes or 41 percent of the vote.

There still are outstanding ballots, so the totals could change.

At a small watch party at the Shipyards in Lorain, Miller looked on as votes trickled in, first early voting numbers, followed by in-person precinct results. While he was excited for his own re-election and his party gaining some seats at the state level, other races’ outcomes left him with a deeper sense of dread than celebration.

“My house (is) in the middle of the forest fire and the whole city's burning and there's only a couple of our houses that missed the flames,” he said. “You're watching your neighbors go down and their houses burn to the ground.”

A political scientist at heart, he plans to study the results and try to understand what

happened in Lorain County — referencing upsets in two county commissioner races and county recorder.

“It seems like the dog whistling has been heard and Lorain County responded appropriately,” he said. “They appreciate the people that are leading this country right now and they don't appreciate those that are leading this county.”

Lacko, who stayed home to watch results with his family after a long day working on his farm, said he was not wholly surprised with the night’s results, as the 56th District tends to favor incumbent candidates.

“The district lines are going to be redrawn in 2022, so hopefully the districts end up more balanced, which is what we all strive for,” he said.

He plans to challenge Miller again in two years, but his name will be circulating well before then.

Coming out of this election, he will immediately move to circulating petitions for an Amherst City Council at-large seat. It will be the third time he’s made a run for Amherst Council.

“Third time's the charm, as they say,” he said.

At the end of the day, he said he appreciates the process, including all the local Board of Elections volunteers and officials, and his supporters at the county and state level.

Gayle Manning fends off challenger Zach Stepp CARISSA WOYTACH THE CHRONICLE-TELEGRAM

Incumbent State Rep. Gayle Manning, RNorth Ridgeville, won re-election, according to unofficial results.

Manning, who represents the state’s 55th House District, will return to Columbus for a second term, after defeating Democratic challenger Zach Stepp of Avon Lake.

The district takes in Elyria and much of the eastern portion of Lorain County, excluding Avon and the furthest edge of North Ridgeville.

Manning carried 33,051 votes, or 56 percent of her district, with Stepp garnering 25,807 or 44 percent.

After stopping briefly at an Election Night watch party at Tom’s Country Place in Avon, Manning said she went home to spend the evening with her family. Rather than refresh the unofficial results page from the Ohio secretary of state, she spent her time playing with race cars with her grandson.

She didn’t know she’d won the race until

her son, state Sen. Nathan Manning, R-North Ridgeville, told her.

“I’m thrilled that people still believe in me,” she said.

Once the House is back in session, she hopes to get her dark campaign money bill through, but noted education still is a priority.

High-stakes state testing still looms over school districts, even amid a pandemic — a stressor she hopes to relieve sooner rather than later, she said. She also wants to tackle for-profit charter schools.

While Stepp was disappointed with the results, he said this may not be the last time the county sees his name on the ballot. If an opportunity feels right, he plans to take it, he said.

He noted his campaign brought other issues to the forefront, such as help to revitalize Lorain County’s economy, and it was a shining example of a strong grassroots campaign.

“To everyone who made calls, who dropped lit, who donated, who talked to their friends, who voted, who spread our message: Thank You,” Stepp said.

Incumbent Dick Stein keeps seat as state representative BROOKIE MADISON THE CHRONICLE-TELEGRAM

Ohio Rep. Dick Stein, R- Norwalk, defeated Democratic challenger Dara Adkison to retain the 57th District seat, according to unofficial results.

The 57th District includes southern Lorain County, North Ridgeville and Avon, as well as Huron County.

According to the Ohio Secretary of State's office website, in Huron County, Stein led 18,858 to 6,985, or 73 percent of the votes. In Lorain County, he led with 22,382 to 13,200, or 63 percent of the votes. The totals could change during the certification process and as absentee ballots arrive in the mail.

Stein, who was first elected as state representative in 2016, will be starting his third term: “We’re happy for the support from all the folks in our district who had confidence in us going into our third term,” Stein said. “So we’re happy for that and for the support all of those that help us get to where we’re at today, so it’s a good day.”

Stein said that he hopes to work with more agencies in his new term.

“Over here in Huron County, the Bellevue Recovery and Support Services, is looking to put a recovery house up and I’m involved with that,” Stein said. “We’re hoping to be able to find some funding to allow us to set up a men’s center for drug recovery in Huron County, a men’s center much like the one already in Lorain County.''

He said that he has been asked to serve on the agency's nonprofit’s board as an adviser; he cannot be a member as it would pose a conflict if the organization were to ask for funding.

“I would simply be acting as a nonvoting member and as someone who is a concerned citizen in Huron County to have some type of

recovery center for men,” Stein said. “I know Erie County already has a facility for women, so together we can partner and work together to try and help people in both of our communities to get off drugs and become productive members of society.”

Stein also said he hopes to come up with a solution that Ohio citizens are happy with as it relates to how they repeal and replace House Bill 6: “I hope we do that yet this term, but if not, we will certainly be willing to tackle that beginning of next year,” he said. “In addition to that, working on new energy policies as it relates to state policy for renewables and for modernization.”

Stein said that he is happy to have the support of the community and has worked hard to be available.

“We’ve had a lot of issues with unemployment as a result of COVID,” he said. “We did pass House legislation to revamp and rebuild the unemployment system. One of my issues that I want to work toward next year is that we keep the state accountable and the agencies involved working towards providing a better service for people in need of unemployment services and make that a more seamless and user friendly experience.”

Adkison said that throughout her campaign, she has focused on providing real, meaningful help to everyone, which is what she said should be expected from representatives.

“I am proud of running a campaign focused on helping people,” Adkison said. “With every call at the beginning of the pandemic, we offered resources. We helped with unemployment, with the need for food, for medical help, for mental health resources. We advocated for adjusted shipping schedules when the post office was damaged, we stood up for union workers. Some of those I connected with through this race still need help and I will continue to boost their voices, needs, and causes.”

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Wellington Schools spending down reserves Treasurer’s new five-year forecast shows district’s savings dwindling to nearly zero by 2025 BROOKIE MADISON THE CHRONICLE-TELEGRAM

WELLINGTON — Deficit spending could all but empty the Wellington school district's savings accounts by 2025, according to a financial forecast presented last Monday night.

Next fiscal year, the school system will start spending more

than it takes in, to the tune of a $515,000 hit.

Numbers provided by district Treasurer Mark Donnelly show how Wellington expects to spend down its cash reserves from $4.45 million in July 2021 to almost zero by the end of fiscal year 2025.

In 2021, the district will have enough operating cash on hand to run for 99 days. If it spends down

its reserves, it will have just 15 days worth remaining at the end of five years.

That's a problem — Donnelly said the state recommends having a 60- to 80-day nest egg at all times.

"We would like to see that cash in case something comes up that we have to take care of," he said.

"We’re good for cash this year, next year and even the third year,

2023. However, well before 2023 gets here, we need to have some plan in place.�

At the same time, the Wellington Schools can expect to get hit with income tax losses. Collections are conservatively projected to drop by 10 percent, which is $226,661.

Donnelly said the district collected $170,000 less in its first income tax payment for the year.

Payments were also deferred from April to July due to the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown ordered by Gov. Mike DeWine. “Because of the current spike in COVID cases and the uncertainty of where we’re going in the next few months, I’m still projecting a 10 percent decrease in income tax receipts,� he said.

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Oberlin Council honors veterans in a tough year

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Brandon Fitzpatrick holds a piece of wood while Jake Wachholz drills it in place. They volunteered Saturday to help repair a roof for a veteran who lives on Gordon Avenue in Amherst.

Roof repairs for veteran in need BROOKIE MADISON and JASON HAWK

AMHERST — Army veteran Linda Tarrant said she was overwhelmed by the help she received from volunteers Saturday morning.

Veterans' organizations Ride with Valor and Purple Heart Homes collaborated to supply materials and make repairs to the roof of Tarrant’s home on Gordon Avenue with help from two Amherst City Council members. “These are strangers to me,� Tarrant said. “I knew my City Council representative by face. But I don’t know these people. Our only connection is we belong to alumni of DD-214, which is your military district. That’s why I hope other people in need or can help will reach out to organizations here like Purple Heart.�

Tarrant served during the Vietnam era from 1973 to 1979. “Being a veteran for many years didn’t really mean a whole lot,� she said. “It was just something you did,

AMHERST — A good, hard rain is sometimes all it takes to put Terra Lane and Cooper Foster Park Road yards underwater.

Now Amherst and Lorain city councils are teaming up in hopes of ending flooding issues that affect both sides of the border.

"That's one of our last really big flooding areas in the city," Amherst Mayor

VETERANS DAY PAGE B2 Amherst veterans still held a Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday, but it was shared virtually. To watch the video, visit the Amherst News-Times Facebook page.

Organizer John Sekletar said a traditional ceremony at the city’s municipal parking lot on Park Avenue was not possible due to the COVID-19 crisis, but he still wanted to honor those who served with a mostly pre-recorded tribute.

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Caleb Fitzpatrick scrapes away roofing scum while Jake Wachholz watches along. but then as you get older and you retire, everything in your world changes. You never know what’s out there.

I reached out to a fellow vet and this is what happens. Veterans, community, they get involved. No matter what, you can always count on your brother

and sisters who served.�

Tarrant found herself and her family in some tough times recently. Her roof needed repairs as a result of storm damage.

Mark Costilow said in a Finance Committee meeting last week. "Every time it rains, Terra Lane and Cooper Foster flood, and we even have to close those roads quite often."

Both cities are moving fast on a $144,000 project involving a ditch that runs from the south into Lorain near the new Meijer department store. Costilow said the ditch needs to be about two feet deeper Lorain has agreed to foot $48,000 of the bill, while

Amherst appears willing to pay $95,904 for construction and all engineering costs — about $18,700 more.

The first phase of work is slated to take place from January to April.

Lorain Councilman Josh Thornsberry said it is the first of what he hopes is many joint ventures between the city and Amherst, improving the quality of life “on both sides of the border.�

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OBERLIN — The pandemic precluded many Veterans Day ceremonies this year, but that didn't stop Oberlin City Council from offering its thanks to men and women who served.

President Linda Slocum lent her signature last Monday to a proclamation celebrating veterans "for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good."

The proclamation celebrated the city's ties to VFW Post 6273 and John Cannon American Legion Post 656, and noted there are an estimated 19.5 million veterans alive today, half of which served in the Persian Gulf War. John Cannon, commander of American Legion Post 656, is among the 2.7 million U.S. fighting personnel who served in Vietnam.

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FROM B1 “My life was going good and then the pandemic hit,” she said. “Everything changed for me financially and medically. So, I’m blessed to be a part of this organization of veterans.”

Last year, when she turned 65, Tarrant said she lost health insurance through "Obamacare," which she loved having.

“Last October, I found out the hardware in my knee needs to be replaced and that I’m going to eventually need a knee replacement,” she said. “I thought I’d do it all at once. Then, I lost Obamacare. I lost the excellent medical care and surgeons that had done. I have hardware in my ankle, knee and a total replacement shoulder all done by the same surgeon. I have not been able to get to surgery because now in my mind I have to save up my share of what I owe.”

She said the loss of her benefits hurts when you’re living on a fixed income.

“I am helping raise my great nephew and my great-niece and my niece on my military disability and Social Security,” Tarrant said. “That puts us below the poverty line. The pandemic hit and the VA pretty much shut down.

The cost of going to the doctor left me terrified. And then depression. There’s a depression that goes with what we went through these past months. I have it and probably everyone that lives in this house in some form.”

Tarrant’s neighbor, Jean Fitch, connected her with the organizations who were repairing her roof.

“It’s the most beautiful thing, it makes me want to cry,” Fitch said. “She was surprised about getting invited to a luncheon. She was picked up and taken there and they had a car for her.

She was stuck at home and I could only do so much running them to the store every so often. To see this today, I’m in tears. I’m so happy for them. These gentlemen are so wonderful to come out and take their time when they have leaky ceilings. It’s so beautiful.”

Leaks have been a problem at her home for a long time, and other organizations had tried to fix them.

"They just weren't good repairs," said Russell Scot Rhoda, founder and president of Strongsville-based Ride with

New drive-thru COVID-19 testing center on Broadway Valor. Helping former service members who now find themselves in need is a mission close to Rhoda's heart, especially this close to Veterans Day. He served as an Army medic from 1987 to 1995, then served 15 years as a firefighter for the city of Berea. In retirement, he sends Ride with Valor crews to help veterans from Toledo to Youngstown and as far south as Marietta.

Most of the workers are retired veterans themselves, often just out of the service and returning to civilian life.

They are desperately needed in Northeast Ohio, which Rhoda said has a huge problem with veteran homelessness.

Ride with Valor helps get many veterans out of shelters and into apartments.

The nonprofit's "hearth and home" program renovates old houses for vets to live in. From there, an array of counseling services is aimed at helping build up credit to within five years onceimpoverished veterans can purchase the home. In other situations, the goal is to prevent vets who face challenges from losing their homes.

"They're getting older, and our goal is to keep them in their homes. Most of them are on limited incomes. We try to do home improvements to help them make the most out of their income," Rhoda said.

Assistance can include building ramps and other features for those who have disabilities, making energy-saving upgrades that cut bills and advising veterans on how to manage finances so they can stay independent instead of ending up in a long-term care facility.

Rhoda said his group helps about 50 veterans each year. In 2020, the biggest challenge to that mission has been the COVID-19 pandemic. While Ride with Valor has continued to help the same number of people, many corporate funding sources have dried up."Unfortunately with all these closures, the problem hasn't gone away," Rhoda said.

Anyone who wants to give to the cause should visit www.ridewithvalor. org and click the "Donate" button for information.

Amherst City Council member Jake Wachholz, 3rd Ward, pitched in to fix

Tarrant’s roof as well.

“The main reason I got onto City Council was to help people, so this was an actual act of helping someone,” Wachholz said. “I met the woman when I was originally campaigning a year ago. She was really nice and we got off really well. I had the free time and by all means I wanted to help out.”

Wachholz said he believes the best thing humanity does is help others without expecting anything back.

“I think that it’s something we need to be sure that we’re doing something more of and I wanted to be the change I wanted to see,” he said.

Amherst’s first ward council member, Brian Dembinksi, also provided some manpower.

“It’s nice to come out and help a veteran in need and hopefully we can do more in the future,” he said.

John Keating, president of Purple Heart Homes northeast Ohio chapter, said the nonprofit organization’s mission is to help aging veterans live safely in their homes.

“Today it’s a repair to a roof that had a leak,” Keating said. “We’re also working on a project now to get her new windows and entry doors for the house.”

Purple Heart Homes helps build ramps, stair lifts, make bathrooms handicap accessible, paint, work on roofs, siding, ceilings and drywall for veterans in need.

“Oftentimes veterans don’t go parading around with a sign that says ‘I need something,” Keating said. “We protect their privacy, but we want to help. We will work anywhere in northeast Ohio.”

“I’m grateful that there are fellow brothers and sisters from this minority, unique organization that are there to help one another,” Tarrant said. “I would hope that other veterans out there who need help will reach out, but also veterans that have the time and the resources to get involved because there’s a lot of need.”

Veterans in need can reach Ride With Valor by calling (216) 280-5824 or by emailing ridewithvalor@gmail.com.

For more information about Purple Heart Homes, visit www.purple hearthomes.org.

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9. Prelude to a duel 13. Video killed this type of star?

14. Orinoco or Grande 15. Temple Square performers, e.g.

16. Set straight 17. *Thanksgiving is on the fourth Thursday in this country 18. Filthy dough 19. *Opposite of Thanksgiving, traditionally 21. *The day’s offering 23. Declare 24. Unacceptable in a juror 25. Fire fuel 28. Thé alternative 30. Jumped or leapt 35. Chipping choice 37. Plural of #25 Across 39. Coupon clipper, e.g.

40. A woodwind 41. Vernacular 43. The brightest star 44. One born to Japanese immigrants 46. a.k.a. leaf cabbage 47. Capital on the Dnieper 48. Rear of a ship, pl.

50. Boisterous play 52. Not sweet, as in wine 53. Has divine power 55. None intended, often 57. *Macy’s offering 60. *34th Street offering 64. Relating to pond scum 65. Highest card in “War” 67. Blood of the gods, Greek mythology 68. Like unbagged tea 69. Female 70. Thousands, for short 71. Microsoft browser 72. *What we do on Thanksgiving 73. ____ welcome!

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LORAIN — The former Lorain Glass building at 1205 Broadway has been transformed for drive-thru COVID-19 testing, Lorain County Health & Dentistry announced Tuesday.

Testing is by appointment only and replaces curbside testing at LCH&D locations.

Tests are available for everyone, including people who don't have symptoms, during normal business hours Monday through Friday.

To get a test, first call (440) 240-1655 for a telehealth visit to get a doctor’s order for the PCR nasal swab test.

Lorain County Health & Dentistry recent purchased the former glass company building, which has more recently served as a storage warehouse.

“For several years we considered purchasing the Lorain Glass building because of its strategic location next to our main health center site that opened in 2013,” said boar chair Todd Tilberg. “Either the timing wasn’t right or the numbers didn’t work. We finally purchased the building in March, although, at the time, we didn’t know we would use it for drive-thru COVID-19 testing.”

Minor renovations have been made with federal CARES Act relief funds through the city of Lorain.

The structure has large garage doors on the north and south sides, providing protection for testing in winter weather.

In addition to COVID-19, LCH&D will also test for streptococcus and influenza with a doctor's order. Drivethru flu vaccinations will also be made available to patients.

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FROM B1 Those collections are starting to balance out. The most recent income tax payment to the schools, on Oct. 30, was larger but still leaves Wellington $20,000 short on income tax receipts for the year.

Donnelly said property tax will most likely not be affected by the pandemic. He anticipates it to generate $5.1 million next fiscal year.

Renewing the district's emergency operating levy is key, said Donnelly. It is set to expire Dec. 31, 2024, and is likely to go on the ballot in Fall 2023.

That gives the school district time to plan for cost cutting measures and additional revenue measures, he said.

“We do have facilities, technology needs, pressure on our wages, employee needs,” he said. “Either a decrease in expenditures or increase in revenue or a combination of the two will be required to ensure that we as a district meet the needs of our current and future students for decades to come.”

There are other obstacles to overcoming. Homeschooling has increased during the pandemic, and so have expenses. The Wellington Schools have increased personnel, hiring two nurses and six full-time building substitute teachers.

The five-year forecast will be formally approved when the Board of Education meets Nov. 17.

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FROM B1 that didn't come away. I thank God that I was able to serve four years in the service," he said.

Cannon accepted City Council's proclamation and pledged to be at the disposal of Oberlin's veterans.

He also delivered the news that Oberlin would not have public Veterans Day observances this year due to the COVID-19 crisis.

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Amherst Council is also ramping up for a major project that will take place in 2022.

The city is applying this week for Ohio Public Works Commission funds to help pay for repaving of Cleveland and Milan avenues from Route 58 west to the Amherst city limits.

Between OPWC and Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency grants, Costilow said local taxpayers will have to pay for just a tiny piece of the paving project.

7. Alliance of former Soviet republics, acr.

8. Raccoon’s South American cousin 9. Give the cold shoulder 10. Locket content, traditionally 11. Snob puts these on 12. Prior to 15. Necklace fasteners 20. Spiral-horned African antelope 22. ____-been 24. Mendicity 25. *Thanksgiving Day football hosts 26. Galactic path 27. One in a gaggle 29. *Utensil absent at Pilgrim’s table 31. Colonel or captain 32. Steer clear 33. “When pigs fly!”

34. *Condiment of the day 36. ____-do-well 38. Without help 42. Allegro and lento 45. Get some air 49. Seed alternative 51. Jonathan Franzen’s 2015 novel 54. Rental agreement 56. Chip snack 57. Weary walk 58. Bug-eyed 59. Tear down 60. Track competition 61. Cabbage in France 62. Displeasure on one’s face 63. Gaelic tongue 64. Draft choice 66. Repeated Cuban dance step

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Oberlin dispatchers to get $187K in radio equipment JASON HAWK EDITOR

OBERLIN — Police dispatchers will get new radios and office equipment at a cost of $187,368 following a City Council fasttrack vote last Monday.

The purchases will finally allow the Oberlin Police Department to communicate with other emergency personnel who have already switched to digital

bands.

"All the surrounding agencies have upgraded to P25 radios, and it's making it difficult for us to communicate, for interoperability with them," Lt. Mike McCloskey said.

Much of the equipment being used now is original to the 1986 police station, he said.

Last year, officers were outfitted with new handheld radios and mobile units to go in patrol vehicles.

The station's dispatch center is undergoing an update that includes not only new radios but also new consoles, said Chief Ryan Warfield. The overhaul will make more efficient use of limited space at the police station.

The project had been planned for earlier in 2020, but Warfield said it was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In other business, City Council also gave pay raises to three

BEAMING WITH PRIDE

officials.

Law Director Jon Clark's annual compensation was increased to $73,193, retroactive to April 1.

Council Clerk Belinda Anderson's pay was increased to $71,740, retroactive to May 28.

Finance Director Sal Talarico's annual salary was increased to $125,951, retroactive to Sept.

25.

The new rates represent a 2.5 percent increase.

Councilwoman Heather Adelman said that in an Oct. 27 executive session to discuss annual performance reviews, the words "dedicated," "indispensable," "trustworthy," "caring," "expert" and "professional" kept cropping up to describe all three Oberlin employees.

"We're very, very fortunate to have you work with us, and the citizens of Oberlin are also very lucky," she told Clark, Anderson and Talarico.

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Kathi Ladina, a para-educator working at Oberlin High School, signs a beam that will be placed in the new Oberlin City Schools elementary building. The district asked for current students, community members, alumni and current or retired employees to sign the beam. It will be erected inside of a wall, and enclosed for future generations to rediscover when the building is someday demolished.

A snowy owl was spotted atop the Lorain County Metro Parks Splash Zone building in Oberlin on Sunday. Birdwatchers gathered nearby to photograph the uncommon sight. Diana Steele of Oberlin was notified of the bird's presence from a local birdwatching Facebook group and said she never saw one so close before. Snowy owls are native to the Arctic regions but occasionally migrate south. "In years when there is an abundance of food, ironically, they will have an abundance of young," Steele said. "In the winter, the young birds will come far out of range in search of food."

Wellington Schools accept donations

OHC offers indoor history tours With the weather growing colder and the days growing shorter, the Oberlin Heritage Center will no longer offer the Freedom’s Friends and Oberlin Architecture history walks.

Instead, it is opening the doors of the Monroe House and the Little Red Schoolhouse to small tour groups as pandemic conditions allow: • “Oberlin Origins” tours in the Monroe House (30 minutes) will take place Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tours are $3 for adults or free for members, college students and children under 18.

• “Oberlin Origins and Schoolhouse”

tours (45 minutes) will be offered on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Tours are $4 for adults or free for members, college students and children under 18.

Advance registration is required, and tours are private. Call (440) 774-1700.

Visitors must complete COVID-19 screening surveys on arrival, and are required to wear masks if they are physically able to do so. Disposable masks are available at the museum while supplies last. Patrons must follow social distancing guidelines. Visitors who do not follow safety protocols may be refused service and asked to leave.

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The following donations have been received by the Wellington Board of Education: • Cleaning supplies valued at $54 to be used in classrooms, given by Principal Tina Drake.

• $1,740 from Mark Rosemark of the A.E. Rosemark Fund to sponsor a professional development training on socialemotional wellfare strategies.

• $689.78 from the Wellington High School Class of 2020 to sponsor a

women's empowerment program.

• $229.93 from the Wellington High School Class of 2020 for the Wellington High School Class of 2021.

• School supplies valued at $500 for Westwood Elementary School, from Target Department Stores.

• Stamps and mailing supplies valued at $70 for the Wellington K-Kids program; a certificate mount valued at $24; and an engraved brass plate valued at $10 from school board member Ayers Ratliff.

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SCHOLARS ERIN FRENK of Wellington has been named to the president's list for the Fall 2019 semester at Kent State University.

MARCELLA LARGENT has been named to the dean's list for the Fall 2019 semester at Kent State University.

AMELIA DUNWOODIE of Wellington is a member of Alpha Phi at Ashland University.

Dunwoodie is majoring in sports management. She is a 2017 graduate of Wellington High School.

Alpha Phi prides itself on fun-

draising for the Alpha Phi Foundation and raising awareness for cardiac care.

FAITH ALLEY and GRANT McCLURE, both of Wellington, have been named to the dean’s list for the Fall 2019 semester at the University of Findlay.

SAMUEL BECHER of Wellington has been named to the dean’s list for the Fall 2019 semester at Boston University.

JAMES FELICIANO of Wellington is a member of the art club at

Ashland University.

The son of Beth Feliciano, he is a 2018 graduate of Wellington High School. He is majoring in art education.

AUTUMN FOX of Wellington is a member of the honors program at Ashland University.

A 2018 graduate of Wellington High School, Fox is majoring in nursing.

The following Wellington students have graduated from Cedarville University: • TAYANA FOWLER earned a

bachelor of arts degree in broadcasting and digital media.

• HANNA NOCELLA earned a bachelor of science degree in nursing.

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, an online celebration was held May 2.

Cedarville will hold a commencement ceremony in October with full regalia.

HANNAH LEMKE of Wellington has been named to the president's list for the Spring 2020 semester at Capital University.

ANNABELLA MILLER of Wel-

lington has graduated cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree from Ohio Wesleyan University. Miller majored in pre-theology.

EZRA OHLY of Oberlin was honored at the Student Life and Leadership Awards at Baldwin Wallace University during the Spring 2020 semester. A graduate of Wellington High School majoring in digital marketing, Ohly received the Emerging Leader of the Year Award, given in recognition of successfully transitioning into a leadership role on campus.

POLICE REPORTS OBERLIN

• Oct. 23 at 1:48 p.m.: A woman said she was assaulted on West College Street. The suspect, whom she knew, allegedly punched her in the face and grabbed her by the throat.

• Oct. 25 at 4:35 a.m.: Eric Tucker was charged with disorderly conduct by intoxication.

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• Oct. 16 at 2:08 a.m.: Samantha Kollert, 22, of Lorain, was served with a warrant through the city of Elyria on a criminal damaging charge.

• Oct. 16 at 4:09 p.m.: A theft complaint was made at Tractor Supply Co. on Cooper Foster Park Road.

• Oct. 16 at 7:37 p.m.: Erik Miller, 38, of Amherst, was arrested on a secret indictment warrant through the Erie County Sheriff's Office. The charges were possession of heroin and fentanyl.

• Oct. 16 at 11:11 p.m.: Denise Hays, 58, of Avon, was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, blood-alcohol content over .08 percent, marked lanes and weaving course.

• Oct. 18 at 12:55 a.m.: Xavier Corraliza-Vega, 36, of Lorain, was served with a warrant through the Amherst Police Department on a charge of petty theft.

• Oct. 18 at 6:15 p.m.: Joseph Burress Jr. was arrested on a warrant through Lorain County 911 for contempt of court; the original charge was domestic violence. The arrest came after a complaint about three males "causing a scene" at Quesadillas on Church Street. Burress, 47, of Lorain, and Alberto Ortiz, 57, of Lorain, were charged with disorderly conduct while intoxicated.

• Oct. 18 at 9:04 p.m.: Lauren Mielnik, 33, of Vermilion, was arrested on a warrant through the Vermilion Police Department for failure to appear in

court on domestic violence charges.

• Oct. 19 at 10:50 a.m.: Money was reportedly stolen from a Rivers Edge Drive home.

• Oct. 19 at 2:41 p.m.: A fraud complaint was made.

It involved giving out a Social Security number over the phone.

• Oct. 19 at 5:27 p.m.: Police responded to an argument in the parking lot of Subway on Oak Point Road. Justin McGee, 28, of Elyria, was arrested on a warrant through Lorain County 911 for contempt of court. The original charges were felonious assault, tampering with evidence, discharging a firearm on or near prohibited premises, carrying concealed weapons, improper handling of firearms in a motor vehicle and possession of a firearm. Police said McGee also gave a false name to officers before he was properly identified.

• Oct. 21 at 7:25 p.m.: A woman who appeared to

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 • Paper: Newspaper, magazines, cardboard, mixed office paper and envelopes, paperboard (cereal boxes), telephone books, and catalogs • Plastics #1 - #7 (reattach lid): Bottles and jugs that have a small mouth and wider base, such as milk jugs, soda bottles, laundry detergent bottles, water bottles, and shampoo bottles • Cartons (paper fiber): Juice, Milk, Soy Milk, Soup and Broth, Cream, and Wine

Recycling Tips – • Mix all items together – no separation required • Empty and rinse all bottles, jugs, cartons, and cans • No Need to remove labels • For plastic bottles, empty, crush and reattach lids • For cartons, remove plastic caps and straws • Never place medical sharps or needles in the recycling • Do Not use plastic bags

Not for Recycling –

No plastic bags, cassette tapes, bed sheets, hangers, metal chains, garden hoses, batteries, needles, syringes, electronics, polystyrene foam, buckets, car parts, food, yard waste, light bulbs, drinking glasses, ceramics, pots, pans, and scrap metal.

Hard to Recycle Items Lorain County Solid Waste Management District Collection Center 540 South Abbe Rd., Elyria, Ohio 44035, 440-329-5440 Hours of Operation:

Wednesday 12 PM – 6 PM, Saturday 9 AM – 3 PM (Lorain County Residents Only) • Household Hazardous Waste (see website for accepted materials) www.loraincounty.us/commissioners-department/solid-waste-management/collection-center • Cooking Oils • Electronic Waste • Fluorescent Lamps & Ballasts • Scrap Tires • Papers to Be Shredded

Lorain County Habitat for Humanity –

If you have items such as new paint, used paint that is half full, construction or building items – you can donate them to the Lorain County Habitat for Humanity, www.loraincountyhabitat.org, 440-322-2355.

be under the influence of narcotics was taken to the hospital.

• Oct. 21 at 6:37 p.m.: An unruly juvenile complaint was referred to detectives.

• Oct. 22 at 9:26 p.m.: Tyler Glime, 25, of Oberlin, was charged with possession of marijuana.

• Oct. 23 at 11:06 a.m.: Officers went to Blossom Drive for an unconscious man who had possibly overdosed. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

• Oct. 23 at 8:11 p.m.: Tyrese Moore Jr., 22, of Lorain, was arrested on a warrant through the Lorain County Sheriff's Office on a drug possession charge.

• Oct. 24 at 1:24 a.m.: Officers went to Days Inn where a woman was having a mental health issue.

• Oct. 24 at 5:19 a.m.: A glass door at Convenient Food Mart on Route 58 was smashed with rocks.

• Oct. 24 at 10:36 a.m.: Peter Boden, 39, of Amherst, was arrested on a warrant through Oberlin Municipal Court for probation violations that police said were related to an assault arrest.

• Oct. 24 at 2:58 p.m.: A 26-year-old man who overdosed on an opiate was revived with naloxone and taken to Mercy Health Lorain Hospital.

• Oct. 24 at 6:47 p.m.: Matthew Seitz, 30, of Amherst, was charged with domestic violence.

• Oct. 24 at 7:26 p.m.: A woman filed a telecommunications harassment complaint, saying she was getting messages from her children's father.

• Oct. 28 at 11:29 a.m.: A man who identified himself as Glen Thomas, 51, was briefly arrested on a warrant. However, he later turned out to be another person and was expelled from Motel 6 in Amherst and warned not to return or face a criminal trespass charge.

• Oct. 29 at 8:36 p.m.: A license plate was reported stolen on North Leavitt

Road.

• Oct. 31 at 1:40 a.m.: A North Main Street resident said someone tried to kick in their front door. Officers did not find any damage, and decided it was not an actual attempted burglary.

• Oct. 31 at 6:38 p.m.: A 12-year-old from Cleveland was charged with assault and criminal damaging. The child allegedly threw rocks at trick-ortreaters.

• Oct. 31 at 8:33 p.m.: A 16-year-old from Amherst was reported missing, and was later charged with unruliness.

• Nov. 1 at 12:37 a.m.: Joseph Hunt Jr., 28, of Elyria, was charged with violating a temporary protection order.

• Nov. 1 at 11:03 p.m.: Police responded to a domestic dispute on Terra Lane.

• Nov. 2 at 9:35 a.m.: Officers responded to a domestic dispute in the parking lot of Wendy's on Route 58.

• Nov. 2 at 6:48 p.m.: Police investigated a complaint involving a child at Amherst Junior High School.

• Nov. 2 at 10:49 p.m.: Rachael Broadwater, 29, of Elyria, was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated and disturbing the peace.

• Nov. 3 at 9:30 p.m.: Police responded to an alarm at Mikls Mower Service on Cooper Foster Park Road.

Pry marks were found on the rear door.

• Nov. 4 at 10:05 p.m.: Joshua Smith, 26, of Lorain, was charged with possession of marijuana and traffic counts.

• Nov. 6 at 11:27 a.m.: A woman's arm was caught between a vehicle and a dumpster at Tyson Foods on Cooper Foster Park Road. She was taken to Mercy Health Lorain Hospital.

• Nov. 7 at 11:20 a.m.: A man who was having psychiatric issues at Motel 6 on Route 58 was taken

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In it’s place Days of Yore will offer

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to Mercy Health Lorain Hospital.

• Nov. 7 at 8:19 p.m.: Patrick Maher, 40, of Vermilion, was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, blood-alcohol content over .08, turn signals, squealing tires, reckless operation and a felony count of improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle.

WELLINGTON

• Oct. 20 at 8:32 a.m.: A wood chipper was reported stolen from the Wellington Public Works Department on West Herrick Avenue.

• Oct. 22 at 4:08 p.m.: A woman reported a case of possible fraud on her checking account.

• Oct. 24 at 8:57 a.m.: A 2007 Ford Focus was reported stolen from Marts Place.

• Oct. 25 at 12:35 a.m.: A man was found passed out in the driver's seat of a vehicle parked at Apples on East Herrick Avenue. Police said there was a pistol on the passenger seat and the man appeared to be in a mental health crisis. He was taken to the hospital.

• Oct. 25 at 11:53 p.m.: A theft was reported at Certified Marathon on West Herrick Avenue.

• Oct. 26 at 10:45 a.m.: A man allegedly tried to gain entry to the rear door of Fort's Tavern on West Herrick Avenue.

• Oct. 26 at 12:46 p.m.: Scott Brant, 49, of Wellington, was charged with domestic violence.

• Oct. 27 at 12:53 a.m.: Eric Falbo, 39, of Elyria, was arrested on a warrant through Oberlin Municipal Court for failure to appear in court.

• Oct. 28 at 9:52 p.m.: Cody Emory, 29, of Wellington, was charged with disorderly conduct.

• Oct. 29 at 7:29 p.m.: A woman filed a telecommunications harassment complaint against an acquaintance.

• Oct. 31 at 6:35 a.m.: A man who allegedly made suicidal threats and left with a 9mm handgun was found in the parking lot at Elyria in Walmart. He was taken to the hospital for evaluation.

• Oct. 31 at 5:34 p.m.: Kathrine Phillips, 59, of Elyria, was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

• Oct. 31 at 10:38 p.m.: Deborah Duncan, 59, of Wellington, was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, bloodalcohol content of .17 percent of higher and driving under suspension.

• Nov. 1 at 2:22 a.m.: Stephanie Zilka, 33, of Lorain, was served with a warrant for failure to appear in court.

Editor's note: Though charged, defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Lorain County JVS interns earned over $221,000 PITTSFIELD TWP. — Fiftyeight Lorain County JVS students completed summer internships, earning more than $221,000.

A total of 49 local companies employed interns, providing mentoring and opportunities for students to practice the technical skills they learned at the vocational school.

Annette McIver, JVS career services specialist, said finding internships for students was challenging due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Some industries were just starting to re-open when the program started, while the building trades, transportation and manufacturing sectors continued working,” she said.

“Compared to last year, we only had seven fewer students complete the internship program, which shows that even a pandemic can’t stop students from gaining work experience in the field they are passionate about,” McIver said. “I am very proud of all of the students.”

Zachary Donato, a senior from Avon Lake, worked at Stack Heating and Cooling in Avon. “Being able to even work this summer, with COVID-19 and so many businesses shutting down was incredible," he said. "One of the reasons I chose this career field is because I know I will never not have work to do. There is so much within this industry and everyone needs heating and cooling, so to me it was a no-brainer to pick this field.”

Another field that didn’t slow down for JVS students was manufacturing. Emily Graven, a precision machine technology senior from Amherst, worked as an application engineer at Absolute Machine Tools in Lorain. “I loved the experience. I got to learn a lot of new things and see how there are different pathways in this field," she said.

Graven also found that she loves to work with robots: “Right now,

Provided photo

Emily Graven of Amherst worked at Absolute Machine Tools this summer as an applications engineer. automation engineering is my main focus at work. I was able to work with the robot arms, and I also trained one of the other application engineers on the robots, and that felt incredible. It is fascinating to me how much robots can do to assist with everyday things.”

Internship participants and their host companies included: • AMHERST: Brendon Crum, industrial electricity, Great Lakes Electrical Service; Emily Graven, precision machine technology, Absolute Machine Tools; Stephen Hutchinson, auto technology, Tuffy Auto; Damien Jara, collision repair, Riddell; Avery Porter, cosmetology, UnRuly Salon and Spa; Zachary Sprinkle, industrial electricity, Great Lakes Electrical Service; Alexis Vincent, cosmetology, Great Clips.

• AVON: John Hindman, auto technology, Christian Brothers

Auto Repair; Alexander Pruchnicki, culinary arts, Nemo Grille; Lucas Rupert, carpentry, A Carpenter’s Hand.

• AVON LAKE: Zachary Donato, heating and air conditioning, Stack Heating and Cooling; Christopher Jones, carpentry, Mitchell Woodworking.

• BROOKSIDE: Brendan Burns, heating and air conditioning, Ray Esser and Sons; Logan O’Neal, industrial electricity, JP Electrical Services; Rebecca Porter, precision machine technology, Bettcher Industries.

• CLEARVIEW: Sean Kane, heating and air conditioning, Stewart’s TV and Appliance; Nathaniel Klamer, heating and air conditioning, Gross Plumbing; Kyle Mettler, industrial electricity, Jim’s Electric; Izayah Nichols, heating and air conditioning, E.H. Roberts Co.; Xavier Pinto, heating

and air conditioning, Ray Gidich Heating and Air Conditioning; Josiah Velazquez, carpentry, Star Builders.

• COLUMBIA: Samuel Kleinhenz, precision machine technology, Voss Industries; Logan Smith, industrial electricity, Jim’s Electric.

• ELYRIA: Emme Bevan, cosmetology, Great Clips; Emmalle Ellison, collision repair, Acme Construction Company; Spencer Gottschling, industrial equipment mechanics, C & C Sales and Service; Trevor Jesse, commercial truck technology, Terminal ReadyMix; Phoenix Means, cosmetology, Great Clips; Michael Wooley, culinary arts, The AbbeWood.

• FIRELANDS: Frank Janezic, industrial electricity, Amherst Electric.

• KEYSTONE: Alexander Ables, auto technology, Liberty

Ford; Joshua Bodner, precision machine technology, Slade Gardner; Victoria Sprague, landscape and greenhouse management, Willoway Nurseries; Travis Storrow, heating and air conditioning, Ashland Comfort Control.

• MIDVIEW: Micah Flatt, carpentry, Duffy Custom Carpentry; Nathan Keller, heating and air conditioning, Energy Control; Anthony Klesta, industrial electricity, Bells Electric; Ryan Nolan, collision repair, Riddell; Paul Saylor, heating and air conditioning, Gene’s Refrigeration, Heating and Air Conditioning; Theresa Smith, cosmetology, Mindy’s Salon.

• NORTH RIDGEVILLE: Rileigh Bunaisky, cosmetology, Mag’s Salon; Christopher Bundy, heating and air conditioning, Wellington Indoor Comfort; Andrew Gage, heating and air conditioning, Heritage Plumbing; Jeremy Gaines, collision repair, Riddell; McKenna Grimes, culinary arts, Crow’s Catering; Caden Hill, engineering design and technology, Parker Hannifin Aircraft Wheel and Brake Division; Zachary Januska, heating and air conditioning, Viccarone Heating and Air Conditioning; Adam Kmiecik, industrial electricity, C&R Precision Electric; Mark Lengauer Jr., carpentry, DRC Construction; Darren Lightner, heating and air conditioning, Bay Heating and Air Conditioning; Simon RiveraEvans, precision machine technology, Parker Hannifin Aircraft Wheel and Brake Division; Zachary Russell, industrial equipment mechanics, Garden Village.

• OBERLIN: John Francis, precision machine technology, EMC Precision; Demi Ramos, cosmetology, Great Clips; Andrew Streator, heating and air conditioning, Heritage Plumbing.

• WELLINGTON: Alexis Benton, cosmetology, Hair and Beyond; Jessie Pritt, commercial truck technology, J&D Farms Transportation; Karalynn Todten, cosmetology, The Barn Salon & Spa.

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Runner’s Run-on Sentence Wow! The story below is a giant run-on sentence! Work with a family member to fix it by adding punctuation and capital letters where needed.

Replace the missing words. party, what a black man could do.

In 1936, Jesse Owens became the first American to win four Track and Field Olympic __________ medals in one year.

In his first race, the 100-meter sprint, Jesse Owens crossed the ___________ line in 10.3 seconds—a new world record! Instead of inferior, Jesse Owens was the ________ of the best!

The fact that he was the grandchild of slaves and that he grew up in ______________ make his athletic achievements even more remarkable.

The 1936 Olympic Games took place in Berlin, _______________. At that time, Germany’s leader was Adolf Hitler, a man who thought Jewish people, black people and other groups of people were inferior to the people of Northern Europe.

Jesse __________________ not going to the 1936 games because of Hitler’s views. But then he thought it would be a chance for him to show the _________, and Hitler’s Nazi

While the German people cheered him on, Adolf Hitler never shook Jesse’s hand or _______________________ him.

German athlete, Luz Long, competed against Jesse in the long jump. Even though he was a competitor, it is believed that Luz gave Jesse a tip that helped him win the event with a record-breaking jump of 26 feet, 5 5/16 inches. Luz was the first to congratulate and shake the hand of his new friend.

Why do you think Luz Long helped Jesse?

Jesse went on to win three more gold medals in the 1936 Olympics, making him the first track-and-field star from the United States to win four gold medals at the Olympics. He showed the world that people of any race could _______ based on hard work and dedication, not race.

Standards Link: Language Art: Use nouns, adjectives and verbs correctly.

Homecoming

New York City gave Jesse a ticker-tape parade when he came home from the Olympics, but he was still not treated equally in his own country.

“When I came back to my native country, after all the stories about Hitler, I couldn’t ride in the front of the bus,” Jesse said. “I had to go to the back door. I couldn’t live where I wanted. I wasn’t invited to shake hands with Hitler, but I wasn’t invited to the White House to shake hands with the president, either.”

How many differences can you find between these two postage stamps?

How many running shoes can you find on this page in two minutes? Have a friend try. Who found the most?

Long-Awaited Honor

40 years later, President Gerald Ford invited Jesse to the White House and gave him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor a civilian can achieve. What year was that? Color the spaces with one dot red.

Jesse went on to win many more awards and he talked to people about the importance of sports, the Olympics and democracy. He never stopped working to be better in his own life and to make lives better for others.

When Jesse was a child in Alabama, white children and black children were not allowed to go to the same school. When he could, Jesse would walk nine miles to and from the only school for black children. He loved school.

When Jesse was in high school, he won races and set world records for his age group. Colleges wanted him to be on their track teams. Jesse became the first person in his family to go to college. He chose Ohio State University, where he became a member of the Buckeye track-and-field team.

Circle every other letter to discover the nickname Jesse earned in college.

Look through the newspaper for an example of good sportsmanship.

Write a sentence summarizing who was a good sport, what they did that showed good sportsmanship, where and when this happened.

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

COMPETITIOR DEDICATION POVERTY E B L Y N A M R E G GERMANY T S E B A S K C O A PARADE E K S E N C L L R M MEDALS JESSE D E C E A G D E E E OWENS A A W R J U M P C S TRACK R O T I T E P M O C GAMES A S L A D E M N R W JUMP RACE P O V E R T Y D D I GOLD D E D I C A T I O N BEST Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recongized identical WIN words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.

This week’s word:

HONOR

The noun honor means a mark of great respect.

The Medal of Freedom is the highest honor given to a civilian.

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

Winter Fitness

Athlete Comparisons

Find and read an article in today’s newspaper about an athlete. Why is this athlete in the news? Do you think this athlete is like Jesse Owens? Why or why not?

ANSWER: She kept running away from the ball.

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

Roger loves to go for a run every morning he wakes up before the sun rises he always stretches his muscles first and then he heads for his favorite trail that is next to a creek as Roger runs he enjoys seeing the frogs birds and butterflies busily beginning their day on weekends Roger runs with his friend Stacy who lives down the street from Roger they both signed up for the big Midtown Park 10K Fun Run it is being held next Saturday afternoon at 1:00 which attracts thousands of runners from all over the state Stacy and Roger will train for the event while also making sure to eat healthy foods and drink plenty of water while also getting a good night’s sleep every night.

Write one or more tips for keeping fit and healthy in winter.