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Volume 8, Issue 24

Coming back to life THE SPIRIT OF ‘76 MUSEUM

ALLEN MEMORIAL ART MUSEUM

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Alexandra Letvin, assistant curator of European and American Art at the Allen Memorial Art Museum, is pictured in one of its galleries.

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Scott Markel of The Spirit of '76 Museum in Wellington shows off large murals painted by famed artist Archibald Willard. The pandemic delayed the unveiling of the murals to the public.

Willard murals on view for first time JASON HAWK EDITOR

WELLINGTON — Scott Markel has been waiting months to unveil the new crown jewel of The Spirit of '76 Museum — an enormous mural by famed painter Archibald Willard. Dubbed the "Fellow Craft" mural, it was made for Masons and depicts the construction of Solomon's Temple. The piece has been painstakingly restored at a cost of $30,000 over the past two years to hang in the museum's first-floor gallery. "This is our biggest and greatest new display," Markel said Friday.

“The 60-, 70-yearolds, they want to see what they remember from when they were kids.” Scott Markel The Spirit of ‘76 Museum

"I've wanted people to see it for so long, and now it's time." The museum has typically welcomed visitors on weekend afternoons from April to October. But

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due to the pandemic, it didn't get the chance last year. Now the museum has reopened its doors from 1-3:30 p.m. on Sundays. After July 4, the plan is to resume Saturday operations, too. "We haven't been sitting on our hands during COVID," Markel said, giving a sneak peek at new exhibits and acquisitions. The Spirit of '76 Museum is named for Willard's most famous work, showing a fifer and drummers marching across a battlefield under the Stars and Stripes. So the addition of his "Fellow

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OBERLIN — A shield painted with images of Hindu warrior goddesses is among the newly-acquired works visitors can see now that the doors of the Allen Memorial Art Museum have been thrown open to visitors once more. The ceremonial leather piece was made in northern India in the mid-1800s. Its symbols were meant to protect the bearer from harm. Both shield and accompanying sword are among the works Director Andria Derstine and her staff have been eager to show while the museum was largely closed throughout the pandemic. In a normal year, the Allen would get 35,000 to 40,000 visitors. But due to COVID-19, access was restricted to just Oberlin College faculty and students. With Ohio's pandemic orders canceled, the Allen opened to the public on June 2 — the first time in 15 months. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, ALLEN PAGE A4

Biggest COVID aid sum yet is coming for local school districts LAINA YOST, CARISSA WOYTACH and JASON HAWK

Lorain County school districts are slated to receive the largest amount of federal relief dollars so far. Funds are aimed at filling the gaps created by COVID-19, after a yearand-a-half of social and academic turmoil for students and staff. The third wave of relief money via the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief fund will

bring the total amount received by Lorain County schools to about $128 million. Aid has ballooned significantly since the beginning of the pandemic. The first ESSER package spread $8.6 million around the county, the second delivered a combined $34 million and the third is on track to bring another $85.4 million. Lorain Schools, the county's largest public school district, will get by far the biggest share at $58.1 million over the past year. Elyria trails with

$36.8 million. Columbia has gotten the smallest share of ESSER funds, receiving just $1.4 million across all three aid distributions. These are estimated amounts, as the federal Controlling Board can approve requests from the Ohio Department of Education to establish or increase appropriations. Elyria is planning to spend some dollars to convert Crestwood SCHOOL RELIEF PAGE A4

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OBITUARIES Charles ‘Charlie’ Alan Teague Charles “Charlie” Alan Teague, 76, of Wellington, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, June 10, 2021, at Mercy Regional Medical Center following a sudden illness. Charlie was born Sept. 19, 1944, in Portsmouth, Virginia, and was raised in Tennessee until coming to South Amherst at the age of 14. Wellington has been his home for the last 46 years. Charlie worked for the Ford Motor Company at both the Lorain and Avon facilities for a total of 45 years. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the intelligence department of the U.S. Army. He attended Faith Christian Church in Spencer where he served as a deacon. In his spare time he enjoyed yard work, gardening and mowing. He treasured his family and the time he spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Charlie loved his family and will be remembered for engaging in sporting events with them, fishing and four-wheeling. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 53 years, Donna Elaine Teague (nee Bolinger); his children, David Teague of Wellington, Kimberly (Craig) Derouchie of Ashland, Scott (Diane) Teague of New London, Charles Andrew (Jami) Teague of Wellington, Steven (Jennifer) Teague of New London; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his brother, Roger Teague of Ashland; his sisters, Linda Bolinger of Amherst and Jean Teague of Oberlin. Charles was preceded in death by his granddaughters, Madeline Elaine Teague and Ava Rose Ramirez; his brother, Raymond Teague and his parents, Floyd and Lillian Teague (nee Hollembaek). Funeral services were held Monday, June 14 at Faith Christian Church, Spencer, with the Rev. Thomas Keller officiating. Burial was at New Russia Township Cemetery. Rebroadcasting of services is available at www.hempel funeralhome.com. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Faith Christian Church of Spencer at 46118 Peck Wadsworth Rd., Wellington, OH 44090. Please visit the funeral home's website to share a memory and sign the guest register, www.hempelfuneralhome.com.

Summer paving budget passes $1.2M JASON HAWK EDITOR

AMHERST — Soaring material costs have forced City Council to pump more cash into its summer paving plans. Some of the same increases that are vastly inflating new home prices — oil and concrete, for example — led Amherst officials to add $164,000 to their already $1.05 million road budget in an emergency vote Monday. The original amount, plus Ohio Public Works Commission grants, was supposed to cover stretches of North Main and South Main streets, Hilltop Drive, Wildwood Drive, Sunrise Drive, Axtel Street, Cornell Avenue, Washington Avenue, Greenlawn Avenue,

Amchester Drive and Ridgelawn Drive. But Mayor Mark Costilow told Council's Finance Committee that the lowest bids came in $40,000 over budget. "Since we were asking for more dollars anyway, we thought we'd ask for more than the minimum we needed," and expand the scope of work, he said. Plans now call for putting the Royal Drive culde-sac on the paving list, and adding crosswalks at the Cleveland and Washington avenues intersection where Hot Dog Heaven will be rebuilt. Costilow said Amherst's General Fund is in good shape, with plenty of cash to cover the extra expenses. Council voted 6-0 to fast-track the increases ahead of a Thursday pre-

construction meeting. Little business remains on Council's agenda this month — but the little bit expected to be discussed next week is likely to have huge ramifications for the city. Costilow said he plans to call for a formal vote on a proposal Tax Increment Financing District that will divert $10 million to $14 million for economic development along Oak Point Road on Amherst's northwest corner. City officials have been working out a deal with Amherst Schools administrators for how the two government bodies' taxes can be used. "We're real close to being finished negotiating with the schools, to making sure they're happy with the dollar amounts associated with the TIF,"

SECOND SATURDAYS START Photos by Angelo Angel | Community Guide

The Oberlin Business Partnership launched Second Saturdays this weekend in a bid to strengthen tourism to the city's downtown. No official Chalk Walk or Family Fun Fair will be held this year — they were canceled due to the pandemic and it's too late to bring them to life now that Ohio's health orders have been dropped, said OBP Director Janet Haar. Mini-festivals held the second Saturday of each month this summer are meant to ease that sting a bit while helping stores that rely on foot traffic. The inaugural event was centered heavily on the East College Street courtyard, where sidewalk chalk, origami and other art opportunities met food and music.

Edward Alan Brosius Edward Alan Brosius, 73, of Wellington, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021, at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain. He was born Jan. 12, 1948, in Urbana, Illinois to the late Herb and Mary (Walsh) Brosius. He served in the US Airforce and the Ohio National Guard. Ed worked at Parker Hannifin in Elyria for many years retiring in 2016. He is survived by his wife, Susanne Kay (Olsen) Brosius of Wellington; son, Scott (Michelle) Brosius of Rocky River; brother, Dave (Jenny) Brosius of Oklahoma; sister Jeanne (Brosius) Flanigan of Oklahoma; and grandsons, Sagan Edward Brosius and Leto William Brosius of Rocky River. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church in Wellington, Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 11 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk. CARL RODGER KOPP, 79, of South Amherst, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021, at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain. Arrangements by Hempel Funeral Home.

Costilow said. He said the Board of Education is expected to vote on the TIF at its June 30 meeting. A TIF is a way to pay for infrastructure such as roads, bridges, sewers, water lines and electricity. While taxpayers don't see rates hiked, dollars from new development help pay off infrastructure investments. Amherst's northwest corner is where most of its limited undeveloped land remains. That former farmland is quickly being eaten up, though, turned into new housing developments such as the Preserve at Quarry Lakes and Eagle Ridge, as well as commercial endeavors such as a new $7.5 million Akron Children's Hospital building.

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Woollybear Festival returning to Vermilion on Oct. 10 DYLAN REYNOLDS THE CHRONICLE-TELEGRAM

VERMILION — Ohio’s largest one-day festival is emerging from its hibernation this fall, the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce has announced. The Woollybear Festival, canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will be held Oct. 10 in downtown Vermilion. The annual event has been known to attract more than 100,000 visitors and greatly benefit businesses in the lakeside town. “For the businesses it’s almost overwhelming,” Vermilion Mayor

Jim Forthofer said. “It’s just a real morale boost for the city to get that many people in, and draw people from all over.” Originally started as a parentteacher association fundraiser in Birmingham, Ohio, in 1973, the festival moved to Vermilion in 1981 due to booming attendance. The late Northeast Ohio weatherman Dick Goddard, of FOX 8, had the original idea for a woolly bear themed celebration. This will be the first festival without Goddard, who was always a key part of the event. The famed weatherman and animal advocate died last August at a Florida hospital. In a statement, Vermilion Chamber

of Commerce director Sandra Coe said Goddard “would want us to move forward with his legacy, the Annual Woollybear Festival.” Organizers got the “green light” from public health officials to proceed with this year’s festival, Coe said in her statement. Forthofer added that he is hopeful the COVID-19 pandemic is on a course toward being less of an issue by Oct. 10. “I wouldn’t allow it to be put on if I had any genuine concerns, if there was something to worry about,” he said. “But right now I have no such concerns.” The Vermilion Chamber of Commerce partners with FOX 8 for the festival.

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Reservoir draining to start for wetland JASON HAWK EDITOR

OBERLIN — Draining of the western Morgan Street reservoir will begin soon, even before City Council awards a contract to transform the property into a wetland. Oberlin workers will start siphoning water at a rate of about one foot per week, Public Works Director Jeff Baumann told Council last week. It must be drained for work on the bottom, including creating graded beds. "If there's 10 feet of water in there, that's two and a half months just to get the water down. Then you've still got your wet, mucky bottom," he said. Plans for the site of the reservoirs are about 90 percent complete. Final schematics are due later this month, with bidding and awarding of contracts expected in July or August. Estimated at around $300,000, the project is intended to reduce the water level so the reservoirs — which have not been used as a source of drinking water for decades — are no longer under the purview of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. In 2019, the ODNR demanded repairs in the $1 million range be made to the Morgan Street property, including removing trees and brush that are home to wildlife. Residents didn't want to go that route, so Council decided to dramatically lower the water in the western reservoir as well as portions of the banks, and plant the site over with native vegetation. The trick, said Baumann, has been finding a balance between making the old reservoirs into a traditional park and a nature preserve. Since last going before Council in April, the project has been refined by Environmental Design Group, the firm hired to plan the site's transformation. Trails will now be topped with two inches of crushed limestone, similar to what the Lorain County Metro Parks use. Stairs will be built to connect the property to the Oberlin Arboretum. Baumann said EDG has tweaked how outlet controls and emergency spillways will sit, and adjusted the elevation of wetland discharge so more water can be held during storms. Changes have also been made to the most controversial feature proposed by EDG, an open lawn area on the north side of the reservoirs. It will be replaced by native grass and wildflowers. "While clearly that was an attractive public meeting space, and perhaps that also public spaces were desired, that was not particularly beneficial as habitat for pollinators, birds and various wildlife," Baumann said. The city's Open Space Commission has asked for a small public gathering space to be installed where trails intersect, with a bench and information kiosk. "Our top priority since this issue was first identified in 2018 was that the design of this park reflect a careful planning process and robust public input,"said Commission Chair Sylvan Long.

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FROM A1 Craft" and its sister mural — another enormous canvas called "Master Mason" showing the completed temple in shades of royal blue — is a gamechanger. Markel said it's been more than a decade since he discovered the existence of the murals and moved to acquire them. Those pieces, along with a third that isn't yet in the museum, were commissioned in the late 1800s. They were intended to be lecture charts, hanging inside Masonic lodges to teach the organization's history. Tours of the museum are self-guided, but a handful of new QR codes have been added in recent weeks. Visitors can scan them to hear Markel and fellow docent Becky Norton explain the stories behind prized artifacts and works of art. "We hope to do more. It's something I think is good for the museum," said Barb Leiby, who developed the QR code project. Also new to the first floor is an exhibit featuring signs from Wellington's "lost" businesses. Markel said signs from the former Herrick & Stemple general goods and clothing store, Wight Jewelers, Village Diner and more have been falling into his hands in the last couple of years. Each has its own memories attached. Markel recalls the Wellington Chick Hatchery, for instance, as "the nastiest and stinkiest business in town" because of the mess produced by its chickens. Others survived fires that claimed entire buildings. "These signs have value beyond belief," Markel said. "They're a touch to the past. They're the only thing that's left." Business signs are incredibly popular because they are the remnants of a town that no longer exists, he said, tangible proof of memories that are fading fast. They are also an example of how the museum is changing. It's moved away from a focus on Victorian Era history because today's generations care more about the relics of the lat-

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Signs from "lost stores" of Wellington's past are part of a new exhibit at The Spirit of '76 Museum. ter half of the 20th century. "The 60-, 70-year-olds, they want to see what they remember from when they were kids," said Markel. The Spirit of '76 Museum still includes many exhibits on pre-1900 events. Among them is a second floor corner dedicated to the 1858 rescue of escaped slave John Price, which Markel continues to expand. Most historians refer to the event as the Oberlin-Wellington Slave Rescue, since a large number of Oberlin residents marched south to free the captive man from federal marshals who planned to return Price to the South under the Fugitive Slave Act. Markel believes most historians undervalue Wellington's role — the town's residents surrounded the Wadsworth Hotel where the marshals were holed up awaiting a train, and joined forces with Oberlineans in calling for Price's freedom. "This is the biggest day in Wellington history. They broke a federal law here. Thirty-seven guys were arrested," he said. "I always refer to it as the Wellington-Oberlin Rescue because I think we had a bigger stake in it. But I'm partial." It's also Markel's suspicion that a young Willard was probably in the crowd. The artist would have been 22 at the time, and it is "unthinkable

that he wouldn't have been there, shaking his own rifle in the air," Markel said. The day was an action-packed one in Wellington. The commercial block near the corner of modern day Main Street and Herrick Avenue burned to the ground despite the efforts of a bucket brigade. The owner was a well-known abolitionist. At the same time, a public trial was underway on the town square. Markel said he doesn't think it was going to lead to a hanging, but the suspect "was in big trouble, and they were going to hash it out that day." "If you ask me what day I want to go back in time to see, it was Sept. (13), 1858," the history buff said. In another corner of the second floor is a tribute to the April 29, 1865, arrival of President Abraham Lincoln's funeral train. It stopped in the village around 2 a.m. to refuel as it traveled across the nation. The third floor is filled with all kinds of relics — signs from the old Wellington flour mill, a child's caket, horseshoes, fossils and even the old Town Hall spire. "We want people to see this," Markel said, showing off items and telling stories about each. "This is our past. This is where we came from."

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and limited weekend hours are set to resume Saturday, July 10. "It's great to have the general public back in again, because we've always seen ourselves since 1917 when we opened as being for the whole Northeast Ohio region," Derstine said Thursday. It felt good to remove COVID signs posted among the Degas, Warhols and Pollocks, she said. Though partially closed, the Allen was not dormant during the pandemic. Its education department created an augmented reality tour that allowed virtual visitors to roam the hallways and zoom in on works from its huge collection, which includes important pieces such as Picasso's "Chair and Owl," Monet's "Wisteria" and Cezzane's "Viaduct at L'Estaque." The tour can be accessed at www.tinyurl.com/AllenVirtual. There were also plenty of tours What to see conducted by video There are a host of relatively chat, reaching public new acquisitions on view school and college at the Allen Memorial Art students alike, as well Museum. Here are some to as community groups check out: and residents at Kendal at Oberlin. "Do It Again: But no online Repetition as Artistic experience compares Strategy, 1945 to Now" to standing mere feet • "Redwood 4" by Venezuelan away from priceless artist Juan Araujo, purchased works of art, said in 2019 Derstine. • "DNA: Sepia: III" by Ameri"That's what we can artist McArthur Binion, a gift from the artist in 2017 want to foster, is that personal connection "Interrogating Beauties" with original works • Three color woodblock prints of art," she said. "It's from the 1920s-30s, by Narita clearly not the same Morikane, Nakayama Shuko, on Zoom. That's why and Yoshikawa Kanpo, all we exist as a mureceived as gifts in 2020 seum." In the past year, "Picturing the Land" staff have been busy • "Stranded Whale on the revamping exhibits Beach" by Cornelis van inside the Allen's Noorde, purchased in 2019 walls. "One of the things African art I've been really inter• "O, Sonha Da Mascara" by ested in is being more the Mozambican artist Malantransparent about the gatana Ngwenya, received as stories we tell with a gift in 2017 our collection," said • Carved wooden plaque Alexandra Letvin, showing a Yoruba priest and assistant curator of two mothers, by the Nigerian European and Ameriartist Lamidi Fakeye, received can art. as a bequest in 2019 Her focus has been • Figural staff in wood with primarily on reiwire made by the Lwena magining the panels peoples, received as a gift posted alongside in 2017 artwork. Determining what descriptions they should bear is a challenge for curators, Letvin said. The Allen is embarking on an experiment, starting with an installation called "How can museum labels by anti-racist?" It's a way for curators to rethink the context in which pieces are displayed. The installation presents two paintings made just after the end of the Civil War, and asks visitors to think about the different perspectives they present, and the artists' identities, intentions and values. Letvin's efforts continue in the 17th and 18th Century Mobility and Exchange Gallery, where she has worked to diversify the items on view. Pieces from Sierra Leone, Peru and China are included to make the gallery less Euro-centric and to show how artists were influenced by interactions between continents. The highlight is a tiny watercolor image of Zaga Christ, who claimed to be the rightful king of Ethiopia. It is the earliest known European portrait miniature to depict a Black sitter. The Zaga Christ painting had been on view in Italy early in the pandemic, and is now on loan to the Allen. The museum is in the process of acquiring it, said Letvin. Many other pieces of art have recently been acquired by the Allen and are now on display. Visitors can see woodblock prints by Narita Morikane, Nakayama Shuko, and Yoshikawa Kanpo; a drawing from India representing Raja Prithi Singh meeting Zabardast Kahn; two 3-D prints entitled "Lobster Place (Sushi)" by Canadian artist Ben Schumacher; and many other new items. "This is the collection that belongs to Oberlin, the college and the town. Everyone should feel welcome to come in," said Derstine. Next up: Oberlin College is preparing to replace the entire Allen Memorial Art Museum roof. Derstine said the existing roof is about 20 years old, and should be proactively replaced to prevent conditions that could harm the Allen's collection. Most of the museum will remain open during the project, she said.

Elementary School into the Early Childhood Village, Superintendent Ann Schloss said. The funds can be used toward air filtration systems, like HVAC. But the district will receive about $23 million. Not all of it will go to Crestwood. Schloss said the district will gather feedback from families and staff on what should be done with the rest of the money. Funds can be spent for needs between March 2020 to September 2024. Allowable uses include cleaning supplies and technology, school facility repairs and improvements, and maintaining district operations and providing services. School districts must reserve at least 20 percent of ESSER III to address learning loss with interventions. "It's already spent," said Oberlin City Schools Superintendent David Hall, eyeing the roughly $1.96 million his district expects to receive in the third wave of relief. Oberlin has opted to put the federal aid into staffing, hiring reading intervention specialists, college and career readiness coaches and a social worker. A for-credit mentoring elective is also being developed at Oberlin High School to help freshmen. Like a college entrance exam, it's designed to show where students need help not only academically, but socially and emotionally. "We didn't want to buy a bunch of stuff," said Hall — the first ESSER rounds were already used to buy a lot of technology and other materials the district needed for remote learning during the pandemic. Now the focus is on shoring up students' skills, he said. After a difficult year, they need small group interventions in the classrooms, and that means putting more hands on deck. Lorain Schools are taking a different approach. While some of its more than $58 million total ESSER funding went to one-to-one technology for students and staff, resources are being put toward boosting wraparound ser-

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Lorain County schools are set to receive more than $85 million in the latest round of coronavirus relief funding for primary and secondary schools. vices and nonacademic supports. Those include increasing the number of social workers within the district, and strengthening relationships with Mercy Health, and dental or vision services. Legal services are also in the works for families in need, CEO Jeff Graham said. The third round of funding, more than $37 million, will also help with increasing the arts as. Over the years, Lorain Schools’ arts programs have become inconsistent due to budget constraints, but Graham hopes to bring them back at each grade level. “We want to make sure that (our) kids have access to everything that other kids have access to — visual and performing arts are a big part of that,” he said. ESSER funding or not, the expanded programming and services are the right thing to do for Lorain’s families, he said. The federal grants can help get some of the programs off the ground, like paying for the setup costs for a dental or vision clinic, but the goal is to keep the services around even after the $58 million has been spent. Whatever is left over after the initial allocations could go to sure up the district’s general fund — but

that is not the priority for this money, Graham said. “This is not some Cadillac version of education,” he said. “This is the right way to meet the needs of the people we serve. … The things that we’re adding, we need to figure out a way to sustain.” The Amherst Schools anticipate getting another $2.64 million in stimulus funds. Superintendent Steve Sayers said his district is in good shape financially, so long as two renewal levies pass in the next couple of years. "We want to stay off the ballot as long as we possibly can and stretch these dollars," he said. "If we can use these funds to do that, it's a great thing." Amherst hasn't finalized plans for using the relief funds, but Sayers said administrators have been talking about many options. They include hiring additional tutors, paying for summer school offerings in August, buying technology, potentially hiring an additional elementary school guidance counselor and a second district social worker and investing in a live-streaming service for sports, concerts, ceremonies and other events.

Commissioners award $700k contract for chip-and-seal work DAVE O’BRIEN THE CHRONICLE-TELEGRAM

ELYRIA — Lorain County commissioners awarded a more than $700,000 contract to an Ohio company last week for the 2021 chip-andseal program for county and township roads. Melway Paving Co. of Holmesville, in Holmes County, was the best and most responsive of six bids, putting in their bid for $714,147 for a project the Lorain County Engineer's Of-

fice estimated would cost more than $851,000, commissioners said. Townships that participate in the program will reimburse the county engineer for work performed on township roads. The work is expected to begin July 1 and be completed on or before Sept. 15, commissioners said. Chip-and-seal work helps maintain road surfaces, extends their lifetimes, improves vehicle traction and reduces the need to seal cracks, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation.

Commissioners also entered into an agreement with ODOT to replace the Hawley Road and Peck Wadsworth Road bridges, both in Wellington Township. ODOT will administer the program to lay out the designs, bid qualifications, competitive bidding, construction and inspection for the projects. The Lorain County Engineer's Office annual report on ditches maintained by the county also was received by the board, and Commissioner Michelle Hung requested that it be posted online for the public.

Back to school supply drive

The families of children attending the Oberlin City Schools for the 2021-2022 academic year can get free school supplies through Oberlin Community Services. Visit www.oberlincommunityservices.org/back-to-school to sign up. Registration is already open, and will close July 23. Due to COVID-19, the OCS drive is taking all-virtual donations; all gifts to OCS are tax-deductible as allowed by federal and state law.

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LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE ROBBIE BAINES, Defendant, whose last known address is 1850 E. 33RD Street, Lorain, Ohio 44055, is hereby notified that CHERIS GLINSEY, Plaintiff, has filed her Complaint for Divorce on March 26, 2021, captioned CHERIS GLINSEY vs. ROBBIE BAINES, CASE NO. 21 DR 089127, against him in the Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division, Lorain County Justice Center, 225 Court Street, Elyria, Ohio, Lorain County, Ohio, asking for Divorce, Spousal Support, Mutual Restraining Orders, on the grounds of INCOMPATIBILITY. Said Defendant is required to serve upon the Plaintiff's attorney, Tiffany Catherman, or upon the Plaintiff if Plaintiff has no attorney of record, a copy of an answer to the Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after service of the posting of

this notice. Your answer must thereafter be filed with the Court within three (3) days after the service of a copy of the answer on the Plaintiff's attorney and that the case will be set for hearing on or after the 26th day of May, 2021, at 9 o'clock a.m. L.C.C.G. 6/3-10-17-24; 7/1-8/21 20683526 LEGAL NOTICE KEITH WILLIAMS, Defendant, whose last known address is 3034 Clifton Avenue, Lorain, Ohio 44055, is hereby notified that DONNA WILLIAMS, Plaintiff, has filed her Complaint for Divorce on March 12, 2021, captioned DONNA WILLIAMS vs. KEITH WILLIAMS, CASE NO. 21 DU 089005, against him in the Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division, Lorain County Justice Center, 225 Court Street, Elyria, Ohio, Lorain County, Ohio, asking for Divorce, Spousal Support, Mutual Restraining Orders, on the grounds of INCOMPATIBILITY, GROSS NEGLECT OF DUTY AND EXTREME CRUELTY. Said Defendant is required to serve upon the Plaintiff's attorney, Tiffany Catherman, or upon the Plaintiff if Plaintiff has no attorney of record, a copy of

an answer to the Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after service of the posting of this notice. Your answer must thereafter be filed with the Court within three (3) days after the service of a copy of the answer on the Plaintiff's attorney and that the case will be set for hearing on or after the 25th day of May, 2020, at 9 o'clock a.m. Tiffany Catherman Attorney for Plaintiff Attorney Registration #0098140 P.O. Box 1744 Elyria, Ohio 44036 Tele:(440) 225-0843 Fax: (440) 999-8813 L.C.C.G. 6/3-10-17-24; 7/1-8/21 20683528

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS COUNTY OF LORAIN COUNTY, OHIO - RICHARD D. CULLEN ET AL. VS. CAROL LAINA ROSEMACKENZIE, A/K/A CAROL BARKER ET AL - NOTICE OF SUIT FOR REFORMATION OF DEED FOR DECLARATORY JUDGMENT AND TO QUIET TITLE. The unknown spouse, creditors heirs, devisees, legatees, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of Margaret R. MacKenzie, their

unknown spouses and creditors, if any, whose names and addresses are unknown and cannot by reasonable diligence be ascertained, take notice that on the 10th Day of March 2021, Richard D. Cullen and Linda K. Cullen filed a First Amended Complaint in the Common Pleas Court of Lorain County, Ohio, Case No. 20CV201107 of the docket of the Court, the object of which is to request that the court reform the legal description contained in a deed for real estate located at 215 North Main Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001, more particularly described in the Amended Complaint, which deed was filed in the Official Records of the Lorain County Recorder on August 24, 1997 at O.R. Vol. 1471, Page 000034; that Plaintiffs be declared the true and lawful owners of said property and that Plaintiffs' title in and to said property be quieted against any claim or interest of the Defendants or any of them and all others claiming through or under them and that the Defendants be required to set up their interests or be forever barred. The above named Defendants are required to answer within 28 days after last date of this publication which shall be once a week for six (6) consecutive weeks or they may be denied a hearing in this case

and judgment may be entered against them. Jon D. Clark, No. (0061130), Severs & Clark Co., L.P.A. 5 South Main Street, Suite 100, Oberlin Ohio 44074, (440) 774-1278, email: jclark@ severs-clark.com L.C.C.G. 5/27; 6/3-10-17-24; 7/1/21 20683027 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS *CORRECTION Please be advised that Lorain City Council will host two (2) public hearings on Monday, July 12, 2021. The first hearing will begin at 5:30 p.m. to discuss an application to rezone 6075 Middle Ridge Road, PPN: 06-21-001-102-030, from B-2 to R-3 Residential Social Services Facility, JTTR Properties LLC is the applicant (ZCA-#8-2021). The Lorain City Planning Commission met on June 2, 2021 and recommend approval of this item to Lorain City Council. Following, an additional public hearing will be held on Monday, July 12, 2021, to begin no earlier than 6 p.m. in the Lorain City Council Chamber @ Lorain City Hall, 200 West Erie Ave. to discuss an application received on June 4, 2021 to expand the City of Lorain's

current Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) per ORC 4301.82. The application details the proposed boundary of the expanded DORA encompassing approximately 97 acres. It will provide more outdoor assessable dining in front of liquor-holding establishments; allow establishments within the larger area to serve alcoholic beverages in plastic cups (pursuant to laws during certain hours, etc.) Signage, sanitation and safety requirements are established by the City of Lorain. The expanded area would permit individuals to walk within the DORA boundaries with an alcoholic beverage purchased from a liquor permit holder during certain established hours. *The public hearings will be held in the Lorain City Council Chamber @ 200 West Erie Avenue, Lorain, Ohio commencing at 5:30 p.m. (Face masks are required for entry into Lorain City Hall.) Copies of all documentation related to these proposals will be on file for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of Council, 200 West Erie Avenue, Lorain, Ohio. Please contact Nancy_Greer@ cityoflorain.org for additional information (440)204-2050. NANCY GREER, CMC L.C.C.G. 6/17-24/21 20684323

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$2M plan pitched for walking and biking trails JASON HAWK EDITOR

OBERLIN — A little more than $2 million has been requested of City Council over the next five years to build out sidewalks in high-traffic areas of Oberlin, making foot travel safer and more accessible. Sidewalks have been a hot topic in the city for most of the past two decades, but little progress has been made. Now, especially with the opening of the new Oberlin Elementary School, walking and biking routes should be a priority because they "provide safer access to employment, schools and neighbors," said city manager

Rob Hillard. A committee has worked nearly a year and a half to draft a map showing where walkways are most needed. On Monday, Council was given its recommendations. They include a number of multi-use trails that would connect both walkers and cyclists to not only school properties but also commercial areas on the north and south sides of the city and beyond. The asphalt trails would be built along North Park Street from Lorain Street to the new school; along Route 58 from Hamilton to U.S. Route 20; along Route 20 from Route 58 to Walmart Drive; and along Route 58 from Maple Street to Butter-

nut Ridge Road. The proposal also calls for a typical sidewalk to be built at the corner of South Main and East Hamilton streets. Having pedestrians make the trek south toward Walmart and other stores without the benefit of sidewalks has raised concerns about safety, said Council President Linda Slocum. Funding for the project would be split among several sources. The city would contribute nearly $1.2 million from its general or income tax capital improvement funds, and $358,783 from the Sustainable Reserve Fund. Oberlin would also apply for $511,750 in state Safe Routes to School grants. Hillard said the city should also consider asking

neighboring New Russia and Pittsfield townships, the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to chip in. The plan would also heavily overhaul a requirement for sidewalks to be built on the frontage of any property where there is new construction. While that ordinance was well-intentioned, said Hillard, it has caused disconnected "sidewalks to nowhere" to be built. Instead, the city would require sidewalks to be installed in new subdivisions and in front of large new commercial buildings. They would not be required when a new building goes up, for example, in the Oberlin industrial park on Route 511 on the eastern

edge of town. A debate last fall over the need for sidewalks there led to the sidewalk requirement being temporarily suspended. The moratorium is set to expire at the end of June. After years of inaction on sidewalks and other paths, the proposal sat well with Council. "We've talked about it for many years, and we have the momentum, so I'd like to see us move forward once we have the approval and make sure it addresses everyone's needs," said Councilwoman Elizabeth Meadows. Slocum agreed: "This represents a beginning for the next five years. If I were a magician, I would make it happen faster than that," she said.

Mercy's Project SEARCH interns graduate LORAIN — Mercy Health Lorain Hospital held its Project SEARCH graduation at the end of May to celebrate six students completing their final internships. Project SEARCH offers high school-aged students with disabilities the opportunity to receive on-thejob training through total workplace immersion in the hospital environment. "We're so proud of our graduating class, as many of them have already landed new jobs or are interviewing for a position soon," said an announcement from Communications Manager Jennifer Robinson. Provided photo

The Project SEARCH Class of 2021 includes Shawn Bellamy of the Lorain City Schools, Justin Burkes of the Amherst Schools, George Giganti of the Avon Lake City Schools, Brandon Harris of the Lorain City Schools, Zachary Kibler of Edison Local Schools and Michael Peters of Vermilion Local Schools.

Oberlin First UMC gives its final round of Wade Hallauer Scholarships OBERLIN — Beginning in 2010, academic scholarships and funding for special projects have been awarded from the bequest left to the Oberlin First United Methodist Church by the late Wade Hallauer, a long time active member. Almost $90,000 in academic scholarships, including this year’s, have been awarded since the fund’s inception. In addition to scholarships, significant funding from the Wade Hallauer Education Fund has been provided for several projects at Oberlin First UMC. Also, in the early years of the fund, special educational project grants were given to teachers in the Oberlin Schools. The 2021 academic scholarships will be the final scholarships given from this fund. The Wade Hallauer Education Fund Committee at their May meeting voted to disband the committee and turn over the remaining WHEF funds held by the East Ohio Conference to our church Finance Committee. The 2021 scholarship recipients

Hospice seeks volunteers

Volunteers are needed at Hospice of the Western Reserve. It is seeking new volunteers to serve patients and families in hospice and palliative care programs throughout northern Ohio. Various opportunities are available and may vary by location; there are also virtual and non-clinical opportunities to serve. There will be a daytime and and an evening virtual volunteer training series in July. Registration is contingent on meeting pre-requisite requirements. To start the process of joining the team, visit hospicewr.org/volunteer or call (216) 255-9090.

are: • Lynn Born, who will be a junior this fall at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, where she is studying management, economics and finance. She is a member of Henrietta United Methodist Church. Her parents are Tim and Judy Born; grandparents are Jean and Neal Shannon. • Tiffani Burke will be a junior this fall at Kent State University. She is majoring in exercise science with an interest in becoming a physical therapist. Burke is active in Rust United Methodist Church. Her mother is Michelle Burke. • Hattie Born is a May 2021 graduate of Firelands High School and will attend Lorain County Community College. Born is undecided on a major yet, but plans to take advantage of the variety of classes which LCCC offers. She is a member of Henrietta United Methodist Church. Her parents are also Tim and Judy Born; grandparents are Jean and Neal Shannon. • Jack Freas will be a sophomore this fall at Bowling Green State University. His major is mechatron-

ics. Freas has grown up in Oberlin First United Methodist Church. His parents are Adam and Heidi Freas and he is the grandson of Don and the late Theo Wessell. • Sam Herron just completed his junior year at Miami University, studying business and majoring in marketing. He attends Grace United Methodist Church in Vermilion. He is the son of Steven and Jill Herron, and grandson of Don and the late Theo Wessell. • Aaron Hopkins just completed his freshman year at Glenville State College in West Virginia, where he is working towards an Associate in Arts in General Studies. His mother is Karen Cruz. Guardians are Adam and Heidi Freas. • Amaris Madding is a May 2021 graduate of Oberlin High School and also received associate of science and associate of arts degrees from LCCC. She will be a freshman at Ohio State University this fall and plans to go into a medical career as a physician assistant. She is the daughter of Wendy and Aaron Madding and the granddaughter of Jack and Karen Anderson.

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Noli Diedrick, a fifth-grader at McCormick Middle School in Wellington, shows off her eco-fashion independent study project.

Pursuing their research interests at McCormick Students at Wellington's McCormick Middle School recently completed independent study projects. Young learners in grades five to eight chose topics to research, and presented their findings to teachers for evaluation. The annual independent study project is an extension of the language arts curriculum and standards. Among the topics chosen this year were robotics, London, healthy habits for athletes, D-Day, large dog breeds, air pollution, deer, racial bias, plastic pollution, bullying, video games, wolves and Alexander Hamilton.

Merit pay increase

Oberlin Law Director Jon Clark has been given a 2.5 percent pay increase, bringing his salary to $75,023 per year. The raise, retroactive to April 1, was passed in an emergency vote June 7. It includes an increase in the city's monthly allowance for Clark's office and overhead costs, from $650 per month to $1,000 per month. The raise was based on an annual performance review conducted last month, according to Councilwoman Heather Adelman.

All aboard the Juneteenth trolley A trolley will provide rides between Juneteenth events planned Saturday in Oberlin and Lorain. The free transportation service will run from 2:30-7 p.m. Seating is limited and riders must wear masks. Juneteenth commemorates the date when slaves in Galveston, Texas, were freed on June 19, 1865. They were the last to have their freedom recognized, two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. Oberlin's Juneteenth celebration will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the south side of Tappan Square. It will feature music, food trucks and vendors, and at noon a parade will pass down College Street. The Lorain County Metro Parks' Juneteenth Bluesfest will be held at Lakeview Park in Lorain from 3-7 p.m. The free event is billed as "a salute to America's most enduring musical form and the people and culture that nurtured it from its roots in Africa to Lorain County."

The trolley will run routes between Oberlin, Lorain and Elyria. Approximate times are: • 2:30 p.m. — Oberlin (Wilder Hall) to Elyria (Court Street) • 2:50 p.m. — Elyria (Court Street) to Lorain (Lakeview Park) • 3:30 p.m. — Lorain (Lakeview Park) to Elyria (Court Street) • 3:50 p.m. — Elyria (Court Street) to Oberlin (Wilder Hall) • 4:30 p.m. — Oberlin (Wilder Hall) to Elyria (Court Street) • 4:50 p.m. — Elyria (Court Street) to Lorain (Lakeview Park) • 5:30 p.m. — Lorain (Lakeview Park) to Elyria (Court Street) • 5:50 p.m. — Elyria (Court Street) to Oberlin (Wilder Hall) • 6:15 p.m. — Oberlin (Wilder Hall) to Oberlin (Westwood Cemetery) for the Maafa commemoration • 7 p.m. — Oberlin (Westwood Cemetery) to Oberlin (Wilder Hall)

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The 14U Amherst Chargers won the 4th Annual Memorial Classic Softball Tournament in North Ridgeville on May 29-30, defeating Valley Extreme 13-12 in extra innings. Makenna Dorobek hit her first over-the-fence home run, which was a grand slam, in the fourth inning of the championship game. Also hitting over-the-fence home runs were Ruari Dever, Izzy Akin and Delaney Garcia. Players are (front row) Jazelle Fraise, Lilly Edwards, Makenna Dorobek, Leah DiFranco, Nevaeh Sadler, (back row) Ruari Dever, Olivia Miller, Delany Garcia and Izzy Akin. Coaches are (front row) Wally Dorobek, (back row) Jason DiFranco and Andy Dever. Not pictured are Maddie Scott and Kristen Kelley.

Wellington HS scholars recognized in ceremony The 63rd Wellington High School’s academic awards ceremony was held Monday, May 24.

Laposky, Dylan Lawson, Taylor Michel, Madalyn Mull, William Palmison, Payton Regal, Wyatt Sasack and Arianna Woody.

First Year Honors Receiving a year pin and certificate were Alexis Anderson, Megan Bartoto, Isabella Beck, Brady Bella, Ethan Bias, Brianna Bogan, Tyson Boley, Raymond Candelaria, Christina Capek, Dominic Danesi, Joseph Danesi, Jayde Davis, BriLee DeLima, Jace Diedrick, Robert Dovel, Hope Dudziak, Trevor Gasper, Nadia Greer, Savannah Gundert, Connor Harmon, Joshua Honoshofsky, Scott Hook, Kennedy Jerousek, Whitney Kirschner, Alexis Kline, Jaclyn Krakomperger, Genesis Lazu, Nicol Lazu, Yelixza Lazu, Tess McDonnel, Ethan Metheney, Nathan Michalak, Gabriella Miller, Karinna Mitterling, Matthew Moore, Vincent Moran, Taylor Morris, Lily Oswald, Sophia Palmison, Nathan Peabody, Alexandria Peck, Dean Phillips, Olivia Richardson, Brandon Rutkowski, Nolan Sasack, Bryce Shaw, Sam Smith, McKenna Soboslai, McKenna Solkiewicz, Joyce Stallard, Taylor Standen, Jillian Stannard, Kierstin Taylor, Ronald Teter, Trenton Teague, Ryan Tummel, Emma Wacker, Isabella Watters, Jordan Wells and Samantha Wreyford.

Scholarship Winners • Lauren Alley – Allan Buz Anderson, WHS Soccer, Nancy and Don Lattimer, Mayo Wood Memorial, Valedictorian, Sherryl Perkins Memorial Nursing, JohnsRuger, Donald C. Linden (Sons of the American Legion Post #8) Scholarships and the VFW Citizenship Award • Jazamine Auble – May and George Green Scholarship • Lane Benton – Anne E. Rosemark Memorial and WHS Soccer Scholarships • Audrey Biltz – Eagles Scholarship • Kendal Brasee – Eagles and Sherry Matcham Scholarships • Alaine Bremke – Caroline Farago Scholar Athlete and Anne E. Rosemark Memorial Scholarships • Cameron Brinker – Alumni, Beriswell Insurance Agency, Kiwanis, Nancy and Don Lattimer, Eagles, Michael and Molly Adams Scholarships and the VFW Citizenship Award • Christina Capek – Alice Andrus Scholarship • Samantha Cochick – Karl J. Olsen and Johns-Ruger Scholarships • Heidi Cowling – Eagles Scholarship • Summer Hamilton – Edward and Maxine Wells and Eagles Scholarships • Allison Haswell – Beta Sigma Phi Scholarship • Jenna Krakomperger – Kiwanis and Eagles Scholarships • Jillian Laposky – Babitt Family and Donald C. Linden Scholarships and the VFW Sportsmanship Award • Dylan Lawson – Eagles and Shirley Matcham Scholarships • Madalyn Mull – Nancy and Don Lattimer, Valedictorian and May and George Green Scholarships • William Palmison – Alumni, Wellington Education Association and the McCormick Memorial Scholarships • Payton Regal – Eagles Scholarship • Wyatt Sasack – the VFW Sportsmanship Award • Troy Smith – Alice Andrus Scholarship • Arianna Woody - Alice Andrus Scholarship • Allyson Zvara – Eagles and Rex Brasee Memorial Scholarships and the VFW Communtiy Service Award

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01: Some of the first trenches being dug on the Oberlin College campus. There will be 10 miles of trenches that will be needed for the geothermal infrastructure on the campus.

Oberlin College’s $140 million geothermal project underway JASON HAWK EDITOR

OBERLIN — A huge trench has been clawed into the ground behind Finney Chapel, one of the first signs of progress in Oberlin College's $140 million geothermal conversion project. The channel measures about 10 feet wide and 8 feet deep, and follows the edge of Wilder Bowl in the heart of campus. In coming months, expect more like it to appear. Nearly 10 linear miles will be dug up to remove old, disintegrating pipes and lay new ones, said Meghan Riesterer, the college's assistant vice president of campus energy and sustainability.

A fairly short-term hassle is expected in Wilder Bowl outside the Mudd Center as construction crews dig trenches while prepping for the new geothermal project on the Oberlin College campus. "In some places it will be a little shallower. This is one of the deeper ones," she said last Thursday, peering over the lip of the

long furrow near Finney. Oberlin College's steam heat system dates back to 1913, and in recent years has suffered increasing rup-

tures. Facing the immense cost of repairs, the college decided a full replacement would be the best route — and will also move the campus closer to its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2025. Riesterer's background is in district energy systems, and she has experience from prior jobs in large distribution projects involving steam pipes. She walked the campus last Thursday, talking about how the project took seven years to conceive and plan, and how it will come together over the next four years. Riesterer also answered a number of questions already being raised by the TRENCHES PAGE B2

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OBERLIN — A Pride Month proclamation was adopted last week by City Council, recognizing June as a time to "break down the walls of fear and prejudice" and support the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community. Signed by Council President Linda Slocum, the document says Oberlin "considers diversity to be one of its strongest and most valuable assets" and "the residents' lives are enriched because of the varying experiences and perspectives" brought by people from all walks of life. Local officials have moved over the past decade to ensure LGBTQ people are treated with fairness and equality. Oberlin created a domestic partner registry in 2012, three years before the U.S. Supreme Court recognized same-sex marriage in Obergefell v. Hodges. In 2017, Council expanded its fair housing ordinance to bar discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and in January 2021 it passed LGBTQinclusive protections from employment discrimination. The Pride Month proclamation says that "in an effort to further build and strengthen our communities and nation, one should value the LGBTQ community as our colleagues and neighbors, daughters and sons, sisters and brothers, and friends and partners...." But it also notes the LGBTQ community continues to endure "cowardly acts of hatred, violence and discrimination" even though great strides toward equality have been made in the last generation. PROCLAMATIONS PAGE B2

Meilander to remain mayor of Kipton DAVE O’BRIEN THE CHRONICLE-TELEGRAM

Two weeks after announcing his intention to step down as mayor of Kipton so he could keep a post with the Ohio Republican Party, Bob Meilander changed his mind. Mayor for the last 14 years, Meilander said last week he has chosen not to keep his seat as Senate District 13 representative on the Ohio GOP Central Committee. He said he received so much feedback from the public that it became clear people wanted him to remain mayor. "I had such a response by not only people in Kipton but Bob Meilander around the county, and I had meetings with county officials, that I felt my position was better served to stay there in Kipton and finish what I started after 14 years" in office, he said. Meilander said he has already resigned from the Ohio GOP Central Committee, an elected position, and that representatives there felt the same way he does: that "I can better serve right here at home, work with our local candidates and do what I did in the past," he said. KIPTON PAGE B2 1960-2021

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Spirit of ‘76 contest

Main Street Wellington is challenging the public to put its creativity to the test in the Spirit of ‘76 Remix. Recreate the famous painting by Archibald Willard and tag @mainstreetwellington on Instagram or Facebook to be entered into the contest. The deadline is July 2. For each post, you will receive a ticket to be entered into a raffle for a $50 “Support 44090” gift card.

Water system flushing

The Oberlin Water Department will be flushing water mains in the city to test fire hydrants and improve water quality.

This routine maintenance procedure will begin Monday, June 21 and continue through Thursday, July 1. The majority of the flushing will be performed between the hours of midnight and 7 a.m. to minimize inconvenience to water customers. If required, flushing may continue during daytime hours. The patience and cooperation of the city’s water customers will be appreciated during this time, said Water Superintendent Bill Albrecht. Be sure to check tap water for discoloration before starting laundry or food preparation. If the water is cloudy, only cold water faucets should be turned on until the water clears.

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FROM B1 curious public. One of the biggest involves the removal of 97 trees, which has caused some alarm in the environmentally-minded city. The 440-acre campus is heavily treed, and Riesterer said there is a strategy behind those being removed. "When you start digging in the ground for utility lines or otherwise, you compromise the root structures of the trees," she said. "So they could die in a year (or) five years from now. We can't run the risk of a tree falling on a student or pedestrian." Some healthy trees and bushes have been relocated. A new tree is being planted for every college-owned one removed. Some city-owned trees are also coming down under the oversight of the Public Works Department. Two will be planted to replace each one removed. Riesterer said Oberlin College's arborist was involved in deciding which trees must go and which must stay. Large trees that couldn't be avoided will dry for a year before being used to build on-campus furniture. "We took extraordinary measures. This is rooted in the Sustainability Office, so we don't take it lightly," Riesterer said. During the modernization project's first phase — scheduled for completion before the fall semester begins in early October — most work will occur close to the college's central steam plant. That facility will continue to be used for the next three years as the conversion is slowly done, with both steam and hot water pumping to Oberlin College's 80 buildings until the final switch-over is ready. Each of those buildings must be retrofitted to receive hot water. Workers aren't tackling just one dorm at a time — each will take 30 to 90 days, depending on how geothermal-ready they already are, so crews have to spread out and convert

many buildings at once. Riesterer said that while trenches are laid bare, it's efficient to overhaul the college's electric system, fiber optic network and expand the chilled water system too. Already, workers are discovering abandoned steam pipes that had been "lost," she said. Each time, an environmental firm is tapped to abate the pipes. The plan is to remove all of the existing steam pipes completely. With about 108 years of infrastructure buried, workers have been pulling lines made of clay, steel and other materials from the earth, Riesterer said: "Any material you can think of in terms of piping, you can find it on this campus." Eventually, crews will have to dig up steam pipes that cross public roads. That will mean temporary closures. Oberlin residents can sign up for closure alerts and other project updates at carbonneutral.oberlin.edu. About 1,100 geothermal wells will be dug in a much later phase on the north side of campus, at the Yeomen and Yeowomen practice fields. They will draw water from about 600 feet underground. At that depth, the temperature is an even 55 degrees year 'round, said Riesterer. Geothermal systems use that steady temperature move water through heat exchangers and warm facilities in the winter and cool them in the summer. When the wells are complete, the land will be returned to practice fields. "That's the big take-away here," said Riesterer. "When we're all finished, campus will be restored. It will look just like it did before." The college said the change-over to geothermal will cut its water use by more than 5 million gallons each year, improve energy efficiency by more than 30 percent and reduce annual sewer discharge by more than 4 million gallons.

PROCLAMATIONS

FROM B1 Council also adopted a proclamation recognizing the first Friday in June as National Gun Violence Day. It was read by Councilwoman Kristin Peterson, who also read it June 5 at an anti-gun violence rally on Tappan Square. The document says "gun violence prevention is more important than ever as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to exacerbate gun violence after more than a year of increased gun sales, increased calls to suicide and domestic violence hotlines, and an increase in city gun violence." Every day, more than 100 Americans are killed by gun violence, and another

230 or more are shot and wounded, according to the proclamation. On average, there are more than 13,000 gun homicides each year. Americans are 25 times more likely to die by gun homicide than people in other high-income countries. Council's proclamation said "support for the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens goes hand-in-hand with keeping guns away from people with dangerous histories" and called for a renewed commitment to "keep firearms out of the wrong hands, and encourage responsible gun ownership to help keep our children safe."

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OBERLIN — Afternoons filled with games of bridge and Scrabble gave 77-year-old Margaret Gueulette a sense of belonging, and helped stave off loneliness. Two or three days a week for most of the past 15 years, she would meet up with friends at the Oberlin Senior Center, located in the nondescript white house at 90 East College St. Then the pandemic arrived. Senior centers were ordered shut down, and game days and pleasant chats with friends around the table disappeared. "We were all assuming they were going to open back up," Gueulette said. But after years of running enormous deficits, the Oberlin Senior Center has not reopened. The Neighborhood Alliance board has voted to close the facility permanently. Even before COVID-19 reared its ugly head, the center had been in the red by $40,000 to $50,000 for several years — some 40 percent of its annual budget, said Alicia Foss, president and CEO of Neighborhood Alliance. "That was just on the services we were already providing. That wasn't any expansion of our services,

and it wasn't doing any repairs to our building," she said. Without state or federal funding to rely on, most of the senior center's budget came from the city of Oberlin, she said. The city even helped fix the building's aging boiler, but other repairs became too costly, and the financial problems were compounded by the pandemic. Foss said the intention is not to abandon Oberlin's senior citizens. Instead, Neighborhood Alliance is working on a plan to still offer many services without the need for a building and its expenses. There will still be a home-delivered meals program, and well-checks for older clients. The nonprofit will deliver essential supplies to seniors in need and provide referrals to organizations that can provide services such as blood pressure screenings or hearing aid checks. Foss said she is even looking at using a pop-up shop model to host social events such as group dinners and bingo. Oberlin Community Services has partnered with Neighborhood Alliance for a long time and is aware that without the senior center there may be an increase in requests for assistance, said Executive Director Margie Flood. "We did see many of the

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Sandstone Summer Theatre of Amherst has announced performance dates for its production of "Godspell" under the direction of Jennifer Ludwig, with music direction by Nina Fisher. Performances will be held at the Vermilion River Reservation Amphitheater, 51211 North Ridge Rd., Vermilion. They are scheduled for 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, July 9-10 and 16-17; and 2 p.m. on Sundays, July 11 and 18. Tickets can be purchased at sandstonesummertheatre.com.

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Kathleen Berzin of Elyria, Rose Gow of Pittsfield Township, and Margaret Gueulette of Oberlin have been meeting for companionship and a bit of card and board games in Gueulette's home garage since the closure of the senior center, in Oberlin.

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same seniors already," she said, since both organizations offer food pantries. OCS is working on a strategic plan for the future and keeping the needs of seniors "very much in mind," said Flood. "We are very aware that with the senior center closed, there are going to be services that are vital to offer." For Gueulette, finding a way to stay connected with fellow seniors is a top priority, especially after a long 15 months of isolation because of the pandemic. Movie nights, exercise groups and weaving were all activities that brought friends together, she said. And for seniors living in lower-income housing, often without their own vehicles, it was crucial to have a place within walking distance to get help with hearing tests, tax assistance and transportation to medical appointments. Gueulette, who sat on the facility's advisory board, said the Oberlin Senior Center had been in operation since 1970, and before the pandemic had about 200 dues-paying members. "We had a lot of people who went there for a lot of activities," she said. "It was a wonderful crosssection of racial and ethnic (groups). You could hardly get a more mixed group. And the best thing was fellowship."

day, June 30 at Marion L. Steele High School. The June 28 meeting was canceled due to scheduling conflicts, according to district Treasurer Amelia Gioffredo. Financial, personnel and business matters are to be brought to the board for consideration on June 30 special session.

Helicopter patrols

FirstEnergy will use helicopters to survey power lines in the Amherst area for vegetation issues that may cause safety and reliability concerns. Industrial Aviation will put a gray Bell 206-L-4 in the air to help inspect all Ohio Edison transmission lines through Sept. 30, according to Amherst police and City Council President Jennifer Wasilk. The chopper’s tail ID is N404MP.

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FROM B1 During their meeting last Wednesday night, Lorain County's two Republican commissioners said they were happy to learn Meilander had changed his mind. Commissioner Michelle Hung said she looked forward to continuing to work with him, while Commissioner David Moore said he supported Meilander's decision. "Bob made the right choice" Moore said. Meilander was last elected to a four-year term as Kipton's mayor in 2019, and has about two years left in his term. At the time he had announced his resignation as mayor, Meilander said he was proud Kipton no longer had a reputation as a speed trap for passing motorists and

that he had done his best to "clean, repair and beautify" the town and keep its streets in good condition. He said Village Council President Karol Cornelius, whom he planned to swear in as his successor next month, will remain at that post. Meilander also was re-elected to the post of Secretary-Treasurer of the Rural Lorain County Water Authority last week, he said. "I truly feel with the many phone calls and the response that I got, people wanted me to stay where I was," he said. "We'll just keep on working together and improving the village of Kipton."

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City moves to take over now-vacant Prospect Elementary JASON HAWK EDITOR

OBERLIN — The last class of students has cleared out of Prospect Elementary School, but that doesn't mean all life has gone out of the 40-year-old building. City Council has moved to take control of the now-empty school. It's unclear how Prospect will be used. "There are many, many ideas out there," said Oberlin Council President Linda Slocum just before a vote Monday to approve the deal contingent on inspections. "I'm looking forward to it. It will be fun to try to decide the best disposition of this property in ways that can really serve our citizens." The school could potentially be torn down, partially demolished or left standing, she said in a follow-up interview. Oberlin has made a habit in the past 20 years of obtaining property and sitting on it. Perhaps the best example is the former Green Acres Children's Home on the east side of town, which was purchased in 2011 and remains

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The city of Oberlin is moving to take ownership of Prospect Elementary School, which will soon be vacated by the district in the fall, and the city is exploring how the old school building can be used and whether the repairs and updates would be affordable. undeveloped. But Slocum said she intends to see the Prospect property used. It could be repurposed for the Oberlin Recreation Department, a senior center or dog park — if nothing else, it will provide a playground on Oberlin's west side, where there are no public parks, she said.

"We have ideas. And we want to get more ideas from the community," said Slocum. Community meetings are being planned to get residents' feedback on how the former school should be used. So far, no dates have been finalized. "It has many potential benefits for the city, and it deserves the

kind of public engagement from all segments of the community that we have when we make major decisions like this," said Councilman Ray English. First the city must do its due diligence on the property ahead of a Sept. 30 drop-dead date. It's uncertain whether the item will go back to Council for a final

vote, since it was approved on contingency Monday. The deal does not involve an outright purchase. Instead, the city plans to swap the school for a vacant lot of less than half an acre. That city-owned lot is landlocked behind the former Pleasant Street School, which was demolished last year. Superintendent David Hall said it's unknown exactly how the land will be used — that will be a Board of Education decision — but space is desperately needed for athletics and marching band practice fields and parking. He said it's unlikely a new Phoenix Stadium would fit on the site across the street from Oberlin High School. In any case, Hall said the seemingly-lopsided trade with the city is actually a good deal. It would prevent the school system from having to shoulder the costs of upkeep, demolition or abatement of the vacant Prospect building. The Oberlin school board must approve the exchange. Its next meeting is Tuesday, June 22, and Hall said a resolution will be on the agenda.

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OBERLIN — Seventeen retired staffers visited Prospect Elementary School on Thursday, June 10 to say their farewells to the building where they made so many memories. They were joined by a number of spouses and former students to walk through the building. Principal Jim Eibel, who will become director of operations for the Oberlin City Schools now that the district has vacated the building, opened the doors for retirees. The most veteran member of the group was Aiko Ebihara, who began her career in the 1960s and retired in 1988. Most of the retirees who went on the walkthrough began teaching at Prospect in the 1970s. The group also included retirees who taught in the old Prospect building that was torn down to make way for the current gym and classrooms — Jan DeMarinis remembered teaching in the old building and the ceiling falling down, and venturing into the attic and finding bats. Some retirees taught in the Organizing Resources By Instructional Teams program during the early 1970s; ORIBIT focused on student-based interest courses, team teaching and individualization. “I went to school at Prospect K-4," said Steve

Johnson, who went on to teach there from 1977 to 2002. "Of course, the old building and gym were still there. All three were connected by hallways. I remember the whole school going to the gym on Friday mornings for Movie Day. They would show films for an hour!" Educators often move rooms during their careers, but John Memmott takes the cake and possibly the school record, having worked in more than eight rooms. Barb Enos, who organized the farewell visit, was in five rooms during her time at Prospect. Many of the teachers were displaced during the reconstruction of Langston Middle School in the early 1980s, when third grade teachers taught at Eastwood and sixth grade teachers taught at Prospect. Eibel said the Prospect Elementary staff was always a family and reassured retirees that hasn't changed with staff today. Barb and Craig Enos invited tour-goers to their home for lunch and to continue sharing memories of the good ol' days — Barb Enos and Gail Wood were the school historians and had collections of photos, retirement party songs, poems and programs. “Teaching in Oberlin was a wonderful challenge," said Dick McDermott. "The diversity of students made all of us much better teachers.”

BOARD AND COMMISSION MEETING DATES ALL MEETINGS WILL BE Live Streamed @ http://oberlinoh.swagit.com/live JUNE 17, 2021 ....................... ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS– 4:00 P.M. PURPOSE: To Consider Two Applications for Variances - (1) For a Side Yard Setback Variance and (2) To Permit an Accessory Building in a Side Yard Instead of a Rear Yard JUNE 18, 2021 ....................... COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMITTEE – 8:00 A.M. JUNE 21, 2021 ....................... CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – 6:00 P.M. PURPOSE: To hear a presentation regarding the vulnerability assessment JUNE 21, 2021 ....................... REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 7:00 P.M. JUNE 22, 2021 ....................... OPEN SPACE COMMISSION – 5:00 P.M. JUNE 22, 2021 ....................... CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING – 7:00 P.M. RE: To adjourn into executive session to discuss and consider the employment and compensation of the clerk of council JUNE 22, 2021 ....................... CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING – 9:30 A.M. Located at: 46300 Butternut Ridge Rd., Oberlin OH 44074 RE: To meet with New Russia Township trustees and discuss areas of mutual interest NOTICE: DISABLED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WHO MAY NEED ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CALL 775-7203 OR E-MAIL: banderson@cityofoberlin.com NOTICE REQUIRED: TWO (2) WORKING DAYS IN ADVANCE OF MEETING (48 HOURS) CLERK OF COUNCIL’S OFFICE.

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We are proud of you, graduates Photos by Jason Hawk, Russ Gifford, Angelo Angel, Kristin Bauer and Bob Sandrick

We’ve had the privilege in the past month of being part of one of the most important events in the lives of our young people. High school graduation is a time when the children we’ve watched grow up — on playgrounds, in classrooms, on sports fields, through concerts and art exhibits and community service projects and showing animals at the fair — cross the threshold of adulthood. We are proud of you, and wish you success and happiness.

▲ For Wellington’s Braydon Cole, the future’s so bright he has to wear shades. ◄ The Amherst Steele High School 2021 Academic Hall of Fame includes valedictorian Eliza Stojkov, salutatorian Savannah Dalton and classmates Sydney Morris, Michael Hughes and Leah Drost. Also honored was Maddison Morrow of Amherst, the top academic graduate from the Lorain County JVS. ► Oberlin High School co-valedictorian Un Laubscher Baumann steps forward for her moment to shine during commencement. ▼ Kevin Guillemont plays it cool after crossing the stage at Falcons Stadium and receiving his Firelands High School diploma.

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▲ Lucas Rupert, a graduate of the carpentry program, is congratulated by Lorain County JVS Superintendent Glen Faircloth. ▲ The family of Tyson Joel McKinley receives his diploma in memoriam from Wellington High School honor students. He would have graduated this year. ► Amherst graduates Dominic Stierhoff, Alden Steele, Ty Weatherspoon and Kendall Twining hang out backstage at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland while waiting for "Pomp and Circumstance" to start playing. ▼ Wellington's Ally Zvara and Payton Regal share a smile during a post-graduation car parade through the village.

▲ Demi Ramos crosses the gym floor, entering Oberlin High School’s commencement ceremony.

Virtual art classes

Mary Jo Clark will lead virtual art classes at 1 p.m. on the third Monday of each month through August via the Amherst Public Library's YouTube channel. On Monday, June 21, follow along as she demonstrates techniques with watercolor pencils and oil pastels. This class is designed for the beginner artist, but can be enjoyed by students at any experience level. No registration is required. Supply list: #8 round Taklon brush, watercolor pencils, oil pastels (CrayPas brand is recommended), pink eraser, and 140 lb. watercolor paper. Optional: rubber stamps, magazine cutouts. The video will be available anytime after the June 21 launch date. Visit www.amherstpubliclibrary.org for a link to the YouTube channel.

Love stories?

Join the Amherst Public Library for a live virtual program featuring the Western Reserve Association for the Preservation & Perpetuation of Storytelling at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 21. Storytellers will share original stories, myths, fairy tales and more for all ages. Enjoy an evening of storytelling from the comfort of your own home — this program will take place on Zoom.

Registration with an email address is required, and attendees will receive an email with a link to access the program. Visit www.amherstpubliclibrary.org or call the reference desk at (440) 9884230 to register.

When you need to talk

Dealing with an ever-changing world can be difficult. Here are some resources that can provide support when you need it: • COVID-19 CareLine: 800-720-9616 • Crisis Text Line: Text “4HOPE” to 741741 • 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Hotline: 800-888-6161 • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 • The LCADA Way drug and alcohol addiction and recovery support: 440989-4900 • Domestic violence support via the Genesis House: 440-244-1853 or 440323-3400 • Lorain County Child Protection Services: 440-329-5340 or call the afterhours line at 440-406-5121 • If you are in need of immediate medical attention or in a line and death situation, dial 911 first. Submit your news to us! Send it to: news@LCnewspapers.com

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Are you a careful reader? Read the article below and see if you can circle all seven errors. Then, rewrite the article correctly on the blank lines.

Replace the missing words.

hile quite small, the beautiful _________ and black monarch butterfly makes one of the longest migrations in the animal ________.

How many butterflies can you find on this page?

Monarch butterflies live in Canada and Northern United States in the spring and summer. Every fall, when the weather turns _____, millions of monarch butterflies begin flying ________ to Southern California and Central Mexico.

In the fall, thousands of monarch butterflies clinging to trees blend in perfectly with autumn leaves, keeping them safe from predators.

The butterflies ________ to the same forests each year, and some even find the same tree where their parents and grandparents wintered. Scientists aren’t sure how the monarchs know where to go each year, since they each only make the trip ______.

larvae egg

The butterflies mate in the winter. The male then dies and the female heads back north, laying eggs on milkweed ________ along the way. The females all die before the next fall migration begins.

caterpillar

No one knows for sure why we call the insects butterflies, since the wurd has been in the english language for centuries (the word was buterfleoge in Old English, which means butterfly in our English tomorrow). Because it is such an old word, we don't really know who or when someone said, “That thing over there is a butterfly.” One stories is that they was named so because it was thought that witches took on the shape of butterflies and then stealed milk and butter. Some peoples think it comes from someone hearing “butterfly” when someone else said, “flutter-by.” In other languages, the fluttery bugg is not called anything like “butter” and “fly.”

Draw and color this monarch’s other wing. adult butterfly

There is only one thing the larvae of a monarch butterfly will eat. To find out what it is, circle every third letter.

pupa

Butterfly is one word made from two words (butter + fly). This is called a compound word. Look through the newspaper for words that can be combined to make a new word.

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The monarch butterfly is poisonous and birds recognize their orange and black wings and avoid them. The viceroy butterfly is a tasty snack for birds. It protects itself by looking almost exactly like a monarch butterfly. It mimics the monarch. Look at the monarch and the viceroy butterflies. Can you tell which is which? Label each butterfly with the proper name.

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The verb mimic means to imitate or copy something.

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The parrot could mimic the sound of his owner.

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

Natural News Find and read a newspaper article about the environment. Write a short summary of the article. Be sure to indicate the who, what, where, when, why and how of the article.

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What things really bother or “bug” you? How do you deal with these things?