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Cawthon Away in a manger gets nod but no vote yet on Amherst police chief job due to protest JASON HAWK EDITOR

AMHERST — The results of formal interviews are in, suggesting Lt. Mark Cawthon will be Amherst’s next police chief.

But no vote to certify that promotion was held last Tuesday night when the city’s Civil Service Commission met.

Due to a protest lodged by Lt. Dan Makruski, the other candidate, the decision has been delayed until at least Wednesday, Dec. 8.

“I will say I’m surprised,” he told the “If I have to commission, pointing out low grades give you my received by both honest opinion, candidates when asthese scores sessed by the Ohio Association of Chiefs are way too of Police over the low for you weekend.

Cawthon scored 79 both.” percent overall and Gina Grasso Makruski scored 70 Civil Service Commission percent — numbers the latter compared to a C+ high school report card grade.

By contrast, the average score among Highland Heights officers bucking for sergeant was 88.6 percent, Makruski said.

“That just doesn’t pass the sniff test for me initially, and it makes me wonder,” he said.

Cawthon also said he felt the scores were low, though he said he hadn’t had time to fully review a detailed report provided Wednesday by the chiefs association.

He said however that tests and scenario-based assessments given to police chief candidates tend to be more difficult than for officers of lower rank. Cawthon said he’d wager that were the commission to look at previous chiefs’ scores, they’d show lower than the results of a sergeant’s test.

Civil Service Commission member Gina Grasso said she also wanted time to read the through full report, which she did not receive until last week’s meeting. She also planned to reach out to the chiefs association CHIEF PAGE A3 Classifieds, legals, display advertising, and subscriptions Deadline: 1 p.m. each Monday Phone: 440-329-7000 Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Shepherds and kings alike were guided to downtown Wellington on Sunday evening, where a live nativity was staged by the members of Brighton Congregational Church. The Biblical Christmas story explained how Jesus was born in a manger in the little town of Bethlehem, and featured costumes and animals.

Old schoolhouse moves to new home JASON HAWK EDITOR

PITTSFIELD TWP. — A relic of a bygone era found a new home last week, briefly halting traffic on Route 58.

It took just four minutes for a one-room schoolhouse dating back to the 1840s to be hauled across the highway by Klier Structural Movers on the morning of Tuesday, Nov. 23. Lorain County sheriff’s deputies closed the highway to allow the bright red building to make the journey.

The historic structure has been sitting on the north side of the Pittsfield Township Hall since 2014, when it was relocated from near Merriam Road. At that time, Ralph Hayes of the Pittsfield Township Histori-

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cal Society acknowledged it would move one day to the township’s maintenance garage property.

Township Trustee Mark Diedrick said the schoolhouse was never on a real

foundation on the other side of the street. Trustees wanted it moved so it won’t be in the way if they one day decide to expand the township hall, he said.

That’s not in the cards

anytime soon, but the move will free up much-needed parking space, Diedrick said.

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The old Pittsfield schoolhouse is moved across Route 58 from the township hall to its maintenance facility property on Tuesday, Nov. 23. It’s the second time in a decade the 1840s structure has been relocated.

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OBITUARIES Genevieve ‘Gen’ Alvers Genevieve 'Gen' Alvers, 94, of Winter Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, after a brief illness. Genevieve was born Jan. 20, 1927, in Sophia, West Virginia. She lived in Beckley, West Virginia until 1961 when she remarried and moved to Ohio.

From the early 1960s Gen would come to Palatka, Florida every year with her husband, Richard Welsh for 'potato season'. Upon his death in 1993, she decided to make Palatka her home. In 1997 she married Earl Alvers who shared her passion for golf. She moved to Winter Springs at the end of 2020 to be closer to family.

Genevieve had a great passion for everything she did in her life and was known for her lively upbeat personality. She was active in her church community and served as the choir director for many years at the United Methodist Church in Wellington. She was also an active member of the Presbyterian Church in Palatka, Florida where she also sang in the choir. Genevieve loved being outdoors and could often be seen working in her yard. She was an avid golfer, winning many tournaments in the Lorain County Ohio Golf Association and the Palatka Golf Association. She was also a talented seamstress and loved preparing big meals for family, friends and neighbors. She went on yearly cruises with her mother and sisters, then with her daughters. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing the piano.

Genevieve is survived by her two daughters, Jeannie (Mike) Gault of Ashland and Anne (Richard) DeCantis of Winter Springs, Florida; two grandchildren, Genevieve (Alan) DeCantis-Wright and Nicholas DeCantis and sisters, Allegra Lilly and Phyllis Carr.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Richard Welsh and Earl Alvers and two brothers, Oscar 'Kermit' and Clarence Daniel.

Funeral services for Genevieve will be held Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at Calfee Funeral Home in Beckley, West Virginia at 11 a.m. with Pastor Vondie Cook officiating.

Calling hours will begin at 10 a.m. Tentative plans are for a memorial service to be held Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, at the Presbyterian church in Palatka, Florida after regular church service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley, West Virginia.

Douglas Eugene Montoney June 6, 1956 - Nov. 26, 2021

Douglas Eugene Montoney, 65, of Wellington, passed away peacefully Friday evening, Nov. 26, 2021, at Welcome Nursing Home in Oberlin. Doug was born June 6, 1956, in Oberlin, to the late Earl and Janette (Miller) Montoney.

Doug graduated from Wellington High School as a member of the class of 1974 and was a proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was a dedicated employee for Ford Motor Company for 15 years. In his spare time, Doug enjoyed camping and watching sports, especially the Cleveland Browns.

Doug is survived by three siblings, Donna Pflaum of Wellington, Dan (Tina) Montoney of Wellington and Don (Wendy) Montoney of Grafton; two nieces, one nephew and other loving relatives.

Doug was preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law, Ron Pflaum.

Visitation was held Tuesday, Nov. 30, followed by funeral services at at Norton-Eastman Funeral Home, 370 South Main Street, Wellington. Cremation and burial will take place at a later date.

Those wishing to contribute to Doug's memory may do so to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516.

Fond memories and online condolences may be shared online at www.eastmanfuneralhome.com.

Kay Carmen

Kay Carmen, 82, of Bowling Green, died Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Bowling Green Manor. Born on Feb. 21, 1939, in Oberlin, she was the daughter of the late John Allan and Dorotha L. (nee Barnes) Carmen.

Kay was a 1957 graduate of Wellington High School and Oberlin School of Commerce. She lived most of her life in Wellington before moving to Bowling Green.

Kay worked for Clarkson Brown Studio and then was the office manager at the Wells Insurance agency in Wellington for 42 years.

Lillian G. Kelsey, 94, of She was a member of the Wellington First United MethLaGrange, died Tuesday, odist Church and later the First United Methodist Church Nov. 23, 2021, at Amherst of Bowling Green. Kay was an avid reader and enjoyed Manor. Born Feb. 10, 1927, doing cross stitch and needlepoint. She also enjoyed tendin Orlando, Florida, she ing her yard and working in her flower beds, listening to was the daughter of the late big band music, watching old movies and caring for her Oron and Anna (nee Taycats.

She enjoyed several winters at her home in Haines lor) Wilcox. Lillian grew City, Florida.

Kay was very family oriented and will be up in Rochester and was a remember for her positive attitude and her great sense of graduate of Brighton High humor.

She was a loving aunt who cherished time with her School. nieces and nephews.

Lillian was active with Kay was preceded in death by her brother, Terry.

Lorain County hot stove Survivors include her siblings, Ted (Patricia) Carmen of baseball for many years.

Bowling Green and Patricia Iceman of Berea; nephews, She also enjoyed bowlRichard and Kevin (Sue) Iceman, John (Melissa) and ing and following Cleveland sports teams, especially the Jason (Golden) Carmen; niece, Wendi (Kyle) Wagner; Cavs. For many years Lillian drove around Lorain County great-nieces, and nephews, Cory, Lindsay, Courtney, transporting deaf children in the area to school in Lorain.

Adam, Megan, Lauren, Preston, Cora and Willamena and Most of all she cherished time spent with her family. great-great-niece and nephew, Addison, Corbin and CharSurvivors include her children, Deanna Houston of Lolie Wade and one anticipated in the new year. rain, Edward (Carol) Kelsey, Jr. of Tiro, Lawrence Kelsey A service will be held Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, beginning of Lorain, Kenneth (Rhonda) Kelsey of Elyria and Dale at 11 a.m. at Norton Eastman Funeral Home, 370 South (Jodi) Kelsey of Alabama; 13 grandchildren and 17 greatMain St., Wellington, burial will follow at Greenwood grandchildren.

Cemetery.

Lillian was preceded in death by her loving husband of Donations in Kay's memory may be directed to First 67 years, Edward Kelsey; siblings, Ireta McQuate, George United Methodist Church of Bowling Green, 1526 E. 'Roy' Wilcox, Lucille Hanes, Oron Wilcox II and Ethel Wooster St., OH 43402 or Bridge Hospice, 1900 S. Main Miller.

St., Findlay, OH 45840.

A private family burial will take place at Huntington The family would like to thank the caring doctors, Township Cemetery at a later date. nurses and staff at Heritage Corner, Wood City Hospital, In lieu of flowers, donations in Lillian's memory may Bridge Hospice and Bowling Green Manor. be directed to St. Jude at www.stjude.org or 501 St. Jude Expressions of sympathy may be shared online at www.

Place, Memphis, TN 38105. eastmanfuneralhome.com.

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

Lillian G. Kelsey

MABEL LOUISE PHILLIPS (nee Hayes), 82, of South Amherst, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain, following a long and full life. Hempel Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

STEPHEN A. SUVAR, 66, of Wakeman, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021. He was born February 12, 1955 to the late Frances (Meciak) and George Suvar. Eastman Funeral Home handled arrangements.

SHIRLEY SUE ADKINS (nee Johnston), 77, of South Amherst, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021 at her home, following a brief illness. Hempel Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Our condolences go out to families that have suffered the loss of a loved one.

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First Friday, tree lighting Main Street Wellington’s final First Friday event of the year will begin at 4 p.m. on Dec. 3 with downtown businesses in full gear for the holidays.

The center of town will be transformed into a winter wonderland with crafts, games and prizes, said Main Street Director Jenny Arntz. Mrs. Claus will be at On Track Nutrition, 208 North Main St., and the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who will make an appearance at Cherished Creations, 105 East Herrick Ave. At 7:15 p.m., Mayor Hans Schneider will light the village Christmas tree on the Town Hall square.

There will be a performance by Janice’s Dance Studio, and free cookies sponsored by the Kiwanis K-Kids.

Coffee and punch will also be served.

Christmas in the Village The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will welcome Santa Claus to town during its annual Christmas in the Village celebration on Saturday, Dec. 4.

Santa will travel in a short parade at 1 p.m. and arrive at Town Hall. Inside both Town Hall and First Congregational Church there will be vendors; sellers can sign up to take part for $30 per table by calling (440) 647-2222.

Christmas Bazaar is Dec. 4 First Congregational UCC in Wellington will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4 at 140 South Main St. The event will include a cookie walk and a display of crafts that would make great gifts. A luncheon will be available.

Santa in Penfield A holiday concert will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4 at the Penfield Community Center on Route 18.

Doors open at 6 p.m. Cookies, punch and coffee will be served. The Penfield Historical Society will have a display in the township hall. The recreation board will host Santa Claus starting at 6 p.m., so be sure to take a camera for pictures.

Eat flapjacks with Santa The North Ridgeville High School Key Club and Kiwanis will hold a pancake breakfast with Santa Claus from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 4 at the North Ridgeville Academic Center.

Enjoy pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage and more.

Children can make and take their own holiday crafts and have their photos taken with Santa. There will also be a raffle.

The cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children under age 8 and free for kids ages 2 and under. Proceeds will go to Community Care and the toy fund for the Cleveland Clinic’s Child Life Program.

For tickets, visit www.tinyurl.com/NorthRidgeSanta.

C.S. Lewis book group The C.S. Lewis and Friends Book Group will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 6 at First Lutheran Church, 1019 West 5th St., Lorain.

Readers will discuss “The Screwtape Letters” with Letter 15. All are welcome.

For more information, call Marcia Geary at (440) 9889803.

Sandy Ridge bird program The Black River Audubon Society will feature Tim Fairweather and his program, “Birding Game Night,” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 7 at the Perry F. Johnson Wetland Center at Sandy Ridge Reservation, 6195 Otten Rd., North Ridgeville.

The free program will focus on having fun with birding knowledge and trivia. It will also feature some of the highlights from the past two years at Sandy Ridge through a short photo program.

Republicans host speakers The Avon-Avon Lake Republican Club will host two speakers at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9 for a social hour at the Red Tail Golf Club, 4400 Lear Rd, Avon.

U.S. Senate candidate Josh Mandel has served as an Ohio representative and state treasurer. Congressional candidate Max Miller is a former White House staffer.

The cost is $5 for guests.

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“If I have to give you my honest opinion, these scores are way too low for you both,” Grasso told Makruski and Cawthon.

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While acknowledging rules that allow for the results to be protested, he seemed eager for the commission to make a decision.

“Just keep in mind we’ve been a long time without a chief,” Costilow said.

The Amherst police department’s top job was vacated in early October when former chief Joseph Kucirek retired. He left during a nearly three-month investigation into low morale among his employees, and the departure of several.

A consulting firm hired by Costilow and Safety Services Director John Jeffreys interviewed past and present police

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Costilow and Jeffreys tried to address the problems, but a report filed by Jeffreys said Kucirek wasn’t receptive. It accused him of being insubordinate, ignoring orders and deadlines, violating codes of conduct and possibly breaking labor laws.

Kucirek was placed on paid administrative leave this summer while the mayor’s office conducted an investigation. His resignation for the purpose of retirement ended the probe without any disciplinary action ever taking place, or any marks on his record.

“To my great disappointment, you have chosen to force me into an early retirement,” Kucirek told Costilow in his resignation letter. “You decided earlier this year that you wanted to remove me as chief, and then, after your decision had already been made, you initiated an investigation to justify your decision.”

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“You should have seen it before,” said historical society past President Dan Clark, describing how the building was cleaned of vines and oil stains and resided.

“It’s been a labor of love, but man, it’s a beauty.”

There aren’t many one-room schoolhouses left in Ohio, said Clark. Pittsfield was once home to 10, and six have long since been converted into residences.

Jim Sheffield, current president of the Pittsfield Township Historical Society, said small schoolhouses once dotted the countryside because transportation over long distances simply wasn’t an option.

“A lot of those schoolhouses back then, if they got enough kids to need one they’d just build it themselves,” he said.

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Clark nodded agreement. His grandparents chose the family homestead on Nickel Plate Road because it was a stone’s throw from the local schoolhouse, he said.

Work on the old Pittsfield school will continue with the goal of filling it with treasures from the past, according to the pair.

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The society already has a wealth of old documents that tell the story of the township’s residents, and members hope to add historical farm equipment to the collection, “but that’s going to take a much larger building,” he said.

He pointed to a white building, built as a machine shop and now out of use, that stands near the township garage. Township trustees have offered to let historians take over that building, but Sheffield said it will require extreme renovations that may be too costly.

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Wellington Implement wins top OHS art project Great Lakes region retail award is all about family WELLINGTON — Wellington Implement was named the Great Lakes Regional Retailer of the Year in October at the Cub Cadet national dealer convention in Nashville, Tennessee.

This is the first time Wellington Implement has received this award.

It took into account total sales, customer service, customer loyalty and support, dealership growth and overall dedication to Cub Cadet, according to Brian Boswell, regional sales manager.

“We congratulate Tom Stannard and his team for their unrivaled dedication to and enthusiasm for customer service and our products,” he said.

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Accepting Wellington Implement’s Regional Cub Cadet Award in Nashville are Kinley Kreis, Chris Haring, David Bremke, Wayne Carrick, Tom Stannard and Jeff Gott.

Implement, said he is proud to be recognized by the lawn care equipment company.

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serviced their products since Cub Cadet was founded over 60 years ago,” he said. “Our team is very committed to Cub

Cadet, one of the best manufacturers we work with in terms of service support and product quality.”

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OBERLIN — To say Savannah Sanders’ relationship with her great-grandmother was unbreakable is an understatement.

“Nana” was her closest confidant and the pillar of strength for the family. Sadly, “Nana” passed away when Savannah was just 9 years old.

Savannah, now 17, found a creative way to keep her great-grandmother’s memory alive — she painted a largescale portrait that will soon be hung inside her house.

The painting, titled “Two Worlds Apart” is Savannah’s first project for the start of the second quarter at Oberlin High School. For the project, students were asked to think of a struggle they have overcome.

However, the word “struggle” was left open for interpretation.

Art teacher Whitney Brown said Provided photo she encouraged Oberlin High School junior Savannah Sanders, 17, paints students to think about some of the a portrait of her great-grandstruggles in their mother, known as “Nana” to the family. own lives that they would not mind interpreting through art.

“By definition, a struggle is (a) verb, but I wanted the students to come to their own conclusions and transform their own struggle into art,” Brown said.

For Savannah, who is enrolled in Advanced Art II at OHS, being able to paint a portrait of her great-grandmother will allow for her Nana’s presence to be felt within the home.

“As I am painting, it allows me to feel closer to her,” she said. “We all miss her very much, but being able to look at her in greater detail as I paint puts a new perspective on our love for her.”

Brown said she wasn’t sure what to expect from students who tackled the assignment, but she said the results have been outstanding.

“I wasn’t sure if students would opt to depict a comedic image, such as getting a ship out of a bottle or staying up writing a paper for 48 hours,” she said. “It was really up to each individual student and the projects have been very eye-opening.”

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A multi-panel mural of mascot Quarry Bear’s adventures has been unveiled on the second floor of the Amherst Public Library. This temporary artwork was created by circulation staff member Abigail Andino (pictured) with help from some of the library’s friends. The mural will be available to view during business hours through the month of December. Kids ages 4-12 are invited to take inspiration from the mural and write a story about Quarry Bear. Short story sheets are available to pick up in the library and at www.amherstpubliclibrary.org. Final submissions must be turned in on the second floor by Wednesday, Dec. 15. All entries will receive a small prize and be displayed in the library.

Betty Jo Hickman is named the Firelands Schools Driver of the Year during the Nov. 15 meeting of the Board of Education. She has served the district for 12 years and has helped kids get to school as a bus driver since 2014, according to Fleet Manager Milton Sayler.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF LORAIN, OHIO REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING CONCRETE ROADWAY FROM CURB TO CURB ON EAST 28TH ST FROM GROVE AVE TO TACOMA AVE LOR-57-23.18 E. 28TH PID 111564 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 17, 2021, Lorain time, Engineering Department, Lorain City Hall 4th Floor.

TIME AND PLACE FOR OPENING BIDS: 11:15 AM, December 17, 2021, Lorain time, City of Lorain Council Chambers, Lorain City Hall 1st Floor.

COMPLETION DATE: November 30, 2022 Bids must be accompanied by Certified Check or Cashier's Check or Letter of Credit equals to ten percent (10%) of the amount bid, or a bond for the full amount of the bid as a guarantee that if the bid is accepted, a contract will be entered into and a performance bond properly secured. Should any bid be rejected, such instrument will be forthwith returned upon proper execution of a contract. Cash deposits will not be accepted.

Bid blanks and specifications may be secured at the Engineering Department, 200 West Erie Ave. 4th Floor, Lorain, OH, 44052 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. A non-refundable fee of $50.00 either by check or money order is required for each set taken out. Checks are to be made

payable to the City of Lorain.

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. 11/25; 12/2-9/21 20693581 PUBLICATION OF LEGISLATION The following is a summary of legislation adopted by Lorain City Council on November 15, 2021. The complete text of each item may be viewed or purchased in the Clerk of Council Office @ Lorain City Hall, 200 W. Erie Ave., Lorain, OH, during normal business

hours or contact Nancy Greer @ 204-2050 (Nancy_Greer@ cityoflorain.org). The following summary of legislation passed has been reviewed/approved by the Law Director for legal accuracy as required by state laws.

Ordinance 196-21 Auth the Mayor to accept the award from Mental Health Addiction & Recovery Service Board for recovery services in Lorain Muni Court. 197-21 Adopting the rec. to approve the request to rezone the front 300' of 380 N. Ridge Road W from B-2 to R-3 High Residential. 19821 Accepting the plat of The Crossings at Martin's Run #4. 199-21* Auth the S/S Director to apply for & accept a grant for park improvements at Oakwood Park from the Land & Water Conservation Fund Program. 200-21* Auth the Auditor to invoke the Then & Now Certification process and pay an invoice received from the IT Department. 201-21 Amending Ord 48-18, Section 11.2 Salary Adjustments as amended

by Ord 41-21 est the compensation, benefits & terms of employment for all managers & professional employees. 202-21 Amending Ord 47-18, Section 10.2- Wages as amended by Ord 41-21 est the compensation, benefits & terms of employment for all non-bargaining employees.

203-21* Appropriation. 20421* Auth the S/S Director to enter into a contract w/ the lowest/best bidder, Republic Services, for residential trash services for 1, 2 and 3 family residential properties. 205-21* Auth the Administrative Judge to enter into a contract w/ a special process server for the Lorain Muni Court. (*Denotes legislation was passed as an emergency.)

L.C.C.G. 11/25; 12/2/21 20693505

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MEETING SANTA

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Amherst Safety Town is located at the Beaver Creek Reservation Metro Park on North Lake Street, just behind the Amherst police station. It got an overhaul this fall, thanks to apprentice bricklayers working in a partnership with Lorain County Community College.

Small town, big skills Jason Hawk | Oberlin News-Tribune

Hans Langdon, 6, of Oberlin, meets Santa Claus on Saturday morning. The jolly old elf set up shop in an empty storefront downtown after parading through the city on an Oberlin fire engine. Photos with Santa were part of the Oberlin Business Partnership’s Small Business Saturday festivities.

LMRE expanding internet access to rural customers Firelands could get highspeed fiber service too JONATHON DELOZIER WELLINGTON ENTERPRISE

MEDINA — Expanded access to highspeed internet through Medina County Fiber Network could stretch into surrounding areas, officials said last week.

Plans call for more than $5 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act dollars to be put toward getting local municipalities quicker-than-expected access to the fiber network, a list including York, Litchfield, Chatham, Liverpool, Harrisville and Spencer townships as well as Spencer village.

Listed areas are under the utility service umbrella of the Lorain-Medina Rural Electric Cooperative, which is partnering with Medina County and network backers in the initiative to speed up access for the townships, dubbed Fiber Early.

LMRE is the owner of poles and other electrical infrastructure needed for the expansion. Officials have said the co-op could end up owning at least one fiber internet line in the future but have not delved into further specifics of the deal.

Speaking to Medina County Commissioners on Nov. 23, Kathy Grasz of LMRE said that expansion of Medina County Fiber Network could stretch into areas including Lorain County, specifically the Firelands school district area. The co-op also serves homes in northern Ashland County.

"Our goal has always been to make sure all of our members have fiber access," she said. "One of the opportunities is, if this goes well in Medina County, can we take it further and serve other areas, to provide regionally. That's been discussed and those opportunities do exist. We're part of an

organization called Cooperative Connect that we hope can help us expand into the Firelands area and others is also there. We have a lot of people watching this project, not just in Ohio but nationally."

Grasz said LMRE could end up owning some fiber network lines in lieu of poll attachment fees.

"We could use those lines for our own future improvements, the future of electric services to our members," she said. "Smart home technology is very important to our members, so that would allow us to be prepared for the future with that technology as well as more people working from home and going to school from home.

Those technologies need to be available."

LMRE general manager Ed VanHoose has spoken before national peers in Washington, D.C. about Fiber Early, according to Grasz.

"I think one of the reasons this is being watched so closely is not just the collaboration but that it's helping our underserved areas," said Medina County Commissioner Colleen Swedyk. "That's a big focus nationally right now, getting access to the underserved areas. We're taking some big steps toward achieving that."

Before working out the Fiber Early agreement, there were reportedly no concrete plans to expand residential access into listed townships. According to project organizers, new provisions will spell a roughly two-year process in getting fiber internet to those homes as opposed to original expectations of at least five years.

Alabama-based Lit Communities and its subsidiary, Medina Fiber, are leading Medina County Fiber Network's residential expansion. That work commenced in March in Seville with steady northward progression ever since.

Residential network construction was scheduled to begin in the first half of 2020 before the onset of COVID-19 and ensuing gathering restrictions put plans on hold.

Church to hold Honduras school fundraiser A chicken dinner fundraiser for Nueva Esperanza will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 10 at Pittsfield Community Church, 17026 State Route 58.

Pittsfield Community Church and Kipton Community Church both sponsor Barb and Carlos Baharona, who manage Nueva Esperanza, a Christian school in

Honduras. This fundraiser is to raise funds for the Nueva Esperanza Career & Training Center building project, which will result in a new vocational school. All proceeds for this fundraiser will be matched by a contributing donor supporting the missionaries.

The fundraiser meal includes baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn,

coleslaw and dessert. Eat in or carry out. Drive thru and carry out begins at 4:30 p.m.

The cost is $15 per plate or two meals for $25. To preorder, call or text (440) 420-3774 or (440) 213-4160.

Be sure to leave your name, phone number and number of orders.

There will also be a 50-50 raffle, basket raffles and a bake sale.

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LCCC and Northern Ohio Regional Training Center apprentices rebuild Amherst Safety Town FOR THE NEWS-TIMES

AMHERST — When police officer Brian Bowers, who is assigned to the Amherst Schools, decided it was time to replace the old wooden buildings at the city’s Safety Town with brick buildings, he had an idea.

“Officer Bowers thought our bricklayer apprentices could do the work,” said Tammy Tansey, administrator of the Northern Ohio Regional Training Center on Route 58 in Amherst Township.

“That would give them a chance to help the community and get some experience outside of school.”

The apprentices are part of a four-year program through the center that requires 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 160 hours of related instruction each year.

Because of the center’s partnership with Lorain County Community College, students receive college credit for their related instruction as they’re working toward their journeyman cards.

Chris Mason, one of the apprentices who worked on the Safety Town buildings, joined the apprenticeship program after working in residential and commercial construction for years.

“Educating yourself beyond just on-

the-job training is essential for growth in any field,” Mason said. “I’ve heard about the benefits of working through the apprenticeship program and I couldn’t be happier.”

He and classmates began replacing two of the buildings early this fall, putting the skills they’d been learning in the classroom to use. They laid the brick and installed proper flashing and grouting, while practicing daily safety measures.

The apprentices’ work was so well received, Bowers asked them to rebuild two more buildings, which they completed at the end of October. Mason and fellow classmate Cory Morgan were both happy to be asked back.

“I grew up in the area and have been to Safety Town many times,” Morgan said.

“I have children that have been there so it was so nice at the end of the day to see all the kids running and playing in the new masonry-inspired Safety Town.”

Don Robinson, Northern Ohio Regional Training Center brick instructor, said he couldn’t have asked for a better way to apply the apprentices’ training.

“This project gave them such a sense of pride and accomplishment,” he said.

“It’s new masonry buildings built through a local training center, and some of the apprentices are from Lorain County. It’s a wonderful community collaboration.”

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COMETS TAKE COMMAND AT DiFRANCO CLASSIC

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George Gotsis, George Fayer, Austin Bray and Nick Hamrlik all racked up double-digit totals as the Comets doused the Phoenix 79-57 in the 21st Annual DiFranco Classic at Midview High School. It was the first time Amherst appeared in the Classic since 2014, and this time the Comets showed up with the 2021 Southwestern Conference title under their belts. They started slowly but broke free for a 22-2 second quarter. After the break, Oberlin remained competitive but a step behind, and simply couldn’t overcome its early deficit. Gotsis led the Comets with 18 points.

Marius Harrell was Oberlin’s point-leader with 18, followed by Ty Locklear with 17.

ABOVE: Oberlin's Isaac Thompson gets the shot off. RIGHT: Amherst's Jordan Koury gets fouled.

NO SWEAT FOR DUKES IN WIN OVER NEW LONDON

Photos by Russ Gifford | Wellington Enterprise

The Dukes barely had to break a sweat in their 44-21 home opener victory over New London. Wellington led 10-7 after a sedate first half, then exploded after the break as Jayden Roberts racked up a team high 14 points.

Jacob Weegmann and Drew Unangst each had eight points for the Dukes.

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OPENING THRILL RIDE

Thomas Fetcenko | Wellington Enterprise

Black River squeaked out a season-opening win Saturday night with a 5756 comeback over Mansfield Christian. Turnover plagued the Pirates for three quarters, giving the Flames a 45-40 advantage heading into the final period. Cayden Hinderman-Powell turned on the gas and his nine of his 18 points on the night — the team high — in a rousing 17-11 quarter. Daniel Jeske had nine and Logan Clifford had eight for the Pirates.

ABOVE: Black River's Johnny Kray passes to Daniel Jeske while guarded

by Mansfield Christian School's Isaac Vance and Billy Killian.

CHOPPY START

Photos by Russ Gifford | Wellington Enterprise

The score may have been low, but the Dukes girls got the job done. They cruised to a 31-25 win over Western Reserve on the strength of eight points from Brooke Lehmkuhl and seven from Tori Parramore. Their opponents jumped out to a 10-5 lead in the first quarter, but Wellington battled back with a second quarter shutout.

ABOVE: Wellington’s Brooke Lehmkuhl drives to the basket.

BELOW: The Dukes’ Teddi Hardoby knocks the ball loose.

Erik Andrews | Oberlin News-Tribune

Oberlin opened the season at home against Wickliffe last week, dropping a 65-27 decision to the Blue Devils. The team travels to Wellington for a rivalry game against the Dukes on Saturday, with tip off set for 1:30 p.m.

ABOVE: Sanayah Wilborn drives for a bucket down low against Wickliffe.

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Cleaning gutters used to be a dreaded part of homeowner maintenance.

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

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

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

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

There are many different names in the gutter protection industry but most of them seemed to be called “gutter or leaf something”.

Deciding on a solution may be a little confusing at first, bu the main goal should be to choose the best performing product and have it installed by the right company.

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The Gutter Cover Company also offers a safe and effective way to stop big icicles and ice damming.

This is NOT the old-fashioned zig-zag roof wires. An optional add-on product called Heater Cap can be installed with or without Gutter Topper which gently heats the gutter area with a self-regulated heat cable. An aluminum plate then covers the cable which protects it, hides it, and helps spread the heat to a larger area.

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Fritter, we’re NOT going to go totally crazy during holiday shopping.

We need to ...

Oh, Thrifty! Just LOOK at all the sparkly lights and decorations!

Fritter, you really need a BUDGET!

WAHOOOO!!!

I’m gonna get THIS and THAT and THOSE and THESE and ...

Okay, but can you carry the budget? My arms are full!

Fritter wants to buy each of the items below. Look at each item and its price. Figure out how he would pay for it. The first one is done for you.

Pack of Cards Item: _____________________ $2.50 Price: ____________________ To pay for it, I would use:

2 # of dollar bills: __________ # of pennies: _____________ 1 # of nickels: _____________ # of dimes: ______________ 2 1 # of quarters: _____________

A budget is a plan that helps you to spend only the amount of money you can afford.

Crayons Item: _____________________ $3.59 Price: ____________________

Look at the things Jodi would like to buy for her family. She has $50 budgeted for her holiday shopping. Make a list of the things she could buy on her budget.

To pay for it, I would use: # of dollar bills: ____________ # of pennies: _______________ # of nickels: _______________ # of dimes: ________________ # of quarters: _______________

Soccer Ball Item: _____________________ $7.57 Price: ____________________ To pay for it, I would use: # of dollar bills: ____________ # of pennies: _______________ # of nickels: _______________ # of dimes: ________________ # of quarters: _______________

How much money have left over eachdoes Thrifty month?

THINK ABOUT could Thrifty do to IT: What money each month save more ?

Thrifty and Fritter are planning a holiday bash for family and friends. They have budgeted $500 for the party!

They will need food, decorations and gifts.

These are called goods.

They also need entertainment and perhaps folks to help set up and clean up. These are called services.

Look through today’s newspaper and help Thrifty and Fritter find what they need. Stay within their $500 budget!

GOODS:

SERVICES:

Scarf Item: _____________________ $3.90 Price: ____________________ To pay for it, I would use: # of dollar bills: ____________ # of pennies: _______________ # of nickels: _______________ # of dimes: ________________ # of quarters: _______________ Standards Link: Measurement: Students understand how different coins can be combined to equal the same amount.

How many silly things can you find at this holiday party?

Standards Link: Investigation: Identify objects that fit into a cagetgory and those that do not belong.

Who bought what? An ice cream cone costs $1.50.

A comic book is $1.65. A deck of cards is $1.10. Count each person’s money to see what they bought.

Deb

Vanessa

Theresa

Standards Link: Mathematical Reasoning: Problem solving using money.

New and Used

Find five new items for sale in the newspaper.

Chart the items and their prices. Can you find similar used items for sale? What is the difference in price? What are the advantages and disadvantages of buying new versus used?

Standards Link: Economics: Students demonstrate basic economic reasoning in terms of how individual economic choices involve trade-offs and the evaluation of costs and benefits.

THRIFTY SPARKLY SMART BUDGET HOLIDAY SAVE PARTY COMIC SALE MONEY SPEND GIFTS COUNT TIME PLAN

… not spending more than you can afford on gifts.

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

This week’s word:

BUDGET

The noun budget means a plan for how much money will be spent and earned during a certain time period.

Lisa stuck carefully to her budget and saved enough money for a new bike.

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

A penny saved is a penny …

How would you finish this sentence?