BOYS BASKETBALLS Medina falls to Mentor B1 Today’s weather Serving HIGH: 37 Medina County LOW: 27 since 1832 n n n Sunrise: 7:52 For home delivery, call (330) 725-4166 Sunset: 5:17 T HEHE G AZAZE TTETTE SATURDAY, January 9, 2021 $1.75 CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC County deaths skyrocket the month of December. On Dec. 4, The statistics bear out why Ohio be administered through a phased Residents 80 and older can sched- Dec. was deadliest the state reported a total of 61 deaths. started vaccinating nursing home approach in the coming weeks. ule an appointment by calling (330) At a now reported 121 deaths, that residents and staff first and will move “The opportunity to administer vac- 723-9688, ext. 243. At the time of month to date is 60 more reported in just over one onto to older Ohioans in the next cine to the next phase of citizens comes scheduling, they will be given infor- month’s time. phase of vaccine distribution. at a welcome time. Medina County mation on when and where their vac- The Gazette On Friday, the state said Medina The Medina County Health Depart- has experienced a recent rise in cases,” cine clinic will be held. More Medina County residents County has seen a total of 10,227 cases. ment will begin scheduling COVID-19 Medina County Health Commissioner Those 65 and older may begin to have died from COVID-19 in the past Elderly residents are succumbing vaccination appointments for seniors Krista Wasowski said in a statement. prepare for when vaccines become month than any time during the pan- to the virus, and of the 121 reported 80 and older starting Monday, signal- “The amount of vaccine we receive from available for their age group by reg- demic, according to the Ohio Depart- deaths, more than 90 percent were ing further efforts to protect a popula- week to week is limited, allowing us to istering on the county’s vaccination ment of Health. over age 65. According to the county tion that has been incredibly vulnera- start with only a modest schedule. We scheduling app/website when it The state’s COVID-19 dashboard health department, 58 percent of ble to the virus. are grateful to Medina County citizens launches next week. has the current number of reported those who died resided in a nursing In accordance with guidance issued for their patience as we work through Citizens will not be able to schedule deaths at 121, as of 2 p.m. Friday. home at the time they contracted by the state, vaccines for subsequent the process of scheduling as many peo- an appointment until their age group Most of those deaths occurred in COVID-19. age groups in the 1B category will ple as supply allows each week.” is eligible.

HEARTLAND ASKS REPUBLICANS COMMUNITY CHURCH TO ACKNOWLEDGE ‘Mackenzie’s Book Nook’ FAIR ELECTION $129K Sen. Brown raised for continues recovery calls for 25th housing Amendment Laina Yost Bob Finnan The Gazette The Gazette If the U.S. House moves on impeachment hear- MEDINA — When Heartland Community Church ings, it needs to happen quickly, Sen. Sherrod gets behind a project, it really gets behind the project. Brown said. During a candlelight service Christmas Eve at In a news conference Friday morning, Brown the Medina County Fairgrounds, the church came said he supports first invoking the 25th Amend- together in a big way to help support recovery ment, which allows the vice president and a housing in Medina County. The church’s end-of- majority of the president’s Cabinet to remove the the-year offering raised $129,047 for the project, sitting president. with one anonymous family donating $50,000. That would be the Cleveland Democratic sen- Cathy’s House, a sober living home founded in ator’s preferred option, as Brown said it would be 1998 in Medina, and Hope Recovery Community, PHOTO PROVIDED better for the country because it is less partisan. a recovery community organization, have com- Mackenzie McMahan, right, 7, reads alongside her 4-yeard-old brother, Brown said he will not lobby individual mem- bined with several other community groups to see Grady, during one of her episodes of “Mackenzie’s Book Nook” on YouTube. bers of the Cabinet, but he said his Republican where the project takes them. colleagues may have some sway to get the 25th Jon Robinson, executive director of Cathy’s Amendment invoked. He said he wants to give Vice House, 515 W. Liberty St., Medina, offers 11 beds President Mike Pence and the Cabinet some time to for men and seven for women. There is a waiting Crestview student displays begin that process before going to impeachment. list of those in recovery from drugs and alcohol Either way, Brown said his main concern is not that are turned away with hope there are beds punishing President Donald Trump, but restrict- available in neighboring counties. reading skills on YouTube He said affordable housing is the goal of the ini- ing what he could do over the next 12 days with tiative. Jack Kopanski a little reading area for I thought, ‘All right. Let’s do national and domestic security. “Expanding recovery housing in Medina The Gazette Mackenzie that went on to what we can. We’ll try it out.’ “This is beyond anything we’ve ever seen,” County is something ultimately we’d like to do,” become her book nook. It’s the first YouTube channel Brown said. “There’s no telling what this president Robinson said. “We’re increasing support for the BRUNSWICK — “Grab a “What first launched it I ever created.” might do in the next 12 days.” general community. We’d like to provide options friend and listen up!” was just me recording her Between the Facebook Impeachment proceedings would have to for people to succeed in. These are the words hun- (being) goofy and making a page (123 members) and begin in the House, and Brown said things would “We’re not tied to anything. These are the very dreds of people have hear as video,” McMahan said. “We YouTube (39 subscribers) need to move quickly to get to the Senate. If the first baby steps. We’re just getting started. It could they tune into new episodes put it on Facebook and it pages, each titled “Macken- House were to impeach Trump, Brown said sena- be apartments or another house. We’d like to keep of “Mackenzie’s Book Nook,” got over 1,000 hits and she zie’s Book Nook,” there are tors would need to get to Washington and act on it in Medina County.” a YouTube show hosted was just blown away. She over 160 people who signed impeachment within a day. Heartland got several community groups together by Crestview Elementary was super excited about all up to watch her reading vid- A president can be impeached after he leaves about two months ago. Others involved in the proj- School second grader, the attention, so she shared eos over the past two weeks. office, but Brown said he doesn’t know if it is worth ect are Catholic Charities (Diocese of Cleveland), Mackenzie McMahan. that with her teacher and Mackenzie recently got a Congress’ time to do that to Trump, although he Medina Metropolitan Housing Authority, Medina Mackenzie, 7, always her classmates were having shout out from the Bruns- said it’s an interesting idea. County Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health has had a love for reading a blast on remote learning wick Library when she As for the senators who Brown said played to the Board and Medina County Habitat for Humanity. according to her dad, Adam with it. came in to borrow a col- crowd of rioters, such as Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and “We’re just starting with the funds,” Robinson McMahan. As the family “She said, let’s make a lection of books, some of Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, Brown said he doesn’t know said. “We have no specific location yet. We want quarantined for nearly two YoutTube channel. I think which she likely will use in what’s next. He did not rule out the possibility of cen- to do it right. It’s come together pretty quickly, weeks, ending last week, she told so many people new episodes. suring the senators or calling for their expulsion, but largely because of Heartland.” McMahan decided to make that I had to do it as a dad. See BOOK, A8 he said the answer to those questions are not yet clear. See HOUSING, A8 See BROWN, A8

GOOD VIBES BARBERSHOP OPENED DEC. 15 New business sees positive response Jack Kopanski just exactly what I was looking for. own shop. I didn’t really need to do a The Gazette It wasn’t some big metropolis with whole lot of leg work to get the shop all these people and you don’t get to up-and-running outside of market- CHIPPEWA LAKE — Months of know anybody. I love being able to ing, advertising and that stuff.” prayers and anticipation paid off form relationships with my clients.” In the just over three weeks the last month as Nick Fink opened the On top of the tight-knight com- shop has been open, Fink said Good Vibes Barbershop in the vil- munity that the village provides, he has been “slammed” between lage Dec. 15. Fink landed on the location for the appointments and walk-ins. Fink Fink, who had spent several years shop, 582 Lake Road, in part due said his specialties are fades and as a barber working at different to it having served as a barbershop working on beards. shops, decided it was time for him before. This made his move in much “It’s been bonkers,” Fink said. to make the jump to business own- easier as he said all he needed to do “Granted, I did open up right before ership. Though he lives in Cuyahoga to move in was get some new chairs Christmas, so everybody and their Falls, Fink is originally from Silver and do some general sprucing up. brother gets their yearly haircut, Lake Village in Summit County and “My parents are business own- which was half of what I was shoot- said he loved the “small-town feel” ers, it’s always been something that ing for. Even after Christmas and Chippewa Lake provided. has been in my family,” Fink said. “I New Years, I’m still busy. By the end “Everybody kind of knows each became a barber, originally, so that of the first week, I was already get- other,” Fink said. “I’m a big family I could work for myself and the end ting referrals.” JACK KOPANSKI / GAZETTE guy, real tight-knight, and the feel was game was to be able to open my See RESPONSE, A5 Nick Fink, owner of Good Vibes Barbershop, stands outside his building Friday.

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PUBLIC MEETINGS ALMANAC Sunday Medina Finance Committee, regular meeting at www.villageoflodi.com). Montville Township Zoning Today is Saturday, Jan. 9, meeting, 6 p.m., council rotunda, followed Medina County Alcohol, Drug Addiction Commission, special meeting for regular Spencer Township trustees, zoning book the ninth day of 2021. There by City Council, regular meeting, 7:30 p.m., and Mental Health Board’s Finance and business, 7 p.m., administration and safety are 356 days left in the year. review, 9 a.m., township office, 110 N. Main St. council rotunda, city hall, 132 N. Elmwood Planning Committees, regular meeting, services center, 6665 Wadsworth Road. Ave., Medina. 5:30 p.m. (virtual telephonic meeting; phone Monday Medina Uptown Park Advisory Committee, number: (302) 515-2122; PIN: 913 992 959#). Thursday Today’s history Brunswick Services, Utilities, regular meeting, noon, council rotunda, city Medina County Career Center Board of n In 1788, Connecticut hall, 132 N. Elmwood Ave., Medina. Education, organizational meeting, 6:30 p.m., Black River Board of Education, Technology & Cable Committee, regular organizational meeting, 6:30 p.m., followed by became the fifth state to rat- meeting, 6:35 p.m, followed by Committee- Seville Village Council, regular meeting, followed by regular meeting, board conference 7 p.m. (audio details at www.villageofseville.org). room, career center, 1101 W. Liberty St., Medina regular meeting, 7 p.m., cafeteria, high school, ify the U.S. Constitution. of-the-Whole, regular meeting, 6:40 p.m., 257-A County Road 30, Sullivan Township. and City Council, regular meeting, 7 p.m., Wadsworth Architectural Design (link to Zoom meeting at www.mcjvs.edu). n In 1793, Frenchman Jean Committee, regular meeting, 2 p.m. — Medina County commissioners, regular Guilford Township Zoning Commission, city hall, 4095 Center Road. regular meeting, 8 p.m. (to access the Zoom Pierre Blanchard, using a Chippewa Lake Village Council, regular canceled. meeting, 9 a.m. (www.facebook.com/ Wadsworth Planning Commission, regular MedinaCountyCommissioners). meeting, dial (929) 205-6099 or go to Zoom. hot-air balloon, flew from meeting, 7 p.m. (to receive an invitation us and enter meeting ID: 870 6863 0839; to the Zoom meeting, go to the village meeting, 4 p.m., followed by Economic Medina County Solid Waste District Philadelphia to Woodbury, Development & Planning Committee, regular Solid Waste District, pre-bid conference for link information to the meeting is available New Jersey. website, locate the village council Monday at www.guilfordtownship.us). meeting section and register). meeting, 5 p.m., and Public Ways Committee, sealed bids for office renovations, 10 a.m., n In 1861, Mississippi 5:30 p.m. (Live on CityLink channels 17 and 8700 Lake Road, Westfield Township. Medina Historic Preservation Board, Highland Board of Education, organizational meeting, 5 p.m., followed by became the second state organizational meeting, 6 p.m., followed by 329 at scheduled times and on Spectrum Montville Township trustees, special channel 1024. It also will be livestreamed at meeting, 6:30 p.m., followed by organizational regular meeting, and Planning Commission, to secede from the Union, regular meeting, media center, high school, organizational meeting, 5:30 p.m., and 4150 Ridge Road, Granger Township. www.WatchWCTV.com). meeting, administration and safety services the same day the Star of center, 6665 Wadsworth Road. Board of Zoning Appeals, organizational Hinckley Township trustees, special meeting, 5:45 p.m., multipurpose room, city the West, a merchant vessel meeting for the purpose of an organization Tuesday Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency’s Federal Certification Review, hall, 132 N. Elmwood Ave., Medina. bringing reinforcements meeting and to pay bills, 9 a.m., old fire Brunswick Hills Township trustees, regular Medina County Data Board, regular station bay area, administration building, meeting, 7 p.m., town hall, 1918 Pearl Road. public meeting, 6 p.m. (online meeting). and supplies to Federal York Township trustees, special meeting meeting, 8:30 a.m. (to attend the Zoom 1410 Ridge Road. Buckeye Board of Education, budget meeting, RSVP to [email protected]). troops at Fort Sumter, South , regular meeting, to discuss road levy, 6:30 p.m., followed by Lodi Village Council meeting, 5:45 p.m., followed by special meeting Medina County Housing Network, regular Carolina, retreated because 7 p.m. (link to Zoom meeting at www. organizational meeting, township complex, including executive session, 6 p.m., and regular meeting, 1 p.m. (https://bit.ly/3s67vb1; of artillery fire. villageoflodi.com). 6609 Norwalk Road. meeting, 7 p.m. (for board members and those meeting ID: 914 1924 4065; passcode: Medina Board of Control, regular meeting, n In 1913, Richard Milhous making public comments: https://bit.ly/39iJLYq; 096909; one-tap mobile: (301) 715-8592). 4:30 p.m., mayor’s conference room, city hall, Wednesday for employees and those viewing from a Medina County Veterans’ Service Nixon, the 37th president of 132 N. Elmwood Ave., Medina. student email account who plan to make public Cloverleaf Board of Education, Commission, regular meeting, 4 p.m. the United States, was born Medina Board of Education, organizational comment: https://bit.ly/3noqz0p). organizational meeting, 6 p.m. (Zoom meeting (https://bit.ly/3s72UoX; one-touch telephone: meeting, 6 p.m., followed by budget meeting in Yorba Linda, California. Chatham Township trustees, regular can be accessed by dialing (646) 558-8656; (872) 240-3212; access code: 970-615-381). and work session (Medina City Schools n In 1916, the World War meeting, 7 p.m., community center, 6306 meeting ID: 810 9875 8961; password: 680163; York Township Board of Zoning YouTube and Armstrong Channel 201). Avon Lake Road. link to meeting at www.cloverleaflocal.org). Appeals, regular meeting, 7 p.m., fire I Battle of Gallipoli ended Medina County Board of Developmental Granger Township Zoning Commission, Hinckley Township Board of Zoning station complex, 6609 Norwalk Road. after eight months with an Disabilities, action plan virtual public forum regular meeting to discuss Phase 1 of the Appeals, organizational meeting, 7 for review and comment (www.mcbdd.org). Market at Medina Line, 7 p.m. (https://bit. p.m., followed by regular meeting (www. Ottoman Empire victory as Medina County Board of Revision, ly/2Xoq0Jx; to dial into meeting, call (224) hinckleytwp.org for virtual update). Friday Allied forces withdrew. organizational meeting, 2:30 p.m., Balcony 501-3412; access code: 181-209-869). Medina County Drug Advisory Council, Medina County Budget Commission, regular n In 1945, during World War Room B, administration building, 144 N. Lodi Village Board of Public Affairs, regular meeting, 1 p.m. (to RSVP to meeting, 9 a.m., Room 301, administration II, American forces began Broadway St., Medina. regular meeting, 6 p.m. (link to Zoom meeting, email [email protected]). building, 144 N. Broadway St., Medina. landing on the shores of Lingayen Gulf in the Philip- pines as the Battle of Luzon WEATHER ROUNDUP got underway, resulting in an Allied victory over Impe- TODAY: Partly cloudy...... 37/27 Medina student recognized ORMACO looking for vendors rial Japanese forces. n In 1951, the United for high ACT score Ohio Regional Music Arts and Cultural SUNDAY: Partly cloudy...... Nations headquarters in 38/26 Cheyenne Booth, an eighth-grade student Outreach seeking vendors for its first Art in New York officially opened. at Medina Christian Academy, was recognized the Country festival to be held Aug. 14 at MONDAY: Partly cloudy...... 39/23 n In 1958, President Dwight from Duke University TIP HeARTland, 8187 Camp Road, Homerville. D. Eisenhower, in his State program for both state and The goal of the event is to showcase the TUESDAY: Partly cloudy...... 35/28 of the Union address to grand recognition for her works of Ohio artisans and also will feature Congress, warned of the above average ACT score. crafts and handiworks by local Amish com- threat of Communist impe- Cheyenne, 11, took the munities. KID’S VIEW rialism. ACT in December 2019 and Interested participants and vendors can n In 1987, the White House apply by completing and submitting an earned a composite score of released a January 1986 application at www.ormaco.org or emailing 29. She also earned a nearly memorandum prepared for [email protected]. perfect score of 35 out of 36 President Ronald Reagan Cheyenne in the area of reading. Due to Booth TechCred application period open by Lt. Col. Oliver L. North COVID-19 restrictions, this showing a link between U.S. The seventh TechCred application period spring’s grand ceremony at arms sales to Iran and the is now open and closes at 3 p.m. Jan. 29. Duke University was canceled. Only 4 percent release of American hos- TechCred helps businesses upskill their of all participants in the TIP program qualified tages in Lebanon. current and incoming workforce with for grand recognition. Medals were recently n In 2003, U.N. weapons tech-focused credentials. Businesses can received by participants in the mail. inspectors said there was receive up to $2,000 for each tech- Through a separate program, Cheyenne was no “smoking gun” to prove focused credential earned, up to $30,000 per also named a Jack Kent Cooke Young Scholar. Iraq had nuclear, chemical employer each application period. She and 49 other scholars were selected from or biological weapons but Since the program’s start, a total of 966 more than 2,000 nationwide applicants. The they demanded that Bagh- Ohio employers have been approved for Cooke Young Scholars Program is a selective dad provide private access funding, supporting the earning of 15,105 five-year, pre-college scholarship for high per- to scientists and fresh evi- tech-focused credentials by Ohio employ- forming seventh grade students. It provides dence to back its claim that ees. Businesses can learn more and apply at Ben Forgach comprehensive academic and college advis- it had destroyed its weapons St. Francis Xavier School ing, as well as financial support for school, TechCred.Ohio.gov. of mass destruction. summer programs and other learning enrich- n In 2009, the Illinois House The Gazette welcomes weather pictures from area ment opportunities. BroadbandOhio Connectivity students. A weather form may be obtained by email- Grant extended voted 114-1 to impeach Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who defi- ing [email protected]. Teachers may Brunswick 9/11 committee The deadline for the BroadbandOhio Con- starts Buy-a-Brick program antly insisted again that he submit pictures from their class. For more informa- nectivity Grant, which provided $50 million had committed no crime. tion, call (330) 721-4060. The Brunswick 9/11 Never Forget Commit- to schools to help them purchase equip- (The Illinois Senate unan- tee is starting a Buy-a-Brick program to raise ment for students to access the internet, has imously voted to remove money for the Brunswick 9/11 Memorial. been extended. Blagojevich from office The bricks can be bought for a $100 donation. This program helps schools fund every- 20 days later.) LOTTERY “The Buy-a-Brick program will be able for us thing from hotspots to Wi-Fi to access n In 2010, federal prosecu- to raise money with local businesses and com- points on school buses. The grant was tors brought charges against Ohio (Friday) munity members. This will an effective way to funded using Coronavirus Relief Funds Jared Loughner, the man reach our goal of $200,000,” committee Chair- (CRF) from the CARES Act. Midday Pick 3: 1-6-3, Pick 3: 0-3-2, accused of attempting to Midday Pick 4: 3-8-7-4, Pick 4: 5-1-5-2, man Dakota Sawyer said in a statement. “I The deadline to spend these funds was assassinate Rep. Gabrielle Midday Pick 5: 1-2-8-0-2, Pick 5: 5-2-6-2-6, believe this program will be a success in help- extended to Dec. 31, 2021. For more infor- Giffords, D-Ariz., and killing Rolling Cash 5: 12-18-20-23-37, ing us raise so much money for the memorial.” mation about the grant program, visit Rolling Cash 5 jackpot is $154,000. six people at a political event Classic Lotto jackpot is $2.9 million. Bricks can be purchased online at www. https://ohio-k12.help/. in Tucson the day before. brunswick911.org. — from staff reports n In 2015, French security Lucky for Life forces shot and killed two THURSDAY: 3-20-25-28-30, Lucky Ball: 18. al-Qaida-linked brothers suspected of carrying the Mega Millions CORRECTIONS rampage at the satirical FRIDAY: 3-6-16-18-58, Mega Ball: 11, Megaplier: 2. The Mega Millions jackpot was not available at press time. & CLARIFICATIONS newspaper Charlie Hebdo that had claimed 12 lives, Powerball The Medina Gazette is committed to providing accurate news coverage. Call us at (330) 721- the same day a gunman 4060 to let us know about factual errors. 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Tali Arbel of the blue; complaints about favor with the incoming Biden the Trump ban might reduce already banned him indefinitely. about normal reporting he has The Associated Press the media; disparagement of administration. Trump “only usage and advertising sales. Now that Trump has been long referred to as “fake news.” Twitter banned President women, minorities and his has two weeks left in power, Jonathan Greenblatt, who knocked off one of his favorite He won’t get that on other plat- Donald Trump’s account Fri- perceived enemies; and praise and that certainly makes it heads the Anti-Defamation pulpits, he may resort to other forms, she said. for his supporters, replete with easier to deplatform the pres- League, said Friday that ban- online channels such as Parler, Democratic Rep. Bennie day, citing “the risk of further exclamation marks, all-caps, ident,” she said. ning Trump was an “excellent a 2-year-old, more freewheel- Thompson, chairman of the incitement of violence” follow- and one-word declarations Others saw a more ominous step” and “a fitting end to a ing alternative to Twitter that Committee on Homeland ing the deadly insurrection at such as “Sad!” portent in Twitter’s action. “Big legacy of spewing hate and has become increasingly popu- Security said in a statement the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. He has fired numerous offi- Tech is not going to stop with vitriol.” The ADL was part lar among the president’s most Friday that Facebook and You- Twitter has long given Trump cials on Twitter and his posts, the president of the United of a coalition of civil rights ardent supporters. Many have Tube should also ban Trump. and other world leaders broad like his speeches at rallies, are States,” Kay James, president and advocacy groups on Fri- used the forum to spread false- On Friday, Twitter also per- exemptions from its rules a torrent of misinformation. of the conservative think tank day calling for Twitter to ban hoods and hateful comments. manently banned two Trump against personal attacks, hate The White House did not The Heritage Foundation, Trump’s account. But Parler, which was already loyalists — former national speech and other behaviors. immediately respond to a wrote in a tweet. “They can ban Twitter, long accused of tiny compared to Twitter, has security adviser Michael Flynn But in a detailed explanation request for comment. Twitter you next and everyone reading treating the president with kid bigger problems that could and attorney Sidney Powell — posted on its blog Friday, the declined to make CEO Jack this.” gloves, began policing Trump threaten its future. Google as part of a broader purge of company said recent Trump Dorsey available and had no In the Trump tweets cited more aggressively starting in suspended Parler from its app accounts promoting the QAnon tweets amounted to glorifica- further comment. by Twitter, Trump stated that the early days of the general store on Friday over continued conspiracy theory. Twitter said tion of violence when read in The official account for the he will not be attending the presidential campaign, when postings that seek “to incite it will take action on behavior the context of the Capitol riot President of the United States, inauguration and referred to the company began aggres- ongoing violence in the U.S.” that has the potential to lead to and plans circulating online for @POTUS, remains live. In fact, his supporters as “American sively labeling his false tweets The company cited an “ongo- offline harm. future armed protests around Trump, who issued a statement Patriots,” saying they will have about supposedly widespread ing and urgent public safety “Given the renewed poten- the inauguration of Presi- Friday evening that denounced “a GIANT VOICE long into election fraud as disputed. An threat” and said Parler won’t be tial for violence surrounding dent-elect Joe Biden. Twitter as an enemy of free the future.” Twitter said these actual permanent suspension reinstated until the issues are this type of behavior in the The social platform has been speech and floated the idea statements “are likely to inspire had been all but unimaginable addressed. coming days, we will perma- under growing pressure to take that he might build his own others to replicate the violent — at least until he lost his bid Apple has issued Parler a nently suspend accounts that further action against Trump “platform,” also posted it on acts that took place on January for re-election. similar warning and given it 24 are solely dedicated to shar- following the Wednesday vio- the @POTUS account, where it 6, 2021, and that there are mul- In May, after Trump tweeted hours to fix things. Parler CEO ing QAnon content,” Twitter lence. On Thursday, Facebook was quickly deleted. tiple indicators that they are the phrase “when the looting John Matze said in a post that said in an emailed statement. suspended Trump’s account Twitter says using another being received and understood starts, the shooting starts” in the company “won’t cave to The company also said Trump through Jan. 20 and possibly account to evade a suspen- as encouragement to do so.” response to protests in Minne- politically motivated compa- attorney Lin Wood was perma- indefinitely. Twitter merely sion is against its rules, and Twitter said its policy enables apolis, Twitter added a warn- nies and those authoritarians nently suspended Tuesday for suspended Trump’s account that while it won’t ban govern- world leaders to speak to the ing label to his post for the first who hate free speech.” violating its rules, but provided for 12 hours after he posted ment accounts like @POTUS or public, but that these accounts time. Tensions between Trump While Trump could migrate no additional details. a video that repeated false @WhiteHouse, it will “take “are not above our rules and Twitter only escalated to Parler, Gab or some other Dozens of QAnon social claims about election fraud action to limit their use.” entirely” and can’t use Twit- from there. alternative site, doing so will media accounts were hyping and praised the rioters who Shannon McGregor, an ter to incite violence. Trump Banning Trump entirely was greatly limit his influence, up Trump’s Jan. 6 rally in the stormed the Capitol. assistant professor of journal- had roughly 89 million follow- a big step for the company — if McGregor said. Trump has heart of Washington, express- Trump’s Twitter persona has ism and media at the Univer- ers. Twitter shares fell roughly one that it avoided taking until always craved legitimacy and ing hope that it could lead to long functioned as a mix of pol- sity of North Carolina, said the 4 percent in after-hours trad- the president was a lame duck standing in the mainstream the overturn of the election icy announcements, often out move lets Twitter try to curry ing, reflecting concerns that and its larger rival, Facebook, media despite his complaints results. Biden to speed release of COVID vaccines Ricardo Alonso-Zalvidar in the journal Annals of Internal from those vials into people’s sending mobile vaccine units to as possible will not create prob- ply materials for vaccine produc- and Zeke Miller Medicine estimated that a “flexi- arms,” he continued. “And so it hard-to-reach communities. lems for people needing their tion, should that become nec- The Associated Press ble” approach roughly analogous is a gigantic logistical concern of The Biden transition office second dose. Biden will make essary, his office said. One-shot to what Biden is talking about how we do that.” said its experts believe that push- broader use of a Cold War-era law vaccines are moving through WASHINGTON — With could avert an additional 23 per- Biden says he intends to speed ing out available vaccine as fast to direct private industry to sup- development. COVID-19 surging and vacci- cent to 29 percent of COVID-19 up vaccinations by having the nations off to a slow start, Presi- cases when compared to the federal government deliver more dent-elect Joe Biden will rapidly “fixed” strategy the Trump admin- vaccines and take a stronger release most available vaccine istration is following. That’s assum- role ensuring that they are being doses to protect more people, ing a steady supply of vaccine. administered. his office said Friday, a reversal of After a glow of hope when The American Hospital Asso- Trump administration policies. the first vaccines were approved ciation estimates that the nation “The president-elect believes last month, the nation’s inoc- would need to vaccinate 1.8 mil- we must accelerate distribution ulation campaign has gotten lion people a day, every day, from of the vaccine while continuing to off to a slow start. Of 21.4 mil- Jan. 1 to May 31, to reach the goal ensure the Americans who need lion doses distributed, about of having widespread immunity it most get it as soon as possi- 5.9 million have been adminis- by the summer. That’s also called ble,” spokesman T.J. Ducklo said tered, or just under 28 percent, “herd immunity” and would in a statement. 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ANOTHEROPINION Americans just have to hold on a little longer t pains us to write these words, but Americans need to be assured that the president of the United States Iwill do no further damage to the republic in his remaining days in office. The public also needs to know that President Donald Trump and his enablers will face LETTERSTOTHEEDITOR consequences for their roles in Wednesday’s mob attack on the U.S. Capitol. The means to either of those ends, Holiday gifts are not always hole in their pocket to pay for it. All this but I don’t want to risk my grandmother found under trees despite the fact that county administra- getting the virus when I go see her. however, are not at all clear. tor, Scott Miller has said the project is As we have reached the new year and For many families, the memories of this Trump, who has evinced no regret nor taken any “past the point of no return.” vaccines are available, I am hopeful holiday season will be far different then responsibility for the riot, finally acknowledged early But wait, it seems that the commission- everyone can get back to living a normal years past. Thursday morning that “there will be an orderly transi- ers, Council and the mayor have been life again. However, I know this virus will COVID-19 and all of the destruction talking all along behind the citizen’s backs have a permanent impact on everybody. tion on January 20th.” It should never be newsworthy that it has brought upon our country and to get this deal together. Meanwhile, when a defeated incumbent says such a thing in this the world will be seared into our memory. RYEN MOORHEAD Miller knows nothing about the back- country, but here we are. Worse, Trump’s statement We thank the leadership and those that Wadsworth room deals being discussed. developed the gift of vaccines, in less came only after Congress certified President-elect Joe For those who read the online ver- Some conservatives worry than a year, to fight this viruses. Biden’s victory, and only after Trump claimed yet again sion of the Thursday Gazette, Council about climate change, too One out of four families will have a that he was the real winner. Given the president’s vows members said in speaking with citizens gift of finally having a diagnosis for their Columnist Cal Thomas implied it was of Medina, they didn’t understand the to “never concede” and “never surrender,” it’s unnerving loved one. Those families have a loved only Democrats who think we need bold issue. First, who do they really talk to and to imagine how he might use the awesome powers of his one that suffers from a brain disorder action on global warming and that to second this was a pretty easy issue to office in the waning days of his term. more commonly called mental illness. think otherwise is un-Republican. understand. Brain disorders like bipolar disorder, It is not. Millions of Republicans are Hence the interest shown by multiple lawmakers from Remember, it is going to cost voters depression, schizophrenia, to name only convinced that this is one of the most both parties in impeaching Trump again, with the aim of money because this is a special election a few of these disorders. important issues of our time. This not just removing him from office but barring him from ever and council could have waited for a regu- One of the gifts is that of hope. To all includes people like me, people that are lar meeting to vote on this. serving again. We endorse the sentiment, but succeeding of these special families I say, never give members of RepublicEN, a conservative It begs the question: What’s the rush? would require Senate Republicans to show more courage up hope. You are not alone in your life environmental group, members of both and responsibility than they have to date, and the process long journey with your loved one. I know JEANNE PRITCHARD Bush cabinets, those who support the itself could take more time than Trump has left in his term. because we are on that journey, too. Medina Baker-Schultz “carbon dividends” plan Another idea bandied about is for Vice President Mike There will also be families that will and the top 200 business leaders in Amer- Teens also are struggling ica (members of the Business Roundta- Pence to lead an effort to remove Trump by invoking the 25th remember 2020 as the year when they lost their loved one to the silent epidemic with COVID-19 ble). Amendment, persuading a majority of the Cabinet to declare — suicide. I am a ninth grader attending Walsh Our economy is indelibly linked to a to Congress that Trump is “unable to discharge the powers In Ohio, each day three people commit Jesuit High School and want to share my moderate climate. Action is not negotia- and duties of his office.”But doing so would set a dangerous suicide — over 1,300 each year. Also, each experiences of dealing with COVID-19. ble. and unwelcome precedent. Set in motion by President John day 21 vets take their life in our country. COVID-19 is a very serious virus that is Thomas did make one good point F. Kennedy’s assassination, the amendment was intended to For those families, their gift is one of extremely difficult to manage. However, around government intervention versus a I think schools in my community have market-based approach for solving prob- be used when a president was physically or mentally inca- memories and tears. May the peace and hope of the holi- dealt with it well through all the require- lems. Market-based is better. I support a pacitated, not when he acts recklessly or irresponsibly. And days be with you and your loved one all ments they enforce. I like how our schools framework for climate action called “car- Pence reportedly wants no part of such an effort. yearlong. make us sanitize every surface after use, bon fee and dividend.” This approach Realistically, we’re left counting on Pence and other RICHARD PATERSON how there are one-way hallways, how we leverages our market’s innovative capa- members of the administration to isolate Trump and Brunswick Hills Township need to wear our masks the entire time, bility rather than relying on government prevent him from taking any further self-aggrandizing and how we have to socially distance agencies to pick winners and losers. Council wants to force from everyone. steps. In the meantime, it will help enormously that It does this by placing a steadily courthouse project Dealing with this virus as a teenager increasing fee on carbon emissions and Facebook, Twitter and other social media networks have Only in Medina would City Council is very difficult because it requires me to then refunds all of the the fees to all U.S. (belatedly) denied their megaphones to Trump at least meet in a special session at 5 p.m. in make a lot of sacrifices and hard deci- citizens equally with an allocation of 50 until he’s no longer president. between holidays to have a vote about the sions. I cannot hang out with a large percent to children. This approach is As for consequences for the rioters and their insti- courthouse project. group of friends and I also cannot com- endorsed by both Democrats and Repub- gators, federal prosecutors announced that they’d filed I may be giving them too much credit municate with my friends as much at licans. It is unique. And in my view, for charges in 55 cases related to the disturbance, and that but it was ingenious to do this on a school. I also could not see as much of Republicans it aligns with the party plat- Wednesday knowing The Gazette doesn’t my family members during the big holi- form. It is worthy of your endorsement they were looking at “anyone that had a role.” They publish in print on a Thursday, allowing days. whether or not you are Republican, Dem- should go wherever the evidence leads them. them to do their dirty work. Another reason why COVID-19 is hard ocrat or independent. In the long run, though, the most important thing Despite losing by a 2-1 margin in to deal with as a teenager is because it I would ask that each of you reading is ensuring the failure of the politicians who sought to November the “rat pack” has come back forces me decide if I want to hang out this, examine this idea and support it by undermine our democracy. Ushered into power on a red to attempt to sway voters that they will with my friends or if I want to see my writing your senators and house repre- wave, Trump has led his party to disaster; Republicans only need 27,000 square feet of the 1969 grandmother. This is a hard decision sentatives. courthouse and it won’t cost a cent because I want to hang out with my RICK WUESCHER have lost control of the House, the White House and because the city has $8 million burning a friends who I have not seen in a while, Medina now the Senate. It’s up to voters to bring accountability to Trump, his acolytes and his enablers — particularly the more than 120 House members and more than a dozen senators who embraced his baseless assertions of large-scale election fraud in an attempt to overturn the Conservatives made a bad bargain election. They should never win office again. he mob violence that occurred at what the left does and the “wha- — The Los Angeles Times the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday was taboutisms” won’t cut it this time. This is Tdeplorable and disgusting. It is the not conservatism. This is not Republican- antithesis of a free society that wishes to ism. The Republican Party was founded remain free. Any supporter of President largely as an anti-slavery party. Too many Trump and his policies must denounce among today’s members and among this horror with even more vehemence Cal Thomas conservatives (not always the same thing) than they denounced the riots of last have become enslaved to the person and trashed his loyal vice president. In a tweet summer, but the two are not equivalent. personality of Donald Trump. This is not he called Mike Pence “weak.” Compared President Trump has stoked these fires hero worship. It is idolatry. to the president’s rhetoric and character, Conservative principles and ideas are of resentment and his weak comments Pence is Superman. Et tu, Brute? after the breach of the Capitol, which The rioters — and the president — not the property of any one person. It resulted in four deaths and at least 70 have claimed the mantel of “law and is undeniable that President Trump has arrests, were insufficient and lacked the order” and “support the police” and yet done many good things for the country, power of sincerity. In this, President-elect when it came to obeying the law, preserv- but at what cost? Joe Biden sounded more presidential in ing order and respecting the police they Republicans have lost their claim to be his statement. He called it an “insurrec- would have none of it. the party of balanced budgets. Do they tion.” Conservatives and evangelical Chris- also want to lose their claim to be the Criminal.findlaw.com gives a definition tians, like myself, have for too long party of morality and “family values”? of what happened Wednesday: “Incite- rationalized that ignoring the president’s During the 1960 presidential campaign, ment to riot is when a person encourages language and behavior was tolerable John F. Kennedy used a line that still rings others to commit a breach of the peace because of his policies. There comes a in my ears since I heard it as a young without necessarily acting themselves. time, however (even at this late hour) college student. About his opponent, This may involve statements, signs, or when one must ask one’s self if this was a Richard Nixon and the Eisenhower-Nixon conduct intended to lead others to riot.” Faustian bargain that overwhelmed legiti- administration, Kennedy said, “We can do By any fair measurement, President mate policy disagreements. better.” LETTERS GUIDELINES Trump’s rhetoric, especially since the I have been called a traitor, weak, a We can do better than the mob vio- Nov. 3 election, has incited people to dis- lence that occurred in Washington. We The Gazette welcomes letters to the editor. Letters are subject relic of the past and words unrepeatable to editing for brevity, accuracy and clarity. trust their own government and the way in the newspaper because of past criti- can do better when it comes to the way Letters should be 250 words or fewer. Letters with more than our leaders are selected. At the extreme, cism of President Trump for lesser things, we speak to fellow Americans. And as 250 words may be edited to approximately the required length. which is what we saw on TV Wednesday but in order to retain one’s credibility a much as it pains me to say so, because I Include your name, full home address and telephone number have flirted at times with making this bar- for verification purposes. and repeated nonstop on cable news, he standard of right and wrong must be sac- gave permission, even encouragement, rosanct. On Wednesday that standard was gain with the political devils, we can do BY EMAIL (preferred): [email protected] to extremists to practice the kind of jettisoned by people who claim to adhere better than Donald J. Trump. BY MAIL: Letters to the Editor, The Gazette, 885 W. Liberty behavior they denounce when their polit- to it. St., Medina, OH 44256 Readers may email Cal Thomas at tcaeditors@tribpub. ical opposites behave this way. He even The excuses, the comparisons with com. The Gazette LOCAL & STATE Saturday, January 9, 2021 A5 ROUNDUP ple still like to feel good. Get- RESPONSE ting your haircut kind of helps School therapist resigns after while officials believe in the right of any indi- Vice President-elect Kamala Harris that From A1 (to) bring you back to base and vidual to peacefully protest, it condemns the also supported President Donald Trump’s makes you feel good. In the alleged involvement in riots As a self-described “man of actions taken by hundreds on Wednesday. false claims that he won the election. middle of the pandemic, even God,” Fink was nervous about though you might not be going COLUMBUS — A Cleveland school occu- In the resignation letter, Priola cites Gov. Mike DeWine said he accepted starting a business in the mid- out … you come get your hair- pational therapist resigned from the district beliefs that are in line with a conspiracy Susan Allan Block’s resignation a day after dle of a holiday season during cut cause it helps you feel good. after her alleged involvement in the riots theory espoused by some Trump support- his office issued a statement saying her the pandemic, but he said he “When people come into my and breach at the U.S. Capitol this week. ers who attended Wednesday’s riots. QAnon comments were highly offensive. put his faith in the fact that if it shop, I don’t want to only just give But her resignation letter cited reasons is the baseless belief that Trump has been Block, of Toledo, posted the all-caps was meant to happen, it would. them a good haircut. I want them for her departure related to switching secretly fighting deep state enemies and a comments Wednesday after a pro-Trump He also spent a year as a moti- to have an experience that, when career paths to focus on exposing human cabal of Satan-worshipping cannibals oper- mob overran the U.S. Capitol. trafficking and pedophilia and not want- vational speaker prior to opening the come in here, they don’t have ating a child sex-trafficking ring. In her resignation letter, Block said she the business and said he hopes ing to take a COVID-19 vaccine in order to to worry about the barber talking Priola also stated she’s resigning because was asked to step down by DeWine. She he can provide an experience return to in-person school. about himself or being in a bad she refuses to take the COVID-19 vaccine also adamantly stood by her comments. that can “radiate positivity and mood. When people come here, Christine Priola, 49, submitted a resig- after Gov. Mike DeWine announced this Block was appointed to the state agency good vibes,” to his customers. it’s about them and their time nation letter to the Cleveland Metropolitan week that school employees in Ohio are in 2016 and reappointed by DeWine in 2019. “Everything just fell into line and what they want.” School District on Thursday after social scheduled to receive it Feb. 1 if the district The council oversees funding for the arts. so perfectly that I couldn’t not media users linked her to photos taken of a agrees to return to in-class learning in March. “Our agency does not condone or endorse Contact reporter Jack Kopanski at open the shop,” Fink said. “Peo- (330) 721-4063 or jkopanski@medina- violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump these inflammatory opinions in any way, ple still need haircuts and peo- gazette.com. who stormed the U.S. Capitol a day before Arts agency member resigns and we will continue to work in alignment and forced lawmakers into hiding in an after comment about Harris with our shared values of diversity, equity, attempt to overturn the presidential election. 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cyan A5 magenta A5 yellow A5 black A5 A6 Saturday, January 9, 2021 BUSINESS & POLITICS The Gazette US loses 140,000 jobs the Market In revIew Stock Market IndexeS Christopher Rugaber rus vaccines are more widely distributed, day than ever before, topping 4,000. The The Associated Press a broader recovery should take hold in virus is surging in several states, with Cal- Dow Jones industrials 31,200 WASHINGTON — U.S. employers shed the second half of the year. The incoming ifornia, the largest state, hit particularly Biden administration, along with a now hard. Skyrocketing caseloads there are Close: 31,097.97 30,540 jobs last month for the first time since Change: 56.84 (0.2%) April, cutting 140,000 positions, clear evi- fully Democratic-led House and Senate, is threatening to force hospitals to ration 29,880 10 DAYS 32,000 dence that the economy is faltering as the also expected to push more rescue aid and care. viral pandemic tightens its grip on con- spending measures that could accelerate Last month, restaurants, bars, hotels, 31,000 sumers and businesses. growth. casinos, movie theaters and other enter- 30,000 “Hopefully it is indeed darkest before the tainment venues shed nearly 500,000 jobs, At the same time, the unemployment 29,000 dawn,” said Leslie Preston, senior econ- the most since April, when nationwide rate stayed at 6.7 percent, the first time it 28,000 hasn’t fallen since April. omist at TD Bank. “We’ve got the vaccine shutdowns triggered 7.6 million layoffs. Friday’s figures from the Labor Depart- and the stimulus, which are imminent, and While those employers will regain some 27,000 26,000 ment depict a sharply uneven job market, which we do expect to turn things around.” jobs as the economy recovers, changing JJASOND with losses concentrated among restau- For now, the renewed surge in virus consumer habits will likely mean that a rants, bars, hotels and entertainment ven- cases, as well as cold weather, has caused portion will be gone for good. Business ues, many of them affecting low-income millions of consumers to avoid eating out, travel, for example, may not return to S&P 500 3,840 employees, while most other sectors are shopping and traveling. Re-imposed busi- pre-pandemic levels. ness restrictions have shut down numer- Most other industries added jobs in Close: 3,824.68 3,740 still adding workers. Still, the nation has Change: 20.89 (0.5%) nearly 10 million fewer jobs than it did ous restaurants, bars, and other venues. December, with manufacturers, construc- 3,640 10 DAYS before the pandemic sent it into a deep Economists at TD Securities estimate that tion companies, and higher-paying profes- 4,000 recession nearly a year ago, having recov- more than half the states have restricted sional services such as architecture, engi- 3,800 ered just 56 percent of the jobs lost in the gatherings to 10 or fewer people, up from neering and accounting hiring more work- spring. about a quarter in September. New York ers. The huge disparities among industries 3,600 The pandemic will likely continue to and California, among others, placed strict are sure to exacerbate economic inequal- 3,400 weaken the economy through winter and new limits on restaurants last month. ity, given that most of the job losses are in 3,200 perhaps early spring, and further job losses New viral cases continue to set daily lower-paid industries, while middle- and 3,000 are possible in the coming months. But records. And on Thursday, the nation reg- higher-paid workers have largely remained JJASOND many economists say that once coronavi- istered more COVID-19 deaths in a single employed.

52-Week YTD 12-mo High Low Name Last Chg %Chg %Chg %Chg 31,193.40 18,213.65 Dow Industrials 31,097.97 +56.84 +.18 +1.61 +7.89 12,917.86 6,481.20 Dow Transportation 12,875.66 +64.27 +.50 +2.95 +17.33 963.80 593.52 Dow Utilities 851.28 +7.25 +.86 -1.55 -2.61 Semiconductor shortage forces 14,948.30 8,664.94 NYSE Composite 14,966.83 +38.08 +.26 +3.04 +7.23 13,090.91 6,631.42 Nasdaq Composite 13,201.97 +134.49 +1.03 +2.43 +43.83 1,738.62 1,015.63 S&P 100 1,747.33 +12.54 +.72 +1.56 +19.51 3,811.55 2,191.86 S&P 500 3,824.68 +20.89 +.55 +1.83 +17.13 2,424.58 1,181.96 S&P MidCap 2,416.37 -4.70 -.19 +4.76 +17.79 40,257.36 21,955.54 Wilshire 5000 40,386.08 +195.97 +.49 +2.36 +21.51 automobile production cuts 2,099.26 966.22 Russell 2000 2,091.66 -5.23 -.25 +5.91 +26.18 Tom Krisher the issues began surfacing sev- and Michael Liedtke eral months ago, making this Market SuMMary: nySe and naSdaq The Associated Press a short-term rather than long- Gainers ($2 or more) ($2 or more) Most Active ($1 or more) term problem. “There’s still Losers DETROIT — A widening Name Last Chg %chg Name Last Chg %chg Name Vol (00) Last Chg global shortage of semicon- some coming through, just not LM FdAm 2.13 +1.36 +177.0 SareptaTh 82.29 -86.66 -51.3 JaguarHl 2867188 4.00 +1.32 ductors for auto parts is forc- the volumes that they thought AplDNA h 11.64 +5.96 +104.9 The9 rs 12.89 -4.21 -24.6 LM FdAm 2156593 2.13 +1.36 ing major auto companies to there would be,” Dziczek said. 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That’s layering on top of expec- Borrowing for autos and student loans administration will pump more aid into Exch Contract Settle Chg Last Week Ago tations already built up for the economy increased by $16.1 billion, while borrowing Lt Sweet Crude NYMX Feb 21 52.24 +1.41 Gold (troy oz., spot) $1834.10 $1912.30 the pandemic-ravaged economy. to get healthier as coronavirus vaccines in the category that includes credit cards Corn CBOT Mar 21 496.25 +2.25 Silver (troy oz., spot) $24.582 $27.200 The S&P 500 rose 0.5 percent, its sec- Wheat CBOT Mar 21 638.75 -3.50 Copper (pound) $3.6735 $3.6955 roll out in 2021. fell by $786.7 million after a larger $5.5 bil- Soybeans CBOT Jan 21 1375.75 +15.25 ond straight record high, after bouncing The much weaker-than-expected lion drop in October. Cattle CME Feb 21 114.47 -.50 NYMX = New York Mercantile Exchange. CBOT = back from a midday slump that knocked Sugar (world) ICE Feb 21 15.60 ... Chicago Board of Trade. CME = Chicago Mercantile report on the jobs market underscored The drop in credit card use was an indi- Exchange. ICE = Intercontinental Exchange. Orange Juice ICE Jan 21 122.80 -1.60 it down 0.5 percent. The Dow Jones the stakes for the economy, and analysts cation consumers remain cautious about Industrial Average and Nasdaq composite said it adds more pressure on Congress spending amid a spike in coronavirus all closed at new highs. to act. cases in recent weeks. Mutual FundS Technology stocks and companies that Treasury yields zigzagged following Consumer borrowing is closely watched Total Assets Total Return/Rank Pct Min Init rely on consumer spending helped lift the Name ($Mlns) NAV 4-wk 12-mo 5-year Load Invt the release of the jobs report, but they for indications of the willingness of house- American Funds AmrcnBalA m 88,068 30.50 +1.6 +11.5/D +11.0/B 5.75 250 market, outweighing losses in financial, remain on an upward trend. The yield on holds to take on more debt to support American Funds CptWldGrIncA m 57,353 60.94 +4.7 +17.8/C +13.4/C 5.75 250 industrial and other sectors. The gains American Funds CptlIncBldrA m 62,797 64.15 +2.6 +5.2/D +7.8/D 5.75 250 the 10-year Treasury rose to 1.12 percent. their spending, which accounts for 70 per- American Funds FdmtlInvsA m 60,591 70.78 +3.7 +16.6/C +15.7/C 5.75 250 pushed the S&P 500 to its second weekly That’s up from 1.05 percent late Thursday cent of U.S. economic activity. American Funds GrfAmrcA m 125,841 69.68 +5.5 +39.6/B +21.0/B 5.75 250 gain in a row. Treasury yields continued American Funds IncAmrcA m 75,420 24.00 +2.3 +7.0/E +9.5/D 5.75 250 and 0.90 percent early this week. The Labor Department reported Friday American Funds InvCAmrcA m 68,134 45.14 +2.7 +15.4/D +14.5/D 5.75 250 to move higher, fueled by expectations of Stocks of smaller companies fell. The that the economy lost 140,000 jobs in American Funds NwPrspctvA m 59,118 62.92 +6.8 +37.4/A +19.0/A 5.75 250 increased federal borrowing, more stimu- American Funds WAMtInvsA m 64,027 51.24 +2.7 +9.7/E +14.1/D 5.75 250 Russell 2000 index of small-cap stocks December, the first job losses since April Dodge & Cox Inc 68,128 14.56 0.0 +8.5/B +5.5/A NL 2,500 lus for the economy and the possibility of dropped 5.23 points, or 0.2 percent, to and evidence that the economy is slowing Dodge & Cox Stk 68,902 201.99 +4.7 +11.0/A +14.9/A NL 2,500 higher inflation. Fidelity 500IdxInsPrm 287,097 132.62 +3.4 +19.7/B +17.1/A NL 0 2,091.66. It ended the week with a 5.9 per- as coronavirus cases surge. Fidelity Contrafund 113,144 16.91 +2.5 +30.9/C +20.0/C NL 0 The Labor Department said Friday cent gain, well ahead of the 1.8 percent Analysts said that in coming months Fidelity TtlMktIdxInsPrm 57,710 110.25 +4.1 +22.8/A +17.4/A NL 0 employers cut jobs for the first time since Fidelity USBdIdxInsPrm 57,443 12.32 -0.6 +6.4/D +4.0/C NL 0 gain for the big stocks in the S&P 500. there are likely to be more job losses, but Metropolitan West TtlRetBdI 53,023 11.09 -0.3 +8.1/B +4.5/C NL 3,000,000 April as the worsening pandemic led Smaller stocks tend to rise and fall also further relief government support, PIMCO IncInstl 71,513 12.08 +0.6 +5.4 +6.3 NL 1,000,000 more businesses to shut down. But Wall PIMCO TtlRetIns 53,426 10.51 -0.4 +7.7/B +4.6/C NL 1,000,000 more than their bigger rivals with expec- which President-elect Joe Biden has prom- Schwab SP500Idx 51,307 58.50 +3.5 +19.7/B +17.0/A NL 0 Street remains hopeful that Washing- tations for the economy’s strength. And ised to push through Congress. T. Rowe Price BCGr 57,427 167.25 +1.8 +32.7/C +21.8/B NL 2,500 ton will come through with more badly Vanguard 500IdxAdmrl 359,552 353.09 +3.5 +19.7/B +17.0/A NL 3,000 many investors are expecting Washington “A weakening labor market will likely Vanguard DivGrInv 47,396 33.42 +1.9 +12.2/E +14.9/C NL 3,000 needed support for American workers to soon try to send bigger cash payments weigh on consumer spending and revolv- Vanguard GrIdxAdmrl 53,927 132.26 +3.6 +39.3/B +22.2/B NL 3,000 and businesses following President-elect Vanguard InTrTEAdmrl 78,309 14.85 +0.3 +4.5/A +3.4/B NL 50,000 to most Americans, spend more on infra- ing credit growth in the months immedi- Vanguard InsIdxIns 119,011 337.70 +3.5 +19.7/B +17.0/A NL 5,000,000 Joe Biden’s inauguration. structure and provide other support for ately ahead,” said Nancy Vanden Houten, Vanguard InsIdxInsPlus 142,173 337.72 +3.5 +19.8/B +17.1/A NL 100,000,000 “There are still close to 4 million people Vanguard IntlGrAdmrl 57,579 168.77 +9.4 +65.4/A +24.9/A NL 50,000 the struggling economy. senior economist at Oxford Economics. Vanguard MdCpIdxAdmrl 53,301 263.98 +4.3 +21.4/B +15.5/B NL 3,000 who have been long-term unemployed, Vaccine distribution is ramping up, She said that, while consumer credit Vanguard PrmCpAdmrl 63,289 158.41 +4.3 +19.6/E +18.3/D NL 50,000 which could threaten growth in the next Vanguard STInvmGrdAdmrl 50,277 11.02 +0.2 +5.0/A +3.3/A NL 50,000 but will still likely take many months growth is likely to remain sluggish in the Vanguard TrgtRtr2025Inv 49,978 21.75 +2.6 +14.1 +10.8 NL 1,000 couple of months,” said Megan Hor- while people continue to struggle with early part of this year, she expects credit Vanguard TtBMIdxAdmrl 120,908 11.50 -0.6 +6.4/D +4.1/C NL 3,000 neman, director of portfolio strategy at Vanguard TtBMIdxIns 53,017 11.50 -0.6 +6.4/C +4.1/C NL 5,000,000 unemployment, said Jack Manley, global growth will accelerate in the second half of Vanguard TtInBIdxAdmrl 50,143 23.35 0.0 +4.0/E +4.3/C NL 3,000 Verdence Capital Advisors. “The market market strategist at J.P. Morgan Asset the year “as a recovery supported by vac- Vanguard TtInSIdxAdmrl 73,364 33.66 +6.4 +15.4/B +11.4/A NL 3,000 continues to slowly grind higher because Vanguard TtInSIdxInsPlus 76,419 134.62 +6.5 +15.4/B +11.4/A NL 100,000,000 Management. cine distribution and more fiscal support Vanguard TtInSIdxInv 180,786 20.12 +6.4 +15.3/C +11.3/B NL 3,000 (investors) are expecting additional stim- “That’s why we’re excited about what takes hold.” Vanguard TtlSMIdxAdmrl 273,621 96.95 +4.1 +22.9/A +17.4/A NL 3,000 ulus when the new administration goes we might see from a fiscal perspective,” Vanguard TtlSMIdxIns 180,586 96.97 +4.1 +23.0/A +17.4/A NL 5,000,000 The changes in borrowing left consumer Vanguard TtlSMIdxInv 153,844 96.92 +4.1 +22.8/A +17.3/A NL 3,000 into effect later this month.” he said. credit at $4.18 trillion in November, up a Vanguard WlngtnAdmrl 96,275 77.29 +1.7 +11.5/D +11.9/A NL 50,000 The S&P 500 rose 20.89 points to Vanguard WlslyIncAdmrl 50,758 68.54 +0.3 +8.3/C +8.3/B NL 50,000 US consumer borrowing up modest 0.5 percent from a year ago. 3,824.68. The Dow gained 56.84 points, The Fed’s monthly consumer credit Stock Footnotes: g=Dividends and earnings in Canadian dollars .h= Doe not meet continued- listings tandards lf = Late filing or 0.2 percent, to 31,097.97. The Nasdaq 4.4 percent in November report does not cover home mortgages or with SEC. n = New in past 52 weeks. pf = Preferred. rs = Stock has undergone a reverse stock split of at least 50 percent within the past year. rt = Right to buy security at a specified price. s = Stock has split by at least 20 percent within the last year. climbed 134.50 points, or 1 percent, to WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer bor- any loans secured by real estate, such as un = Units. vj = In bankruptcy or receivership. wd = When distributed. wi = When issued. wt = Warrants. Mutual Fund 13,201.98. rowing rose 4.4 percent in November, its home equity loans. Footnotes: b = Fee covering market costs is paid from fund assets. d = Deferred sales charge, or redemption fee. f = front load (sales charges). m = Multiple fees are charged. NA = not available. p = previous dayʼs net asset value. s = fund split shares President Donald Trump acknowl- strongest showing in five months, led by — from wire reports during the week. x = fund paid a distribution during the week. Source: The Associated Press. Sales figures are unofficial.

cyan A6 magenta A6 yellow A6 black A6 The Gazette ACCENT Saturday, January 9, 2021 A7 Artists pay tribute to David Bowie

John Benson The Chronicle-Telegram WHAT: ‘A Bowie Celebration: ike Garson is still reeling over Just For One Day!’ WHEN: The show will be the unexpected 2016 death of accessible for 24 hours starting Mhis friend David Bowie. at 9 p.m. today Nearly half a century after the pia- TICKETS: $25 nist played his first show with the INFO: rollinglivestudios.com/ Ziggy Stardust singer Sept. 22, 1972 at collections/bowie Public Hall in Cleveland — which also happened to be the icon’s first concert is pretty confident his former boss stateside — Bowie’s former bandmate approves of the venture. continues to keep the Rock & Roll Hall “He’s been in more than a dozen of of Fame inductee’s music alive. my dreams over the five years since For the past four years, Garson has his death,” Garson said. “He’s very relived the “Golden Years” by taking “A supportive. David wasn’t a fan of peo- Bowie Celebration: The David Bowie ple doing tributes. Even though I’m Alumni Tour” on the road. alumni and using alumni, if it’s not The keyboardist has created the him singing it’s technically called a high-profile livestream “A Bowie Cel- ebration: Just For One Day!” that was tribute, but he sees that I’m forward- originally planned for what would ing his music. have been Bowie’s 74th birthday on “For example, on the livestream, Friday. But “due to the difficulties half will sound like the record, which I in the world and the situation with felt like I had to do. The other half have COVID in Los Angeles,” the show was new arrangements like string quartets pushed to today. and jazz things. For example, Billy “I’ve been thinking about the lives- Corgan sings ‘Space Oddity’ in just tream for six months,” said Garson, piano and voice. Think about that.” calling from Los Angeles. “It’s been like The interest among some of rock putting together a 5,000-piece puzzle. music’s biggest artists to take part in There are so many songs, so many art- the “A Bowie Celebration: The David ists and so many alumni. What started Bowie Alumni Experience” marks out as an hour and a half is now more quite a journey for Garson, who early than three hours long. on envisioned a quieter, more per- “There isn’t one bad singer. Each sonal way to celebrate his former one is delivering. Because we’re hav- bandmate. PHOTO PROVIDED ing to prerecord this, I’m able to hear “When he passed, all I planned on the performances ahead of time. I’m Mike Garson leads a star-studded tribute to David Bowie. doing were some piano shows, telling just stunned. They all love David.” stories and playing his songs,” Garson Boy George, Adam Lambert, Duran Glover and Ian Hunter. “We’re put on earth as artists to cre- said. “It was just going to be me sitting In addition to featuring Bowie Duran, Taylor Momsen, Ricky Ger- “Considering most artists are sitting ate. If we don’t do that, we’re remiss in alumni band members Earl Slick, around the piano in clubs. vais, Gary Oldman, Gavin Rossdale, at home, this was a very easy ask,” our jobs. Also, right now with what’s Tony Visconti, Charlie Sexton, Ster- “Somehow this fell in my lap. I don’t Joe Elliott, Macy Gray, Michael C. Hall, Garson said. “When I called Trent ling Campbell, Carlos Alomar, Omar going on in the world, our job is to understand how or why. I find it to Hakim, Gail Ann Dorsey, Tim Lefevbre Perry Farrell, Peter Frampton, Rick Reznor, he was so kind. He called me bring some sort of joy. Music — we all be a gift, but I’m not surprised at all and Holly Palmer, the career-span- Wakeman, Trent Reznor, William Cor- back a week later and asked for a sec- know — is healing.” because it’s David Bowie. No artist has ning concert boasts a star-studded list gan, YUNGBLUD, Andra Day, Dave ond song. Nobody said ‘No’ mainly Despite the fact he never had a influenced culture like he has through of guest vocalists. Navarro, Corey Taylor, Taylor Haw- because they love David’s music and chance to talk with Bowie about the generations now.” Performing nearly 40 songs will be kins, Ian Astbury, Lzzy Hale, Corey also because they wanted to create. alumni tour prior to his death, Garson Contact John Benson at [email protected]. Chad Daniels bringing dad jokes to Cleveland John Benson It appears as though the fat- kids. The good news is Daniels’ set ing a mask, keeping your distance The Chronicle-Telegram tening of America can be directly WHO: Chad Daniels is mostly built around raising his and being smart during this thing,” or someone who promotes attributed to Daniels’ much-publi- WHEN: 7 and 9:14 p.m. today 16-year-old and 21-year-old. Daniels said. “So to go out and do wearing a mask as much as the cized love affair with a certain fro- WHERE: Hilarities 4th Street “My rule has always kind of been a show it’s like, ‘Hey, I know I’ve Fnext guy, comedian Chad Dan- zen treat. Theatre, Cleveland talk about what you’re going to be been saying all this stuff, but come watch me do comedy because I’m iels not only missed a no-brainer “Hopefully I’ve had something to TICKETS: $25 to $30 per ticket the smartest person in the room merch opportunity with the pan- do with that,” Daniels said. “I talk about,” Daniels said. “For me, that’s a selfish p——.’ That seems pretty (requiring purchase of two, demic but discovered his home- about eating ice cream — I think just my life. If I go into politics or backwards. four or six-ticket blocks) bound fans have been, well, putting — more than anyone. I don’t know anything like that, somebody is “From what I’ve heard from on the pounds. what it is about ice cream but holy INFO: (216) 736-4242 or going to be like, ‘Listen, idiot, here’s comedians — and it’s no surprise — “Yeah, I don’t c—- am I addicted to it. pickwickandfrolic.com what actually happened’ because Hilarities is being run masterfully have any masks to “I even have a nickname. Fans I don’t follow the news enough with plexiglass partitions. The stage sell,” said Daniels, call me ‘Cookies and Cream T—-.’ To date, his five albums — includ- because I like sleeping. has always been higher and deeper. calling from his So, yeah, people have apparently ing his latest effort “Dad Chaniels” “So I talk about just being a dad So they’re doing a great job.” rural Minnesota just been exploring all of the lovely — combined have close to a billion and how ridiculous these situations It sounds as though Daniels’ mes- home. “I obviously ice cream options and moving up streams. Not only has Daniels been are.” sage for 2021 is simply be safe, wear should have done from XL to XXL T-shirts.” touring for more than 20 years, but As for keeping those kids healthy, a mask and eat as much ice cream that but I’ve been On the surface Daniels may come he’s appeared numerous times on Daniels last summer briefly hit the as you want. Daniels concerned with across as a road dog comedian who “The Tonight Show” and other late- road before deciding it was safer for “Absolutely,” Daniels laughed. “I something else. hasn’t broken mainstream; how- night programs. him not to tour during a pandemic. think that’s one of the best mes- “I don’t know what happened, if ever, that’s not altogether true. While the comic has been staying Still, he’s been champing at the sages ever. If we’re all going to be a bunch of XXL shirt wearers just Sure, he’s not headlining theaters busy as part of the hugely popular bit to return to the stage. That’s why stuck at home, maybe doing some got out of a coma, but I got ham- and starring in movies, but the weekly podcast “Middle of Some- he came back today to Cleveland at burpees in the morning to earn that mered with XXL orders over the funnyman is far from existing in where” with co-host Cy Amundson, Hilarities 4th Street Theatre. ice cream.” holidays.” obscurity. he’s mostly been holed up with his “I’ve been very vocal about wear- Contact John Benson at [email protected].

PBS’ ‘Masterpiece’ marks 50th MOVIE LISTINGS HICKORY RIDGE CINEMAS Wonder Woman 1984 (PG-13) Today: 3:45, 6 and 7:15 p.m.; Saturday and 1055 Pearl Road, Brunswick Sunday: 12:15, 2:30, 3:45, 6 and 7:15 p.m.; Monday Through Thursday unless otherwise noted. through Thursday: 3:45, 6 and 7:15 p.m. year with challenges ahead News of the World (PG-13) Today: 4:15 and 7:40 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: The Croods: A New Age (PG) Lynn Elber else in the game” besides PBS and the A&E chan- 1, 4:15 and 7:40 p.m.; Monday through Thursday: Today: 4:45 p.m.; Saturday: 1:45 and 4:45 p.m.; The Associated Press nel, said Eaton, now executive producer at large 4:15 and 7:40 p.m. Sunday: 12:30 and 5:45 p.m.; Monday through for “Masterpiece.” Pinocchio (PG-13) Thursday: 4:45 p.m. OS ANGELES — As PBS’ “Masterpiece” marks “HBO pounced on doing ‘Elizabeth I’ with 7:30 p.m. The War with Grandpa (PG) Promising Young Woman (R) Today: 4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 1:30 and 4 its 50th anniversary Sunday, the drama and Helen Mirren, which was a very rude shock mystery showcase could rest on its reputa- 7:40 p.m. p.m.; Monday through Thursday: 4 p.m. L because we considered rather comfortably that tion built with acclaimed programs including “I, we owned Elizabeth I,” she said. “Masterpiece” Claudius” and “Elizabeth R” and polished anew by had aired “Elizabeth R,” the 1972 miniseries surprising pop-culture hits “Sherlock” and “Down- with Glenda Jackson as the monarch, a per- ton Abbey.” ceived stake that HBO blithely ignored. But “Masterpiece” executive producer “Masterpiece” can’t compete with Netflix- or Susanne Simpson says it’s positioned to thrive as HBO-sized budgets, Simpson said, relying on ]\PWZ[I\ 5+,4 it addresses the challenges posed by a changing ) corporate sponsors Viking and Raymond James media industry and increased calls for diversity. and big and small viewer donations. But she “‘Masterpiece’ is important to the PBS sys- said it makes the most of its relationships with tem. Our viewers expect us to keep finding the producers such as Colin Callender, whose “All best” in TV, Simpson said, even as competition Creatures Great and Small” reboot kicks off the from commercial platforms increases. new “Masterpiece” season Sunday. With more streaming services and other out- The Public Broadcasting Service also ensures lets gobbling up programs, including the Brit- that its programming is reaching viewers, espe- ish-made dramas that are a “Masterpiece” sta- cially younger ones, where and how they watch ple, the public TV program is becoming more TV, which increasingly is anywhere but on a aggressive in the marketplace, Simpson said. stuck-to-the-wall screen. While PBS may be She joined the series nearly 14 years ago and viewed primarily as a traditional broadcaster, its became its executive producer in 2019, only programs (and educational initiatives) are avail- the fourth since “Masterpiece” debuted Jan. 10, able online. 1971, with the miniseries “The First Churchills.” “Masterpiece” streams on PBS.org and the PBS “We are investing earlier and we’re co-produc- Video app to an audience that skews younger ing earlier on projects, so we’re in a position to than its broadcast viewership, with nearly 40 per- be able to put development money into scripts,” cent under the age of 55, according to PBS. Simpson said. “I have probably 15 projects sit- The showcase also is responding to the grow- ting in my inbox, and I’m going to have to make ing call for inclusivity in Hollywood screen proj- a decision quickly on one of those because there ects, Simpson said. That would seem daunting is so much competition for those projects.” when it comes to ethnic diversity, given that the When “Masterpiece” was under executive series’ period dramas traditionally skew white, producer Rebecca Eaton in the mid-1980s, but she said it can and is being done. she “used to be able to sit back” and mull her That requires the cooperation of British TV choice of U.K.-produced shows, Simpson said. producers, whose industry has faced its own As unlikely as it seems in the age of Netflix’s sharp criticism for long minimizing people of celebrated “The Crown” and its new multiethnic color as actors and creators. sensation “Bridgerton,” U.S. networks used to “I’ve had some terrific, serious conversations avoid British drama “because the general feeling in which it’s clear to me that our U.K. producers was nobody could understand the accent,” Eaton are as committed as we are” to adding diversity recalled. across the board, including in writing, directing But in 1985, there was suddenly “somebody and acting, Simpson said. WWW.MEDINA-GAZETTE.COM

cyan A7 magenta A7 yellow A7 black A7 A8 Saturday, January 9, 2021 The Gazette Memoriams Obituaries & ond-grader reading about Ann (Gloria Long) & Dan Reichel Daniel W. Filous Pig the Fibber with some Ann passed by her brothers, Daniel Wayne blentz, Gary Mi- BOOK From A1 playful music in the back- away peacefully Roger Long and Filous, 66, of Ritt- chael Blaich, Jus- ground. It makes you recall at the age of 79 Dan Long. man, passed away tin Filous, Stacey “We were happy to meet the blissful years of your on Monday, De- Ann is remem- Monday, January 4, Gunnels, Amanda Mackenzie, a reading super- youth.” cember 14, 2020 bered by many 2021 at the Avenue Skraba, Benjamin star who came in to pick As much fun as Macken- and Dan passed friends and cli- of Wooster after a Filous and Jona- out books for her YouTube away one week ents for her re- short battle with than Blaich; eight zie and her dad have mak- later on Monday, nowned skin care cancer. He was born great-nieces and channel storytime,” the ing these videos, he was December 21, services and spa. June 12, 1954 in Lodi nephews; longtime library posted on Facebook. sure to ingrain in her the 2020 at the age of Dan was a 44 year to the late George friend and co-work- “What a wonderful way to time and effort that would 84. Ann and Dan were mar- member of the John W. Bark- and Janet (Long) er, Gary Erne and practice reading skills and go into having and keeping ried 62 years. ley Lodge #621. Filous. Dan grew up in Cha- special friend, Susan Martin share her love of books with up with a YouTube channel. They are survived by their Memorial services have tham and graduated from Clo- and her grandson Braeden. the community.” “Kids, naturally, even children, Robin Massaro been postponed. Ann and Dan verleaf High School in 1973. In addition to his parents, Each video is largely the adults, really, have a ten- Connelly (Stan), Dawn Wittig will be interned together at He enjoyed farming and he was preceded in death by same. Mackenzie sits in a dency to bite off more than (Rob) and D.J. Reichel (Lisa); Sunset Memorial Cemetery. also worked in the water haul- his sisters, Audrey Filous and large chair with her chosen they can chew,” McMahan as well as their beloved dog In lieu of fl owers, please ing business, as well as build- Linda Blaich. book in front of a chalk- said. “One of the things that companion, Radar. Ann and make donations to the Amer- ing maintenance. He was a The family will have a pri- board that often is deco- Dan are grandparents to Todd ican Lung Association at car enthusiast and would reg- vate funeral service at Parker I was always taught is that (Katie), Cooper, Max, Han- www.lung.org or mail: 5755 ularly attend Mopar Nation- Funeral Home, Lodi. rated and includes draw- if you start something, you nah, Gabriel and great-grand- Granger Road, Suite 905, In- als. Dan also liked helping Pastor Mark Teal will of- ings of images or characters should finish it. As the pop- parents to Lauren. Ann’s dependence, OH 44131. with the Medina County and fi ciate. Burial will follow at from the book she is read- ularity kind of grew with her many siblings include her 440-333-9774, West Salem Tractor Pullers. Chatham Cemetery. ing and the name of the teacher and her principal, I sisters, Carol Koehler (Jeff), www.buschcares.com He is survived by his sib- Memorial contributions channel. told her, ‘If you’re going to Linda Keillor, Cindy Fischer, lings, George Filous, Jr. of may be made to Black Riv- She currently has six vid- be talking about it, you have Deb Luke and predeceased Lodi, David (Michele) Filous er Church of the Brethren, eos on YouTube of her read- to create content.’ ” of Lodi, Nancy McKenzie 10322 Old Mill Rd., Spencer, ing such books as “How the So far it certainly doesn’t of Homerville and Barba- OH 44275. Grinch Stole Christmas,” appear it will be an issue. ra Filous of Florida; nieces Online condolences may be shared “Pig the Fibber” and “I Typically, McMahan said, Patricia Littler Dresser and nephews, Tracey Co- at www.parkerfuneralhomes.com 4/15/29 - 1/2/2021 Don’t Want to be Quiet,” a the duo will read at least book McMahan said is an once a day and he will often Patricia Littler Dresser, 91, Mom was also a lover. She apt description of how she passed away Saturday, Janu- loved her three daughters, Brent A. Osborn ask her if she wants that is on a daily basis. daily read to be recorded or ary 2, 2021. Elizabeth, Christine and Sar- Brent A. Osborn, brother, Steven Os- “Getting her to be quiet just a one-on-one session. Mom was a keeper. Not ah. She was married to the 59, passed away un- born and stepbroth- has proven to be one of the just in the sense of catching late William Henry Dresser expectedly Decem- ers, Mike, Nick and Mackenzie said one of a good one and not throwing for 39 years. She loved the ber 27, 2020. He was Chris Russell. most difficult tasks of our her favorite books is “Brown it back but also in the sense many dogs she owned over born in Jackson Co., He was preceded parenthood so far,” McMa- Bear, Brown Bear, What Do that she kept…everything. the years, especially her res- Missouri on August in death by his be- han said. “But we hope that You See?” by Bill Martin Every book she ever read and cue boy, Scooter. She was told 11, 1961. loved wife, Cathy we can be encouraging par- Jr. She also said she wants there were thousands before he was a Manchester Terrier Brent was hard Osborn; mother, ents that help her channel to hear from others about we got her reading on Kin- and was in a shelter in Dela- working. He was a Donna Osborn and the energy and creativity their favorite books so she dle. Mail order catalogs that ware. She went to get him and dedicated and high- stepfather, Edwin into something that can can read those as well. were years out of date, that he promptly bit her. He was ly knowledgeable Russell. help encourage other peo- she had looked at from cover not a Manchester. More of a “We watch our kids plumber with Roto Rooter in Services for Brent are pri- ple.” watching YouTube and it to cover and marked pages of Chiweenie. He lived a good, Medina. He earned the rank vate. That encouragement drives us crazy,” McMa- things she might decide to long life in Mom’s care. Mom of Eagle Scout and in his free In lieu of fl owers donations is something that McMa- buy. Every greeting card she loved classical music and op- time enjoyed shooting his can be made to your local hos- han said. “The kids have a ever received. Old shopping era (I forgot to mention her guns. He will be dearly missed pice and or animal shelter. han hopes the channel basement full of toys but lists. Menus from long de- hundreds of music cassettes by his family and friends. Online condolences may be left at can provide to anyone that they’ll sit and watch other funct restaurants. Dog show and CD’s, many that were Brent is survived by his waitefuneralhome.com watches, young or old. kids play with toys. When catalogs and dog magazines. duplicates). She loved musi- children, Daryl Osborn, Lau- “It kind of started off as you think about the read- Cardboard boxes, ‘might cal theater and saw countless ra (Joe) Cantley and Kevin just a way to cheer people ing thing, maybe it’s a lit- need to mail something some- original cast productions. She Gerspacher; father, Harold up,” McMahan said. “Now, tle more educational or time.’ However, she was best loved watching the squirrels Osborn; sister, Pam Osborn; in our current climate, ‘edutainment.’ We’re just known for her collection of cavorting on her deck, espe- especially after the events having fun with it.” plastic bags. Bags and bags cially the little mean red one of this week, it’s kind of of bags. If you needed a bag, she named Rascal. Mom loved Contact reporter Jack Kopanski at she would search her stash to travel, especially to dog Emily Cupwich Kurt cool to turn on three or four (330) 721-4063 or jkopanski@medina- and give you the holiest, nas- shows all over the U.S., to the Emily Cupwich Emily grew up minutes of a 7-year-old sec- gazette.com. tiest one she had. When paper U.K. and on cruises. She loved Kurt passed away on Nelson Avenue and plastic recycling became to shop on her many trips, Tuesday, January 5, in Cleveland before more common, you could oc- usually for greeting cards, 2021, at the age of raising her family The country’s ability to casionally appeal to her sense socks and expensive scarves. 95, after a brief ill- in Lakewood, then BROWN move forward from Wednes- of the earth’s ecology and She loved her coffee and good ness. moved to Medina, From A1 day’s attack and the Trump wrest a few away from her. food. Mom loved life and lived Emily was the where she spent the presidency will depend Mom was also a giver. She it on her terms and to the full- beloved wife of the remainder of her Brown also called for largely on Republicans’ generously gave of her enor- est. She was quite content as late, Michael; sis- life. She was proud answers on how rioters response, Brown said. ter of Clementine of her family and mous knowledge of the art the end neared because ‘she were able to make their way Brown said Biden also will and science of raising and was 91 years old, had a great (deceased) and the her Ukrainian heri- into the U.S. Capitol. From be key to bringing people showing dogs, a sport which life and was ready to go.’ daughter of Joseph and Mar- tage, enjoyed working in the the top down, Brown said together under a unifying she participated in for over Mom has been buried in a garet Cupwich. She was the yard and swimming at the police weren’t ready for the loving mother of Michele, Medina Recreation Center. message, and he said Biden 50 years with great success. private family ceremony per riot that followed Wednes- David (Shelley), Jackie Keim A Funeral Mass will be is perfect for that role. Brown She was a life member of her wishes. If you would like day’s scheduled pro-Trump the American Whippet Club to honor her amazing life, (Bob) and Michael (Sandy); held Saturday, January 9, said he’s willing to compro- demonstration. and the Medina Kennel Club. please share something fun- dear grandmother of Emi- 2021 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Angela mise with Republicans, but She gave of her wonderful, ny with someone you love, ly McRay (Austin), Rachel Merici Church, 20970 Lorain The response from Capitol they have to be willing to police exposed racial ineq- if slightly, alright very, ris- consider a donation to help Williams (Todd) and David Rd., Cleveland. Interment is work with Democrats. uities in policing, Brown que, sense of humor. Mom people who are less fortunate (Erin), Allison, Robby, Noah, private. “We need Republicans to Amanda and Brian Keim, The family requests that said. He questioned why the loved to fi nd something that than you or are in need or a say this is a legitimate pres- Joshua, Marlaina, Lexi, Lind- in lieu of fl owers, donations response from police was amused her and share it with donation to the arts. ident,” Brown said. “Most others. She was the original Online condolences may be left at say, Zach, Luke and Ellie Kurt be made to Traditions Health so much different from the Republicans, they’ll say he’s founder of random acts of waitefuneralhome.com and great-grandmother of dba Harbor Light Hospice, response to Black Lives Mat- president, but they won’t kindness, buying a gift for a Daucie and Clementine Wil- 677 H Alpha Drive, Highland ter protests over the sum- say that election fraud didn’t friend, not for any occasion, liams. Heights, OH 44143. mer in D.C. exist. And we need them to but because she thought they Had the rioters been Black say that.” would enjoy it. on Wednesday, Brown said Emil Frishgesell there would have been more There has been no evi- arrests and more people dence of widespread fraud Emil Frishge- (Terri), Sharon in the U.S. election of Biden. Nancy Ann Hughes sell, 88, of Medina, (Neil) and Laura; six would have died. After the rioters were cleared passed away Thurs- grandchildren and “It tells me there’s some- Nancy Ann Nancy was pre- out of the U.S. Capitol on Hughes, 97, passed ceded in death by day, December 24, seven great-grand- thing in our society that we Wednesday, the House and away Thursday, Jan- her husband of 54 2020. He was born children. need to fix,” he said. uary 7, 2021 with her years, James Pat- February 15, 1932 in Services for Emil Brown called for systemic Senate certified the Elec- family at her side. rick Hughes; grand- Cleveland to the late will be held at a lat- changes to dealing with toral College votes. She was born in son, Don Noll; sis- Emil and Rose (Hu- er date. structural racism in polic- Two of Ohio’s represen- Newcastle, England ter, Mary and her ber) Frishgesell. Arrangements ing, health care, income and tatives in Congress — Reps. on May 10, 1923 to brother, Michael Jr. He joined the U.S. were entrusted to other areas. Under Presi- Jim Jordan, R-Urbana, and Army in 1940. After Carlson Funeral the late Michael and A private family dent-elect Joe Biden, Brown Bob Gibbs, R-Lakeview — leaving the Army with Homes & Cremation Ser- Ann (Joyce) Thorn- Mass of Christian said there will be a focus on voted in favor of objecting ton. Burial will be held an Honorable Discharge, vices, 3477 Medina Road to the Electoral College Emil went to work at the (Corner of Rte 18 and River solving those issues as well as She was a faithful member Monday, January 11, 2021 at votes in Pennsylvania and Cleveland Electric Illumina- Styx Rd.), Medina. addressing wealth inequality. of St. Francis Xavier Catholic St. Francis. To attend virtu- Arizona. Church and longtime mem- ally, the Mass will be lives- tion Co. and proudly worked Online condolences That includes a plea to ber of St. Joseph’s in Strongs- treamed at 9:30 a.m., Monday, there for 39 years. www.carlsonfuneralhomes.com Brown’s Republican col- Both of those objections ville. Nancy was a wonderful January 11, 2021 at the St. Emil is survived by his lov- leagues to stand up on were shot down in both the mother and grandmother Francis Xavier Church web- ing wife. Janet with whom he issues of moral importance, Senate and the House. who shared unconditional site, https://www.sfxmedina. was blessed with 61 years of which he said are about race Contact Laina Yost at (440) 329-7121 love and hospitality with all com/parish. She will be laid marriage; children, James and income inequality. or [email protected]. of her family and friends. By to rest with her husband, her example she nurtured James, at Ohio Western Re- and inspired her entire fami- serve National Cemetery. ly to be who they are today. In lieu of fl owers, the fam- She is survived by her eight ily suggests memorial con- HOUSING loving children, Jerry (Dol- tributions in her memory be From A1 ly) Hughes, Mary Kay (Dick) made to www.projectliftoff- Nicole Weidokal, executive director of Noll, Judy (Chuck) Fisher, foundation.com Jim (Diane) Hughes, Nan- operations at Heartland Church, said she Online condolences and a place was blown away by the donations. cy (Jack) Hauglie, Michael to share memories may be left at (Ann) Hughes, Peggy (Ed) waitefuneralhome.com “We’re always amazed at what God Snanigan and Patty (Tom) does,” she said. “We are humbled to be a Sirna; 22 grandchildren; 27 part of the work he is doing.” great-grandchildren and six Weidokal said the initiative started great-great-grandchildren. when the Rev. Dave Ambrose, pastor at Heartland, challenged the church to fulfill some of the unmet needs in the community. The first meetings were held in the garage at Hope Community, 200 Highland Drive, Medina, where Stefanie Robinson is the executive director. “It was incredible to be a part of,” Wei- PHOTO PROVIDED dokal said. “Skip (Sipos), of Medina Met- Hundreds of worshippers from Heartland Community Church participate in ropolitan Housing, said he’s never seen a candlelight vigil Christmas Eve at the Medina County Fairgrounds. Country Home Setting • Traditional Services anything like it. This wasn’t just a Heart- Cremation Services and PreNeed Services land thing. It’s the community.” Recovery Community when it opened in He called the groups of community Mary Ann Bauer She lauded the work of husband-and- October 2019. Now, Cathy’s House will be leaders “people of action.” wife team Jon and Stefanie Robinson. the beneficiary of another large gift. “That’s what they are,” Robinson said. 2089 Columbia Road • Valley City, Ohio 44280 “They are doing incredible things in “I was so blown away, humbled and “I’m excited about it.” (330) 483 - 3300 the recovery community,” Weidokal said. grateful,” he said.

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cyan A8 magenta A8 yellow A8 black A8 In this section: Section Comics & puzzles Pages B6-7 Basketball B Saturday, The Wadsworth Classified January 9, boys knock off Page B8 2021 Hudson. S p or t s Page B4 WWW.MEDINA-GAZETTE.COM BOYS BASKETBALL: MENTOR 76, MEDINA 65 BOYS BASKETBALL: BRUNSWICK 79, STRONGSVILLE 53 Mr. 1,000 Massey sixth Devil to reach milestone John Urchek The Gazette STRONGSVILLE — The night belonged to Brunswick senior Tre Massey. Not only did the shooting guard lead the Blue Devils to a 79-53 victory over Greater Cleveland Conference and neighboring rival Strongs- ville with 22 points, Massey became the sixth player from Brunswick (4-2, 1-2) to score 1,000 points. Massey, who already had reached 1,000 for his career over- all, scored 47 points for the Mus- Massey tangs (3-3, 0-2) as a freshman before transferring. “He’s got so much passion and appreciation for basketball,” Brunswick coach Joe Mackey said. “He works harder than any player I’ve coached at his craft. He’s in the gym daily putting in a lot of time, and he’s been a plea- Eyssen sure to coach.” Massey joined Todd Grabowski (1,116), Tom Beeching (1,121), Tyler Ferrell (1,136), Ryan Bad- owski (1,365) and record holder Kyle Goessler (1,432) as players to score 1,000 points in a Brunswick uniform. “It feels good, but I give almost all the credit to my teammates,” he said. “That’s a lot of assists to get to 1,000 points, so I give all the credit to my teammates.” See DEVILS, B4

BOYS BASKETBALL: SPRINGFIELD 56, CLOVERLEAF 49 Bombs away Spartans nail 13 threes to stun much larger Colts Albert Grindle The Gazette WESTFIELD TWP. — The hard counter to Cloverleaf’s outstanding 2-3 zone with players standing 6-foot-8, 6-7 and 6-6 was unveiled to the world Friday. The sources were unexpected, to say the least. Coming off a two-win season, Springfield continued its stun- ning six-day run of upsets by using a five-out offense to per- fection and defeating Cloverleaf 56-49 in Metro Athletic Confer- ence action. Under first-year coach Kyle RON SCHWANE / GAZETTE Dack, the Spartans (4-4, 3-3) Trampush Medina’s Jajuan Jackson scores past Mentor’s Luke Chicone. have knocked off Mogadore (65-51), Woodridge (53-52) and the Colts (3-3, 2-2), who had 18, 13 and 15 victories in 2019-20, since Jan. 2. “Right there is new-way bas- ketball,” Cloverleaf coach Jack Banks said after noting the MAC Stealing the show appears very balanced after Riley favorite Norton. “It was like watching the Houston Rockets last year. Bee killer Chicone does it again with 30 points “It works for them. It doesn’t work for us.” Springfield made 13-of-35 3-pointers, includ- Rick Noland The Youngstown State recruit “You’ve got to give him credit. He’s exploded against the Bees (5-2, ing back to back to take a 53-45 lead late in the The Gazette scored nine of his game-high 30 a great player,” Medina senior Bran- 1-1). He had 39 points in Mentor’s fourth quarter. The Spartans got 20 points, six MEDINA — Luke Chicone now points in the first 1:56 Friday night as don Geschke said. “He went around 76-72 double-overtime Division I rebounds, four assists and three steals from 5-11 has 989 points in his illustrious the Cardinals never trailed, downing us like we weren’t even there. Every- regional semifinal win over Medina Dylan Hanna, who exited with an ankle injury Mentor basketball career. It only the Bees 76-65 in an entertaining bat- body got beat. It wasn’t just one per- last season, and in the teams’ sec- with 6:14 to go, 16 points, four rebounds and seems like 500 of them have come tle between two very talented Greater son. It was the whole team.” ond GCC meeting of 2019-20, seven blocks from 6-4 power forward Joel Justice and 11 points from 5-10 guard Trenton Stevens. against Medina. Cleveland Conference teams. It wasn’t the first time Chicone See BEES, B4 See COLTS, B2

BOYS BASKETBALL: NORMANDY 53, BUCKEYE 41 Defensive adjustment looms large Invaders keep Flood in check after hot start; Bucks get little else offensively Chad Grant the zone defense that had 6-foot-7 Stefan It wasn’t even necessarily an off-night The Gazette Stanic patrolling the middle when they did. shooting that did in the Bucks, although they YORK TWP. — In biblical times when the Stanic ended the night with 24 points, but connected at just a 35% clip (14-for-40). It flood came, Noah built an ark. more important for Normandy were his six was more Buckeye not being able to get shots, On Friday, when Buckeye junior Danny blocks. particular inside the 3-point line. Forced to Flood started making it rain “He is a coach’s dream,” Kuznik said. “On try to work around the zone looks, Buckeye on Normandy, the Invaders defense he makes everything a lot easier for only attempted 11 shots that weren’t from switched defenses and it led everyone else. He makes up for a lot of mis- outside the 3-point line. to a 53-41 Great Lakes Con- takes and on offense he’s a dynamic player. When any Buckeye player drove into the ference loss for the Bucks. There is a reason he has a full ride (to Ash- paint, Normandy did an effective job collaps- With Flood burying his land). He’s a treasure for us.” ing on the ball and forcing a turnover or quick first three triples of the night Buckeye, which was coming off a dominat- exit. and the Bucks (4-2, 3-1) ing 75-50 win over Parma on Tuesday, looked With the game still within reach at 42-35, jumping to a 13-4 lead, Nor- Flood like a completely different team. Buckeye had to contend with the Normandy mandy (6-2, 4-1) switch from Outside of Flood’s 27 points, the Bucks got defense and its offense, which ran a modified man-to-man to a variety of zone defenses. next to nothing from the remainder of the four-corner stall to run minute after minute “Danny Flood got off to a hot start, hitting roster, as no player had more than five points. off the clock. shots off the dribble,” Normandy coach James “None of us attacked the inside,” Flood “We laid an egg when they came back,” Kuznik said. “He’s tough to guard, so we tried said. “We all settled for outside shots. We were Flood said. “That’s why they held the ball. to mix it up.” jacking threes. We weren’t attacking the zone, We’ve got to be better about that and prevent NICK CAMMETT / GAZETTE The Invaders took over the game from that and when you don’t attack it, you can’t expect that from happening.” Buckeye’s Danny Flood shoots over moment, as the Bucks had trouble probing them to come out of it.” See BUCKS, B4 Normandy’s Michael Lannoch.

cyan B1 magenta B1 yellow B1 black B1 B2 Saturday, January 9, 2021 SPORTS The Gazette BROWNS Running game will be key to playoff game Chris Assenheimer ging one snap during his NFL career. Alex Van Pelt, who will take over play his play that is really awesome.” The Gazette NEXT UP Kendall Lamm will replace Conklin if calling for Stefanski on Sunday. Running the ball effectively against WHO: Cleveland The season has shown that when necessary. Chubb is likely chomping at the the Steelers is far from a formality. at Pittsburgh Obviously, a big factor in Cleve- bit to play a significant role in the the Browns run the ball effectively Though Pittsburgh is better against WHEN: 8:15 p.m. land’s rushing attack is Nick Chubb. Browns’ first playoff game since 2002. they most often win. the pass (3rd in the NFL, allowing Sunday Though the Browns have employed “I think Nick is extremely eager 194.4 yards per game), the Steelers That approach doesn’t change Sun- WHERE: Heinz Field a 1-2 punch at running back with to get back out there any and every have been effective against the run, day night, even without head coach TV/RADIO: WKYC Kareem Hunt spelling Chubb, there’s Sunday and compete. That is just the bringing edge rushers hard to shut Kevin Stefanski and TV-3; WKRK no doubt he’s the No. 1. type of guy he is,” quarterback Baker down anything outside the tack- three-time Pro Bowl 92.3-FM; WNCX Despite missing four games with Mayfield said. “This is why we love to les. They rank 10th against the rush left guard Joel Bito- 98.5-FM; WKNR 850-AM a knee sprain, Chubb rushed for have him here. (111.4 yards per game) and 12th at nio, who are on the 1,067 yards and 12 touchdowns. His “We are going to do whatever it 4.3 yard per carry. COVID-19 list and helps you in all other aspects of the game. When you are running the ball TD count is the most for a Cleveland takes to win. If the run game gets Cleveland had more success run- will miss the play- running back since Leroy Kelly had going early, we are going to lean on it well, the play action works well and ning straight ahead in two games off game against the 16 in 1968. early and often.” drop backs. Some teams are more against the Steelers. Pittsburgh Steelers. With Stefanski wanting his backs Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin worried about the run, and that “Obviously, they are a great Chubb “That is what we fresh for the playoffs, Chubb’s car- knows what Chubb brings to the defensive team,” wide receiver Jar- leads to open passes. It really just have done when we ries were cut to 25 over the final two game. vis Landry said. “They have always takes the fight out of a lot of guys have had success all year,” said right regular-season games. He rushed for “I am not in control of how much been that way since as long as I can when you are running them over in tackle Jack Conklin, who was named 104 yards on 14 attempts in a 24-22 we see of him, but I respect his game,” remember. We are going to have to be the run game.” first-team All-Pro on Friday. “It has win over the Steelers in the finale, but Tomlin said. “I have always respected as sound as we can on the offensive been running the ball, and I do not Conklin’s availability is in ques- most of the yards came on a 47-yard his game. I did not see anything last side of the ball for sure.” think we change that now. It is always tion after he missed practice Friday jaunt on the opening drive. weekend in the stadium that I had the goal, and I think that is what really with an illness, and Michael Dunn, Contact Chris Assenheimer at (440) 329-7136 “It is important to have those guys not seen over the course of his career or [email protected]. Like him on the offensive linemen want to do. who was promoted from the practice fresh throughout the course of the in Cleveland or even in Athens, Ga., Facebook and follow him @CAwesomeheimer “When you can run the ball, it squad, will fill in for Bitonio after log- game,” said offensive coordinator prior to that. There is a consistency in on Twitter.

BROWNS NOTES Facility finally reopens Team has first practice of week after COVID-19 shutdown Scott Petrak back M.J. Stewart Jr. (calf) and right guard The Gazette Wyatt Teller (ankle) also were listed as ques- The Browns practiced for the first time tionable. this week Friday afternoon once the NFL Practice squad center Javon Patterson was allowed them to open the facility in Berea. activated from the COVID list. It had been closed since Tuesday following a Shuffling the deck COVID-19 outbreak. Stefanski announced pass game coordinator/ All-Pro right tackle Jack Conklin (illness) receivers coach Chad O’Shea was back at and starting cornerback Terrance Mitchell practice after testing positive for COVID-19 last (not injury related) didn’t join their team- week and missing the finale. His return allows mates, were listed as questionable on the chief of staff Callie Brownson to coach the tight ends, as Drew Petzing is out after testing positive official injury report and their availability Tuesday. for the playoff game Sunday night against Coaching assistant Ryan Cordell will lead the the Steelers was in doubt. offensive line for the second straight game. That’s only part of the ros- Line coach Bill Callahan and assistant Scott ter uncertainty surrounding Peters are out after testing positive. Peters was identified as a close contact of Callahan last the Browns before their first Saturday, then tested positive Friday — the playoff game since 2002. organization’s only positive of the day. Eight players are on the With Jeff Howard out, Brandon Lynch will coach COVID-19 reserve list. Left the defensive backs. l The Browns changed plans and will fly to guard Joel Bitonio, safety Pittsburgh on Saturday because the medical Ronnie Harrison and receiver Stefanski experts consider that safer than traveling by bus KhaDarel Hodge tested posi- given the COVID situation. tive this week and are out for the game, as is safety Jovante Moffatt, who was identified Huge honor Friday as a close contact. Garrett was chosen first-team All-Pro for the first time after being the No. 1 pick in the 2017 AARON JOSEFCZYK / GAZETTE Cornerbacks Denzel Ward and Kevin John- draft. Conklin also made the first team. He was son, linebacker Malcolm Smith and tight end selected as a rookie in 2016 with the Titans and Cloverleaf’s Jake Trampush pushes the ball against Springfield’s Dylan Hanna. Below, Harrison Bryant went on the list last week signed with the Browns in March. the Colts’ Logan Forbes scores while being fouled by the Spartans’ Joel Justice. and potentially could return in time to play, Bitonio and Teller were second-team selections. “It is nice, but we have bigger things in front but coach Kevin Stefanski didn’t rule them of us,” Garrett said. “I could not have done it out or update their availability. without the guys on the line with me and the COLTS “I’ll just let the protocols be what they seven behind me.” From B1 are,” he said. “When you’re on the list, you’re The All-Pro team is selected by a nationwide Knowing they couldn’t on. And when you’re off, you’re off.” panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the NFL. attack inside whatsoever If they’re going to play, they must be acti- Garrett got 36 votes, trailing only Pittsburgh’s against 6-8 Logan Forbes, 6-7 vated by 4 p.m. Saturday. T.J. Watt (47) among edge rushers. Conklin Nate Riley and 6-6 Jake Tram- Conklin was named first-team All-Pro for received 18 votes. Bitonio (16) trailed Quenton push, the Spartans drew all the second time Friday but didn’t practice. Nelson of the Colts (24), and Teller (10) finished behind Washington’s Brandon Scherff (23½). three away from the rim and The league protocols stipulate if someone Center J.C. Tretter and Charley Hughlett got a ran a basic weave that waited has symptoms consistent with COVID-19, vote apiece. until the Colts were slow on a he must isolate. If Conklin continues to test switch. negative for COVID-19 over the weekend, he Your turn Cloverleaf was forced out could be eligible to play. Michael Dunn is expected to start in place of of its signature matchup 2-3 Kendall Lamm would start for Conklin. Bitonio. Dunn was undrafted in 2017, spent time in the AAF and XFL, didn’t appear in a game until almost entirely — the Colts Defensive end Myles Garrett (shoulder), this year and has played one snap on offense. still tried it a handful of times who joined Conklin on the AP All-Pro first Stefanski was glad Dunn got practice time — and played a mixture of team, and defensive tackle Sheldon Richard- between Tretter and left tackle Jedrick Wills. “That is the benefit of getting on the field today man and half-court trap. son (neck) were listed as questionable, but Hanna and Co. still capitalized Stefanski expects them to play. is for players to get into different spots and have some of those communication things going on,” despite rarely attempting to “I’m confident about those two guys,” he he said. “Michael is like a lot of players. We may get to the rim. said. be counting on him Sunday, so we trust in their Getting the bigs out of preparation. He is somebody who is always on He sounded less sure about Mitchell. the paint also helped with “I don’t have a sense,” Stefanski said of point in what we are doing, gives a great look and can fill in at multiple spots on the offensive line.” rebounding, as the Spar- Mitchell’s availability. tans won the category 29-28 Ward, Mitchell and Johnson are the team’s Time away despite using only two play- top three cornerbacks, so the secondary Stefanski plans to watch the game from ers — Justice and 6-2 Brysyn could be severely short-handed against his basement. He’s allowed by NFL rules to Frashuer — taller than 5-11. communicate with the coaches and players in the Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and “It all comes down to mak- receivers JuJu Smith-Schuster, Chase Clay- locker room until kickoff. He can’t communicate with anyone on the field from 90 minutes before ing shots, and they made a lot pool and Diontae Johnson. kickoff through the end of the game. of shots,” Banks said. “Uncertainty’s been the name of the “I will address the team the night before the Cloverleaf was led by 14 game,” Stefanski said of the cornerback sit- game like I normally do,” he said. “Once it is points, seven rebounds and uation. “So we’ve got plans and we’ll adjust game time and in that locker room, Coach (Mike) Priefer will be serving that role. I have a ton of four assists from Trampush. Frashuer, who had taken one Contact Albert Grindle at (330) 721- as need be.” faith in him. The guys know the message. They Riley finished with 10 points, shot all night, drilled a clutch 4043 or [email protected]. Rookie receiver/punt returner Donovan do not need a Zoom call from me before the eight rebounds, seven assists, 3-pointer soon thereafter and Springfield 56, Peoples-Jones cleared the concussion proto- game to understand what they need to do.” four steals and two blocks, Justice delivered the dagger Cloverleaf 49 col and practiced after getting hurt Sunday Contact Scott Petrak at (440) 329-7253 Forbes scored six of his 10 that made the score 53-45 with in the playoff-clinching win over the Steel- or [email protected]. Like him on Facebook SPRINGFIELD 12 11 16 17 — 56 points in the opening minutes 2:17 remaining. CLOVERLEAF 9 15 11 14 — 49 ers. He was listed as questionable. 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cyan B2 magenta B2 yellow B2 black B2 The Gazette SPORTS Saturday, January 9, 2021 B3 COMMENTARY: BROWNS Reality crashing anticipated playoff party ou can’t make this stuff up. Even but we live in our real lives. team to ruin a season or imperil a trip time in eight days? if you could, you wouldn’t dare. In the big picture, sports serve as to the playoffs. Regardless of what hap- Everything has already gone wrong Y It’s for moments like this that background music that is lovely to pens in Pittsburgh on Sunday night, for the Browns this week, but if every- the phrases, “I mean, really?” and, look at and delightful to know. So, it’s this will still go down, for a number of thing goes right for them Sunday, this “Seriously?” were invented. The team important to keep everything in per- reasons, as one of the best and most is a Ken Burns documentary waiting to that has the longest playoff drought in spective. important post-Paul Brown Browns happen. the NFL finally wins a game that puts it But I mean, really? seasons ever. The natural and understandable into the playoffs, and 48 hours later the Jim Ingraham Seriously? It should also be pointed out that knee-jerk reaction to this week’s team is gutted by COVID-19. I’ve lost count. Is it 10 or 15 Browns just because their head coach, a few COVID clothesline is to summon the Talk about bait and switch. life frequently isn’t fair. The world of players and/or coaches who have been assistant coaches and enough players over-worked, nearly-hoarse “Woe is The way it’s supposed to work is sports isn’t always fair, either, but we COVID-ed out of the picture for Sun- to make the fans nervous will be sitting Us” Cleveland Chorus for a couple of that we flock to the world of sports to roll with it when it happens because it’s day night in Pittsburgh? Or are we clos- out “The Steelers! The Sequel!” doesn’t verses, asking why this is happening escape from our problems and head- only the world of sports. We curse and ing in on 20? It seems to change daily mean the Browns have no chance of now, on the eve of the playoffs rather aches in the real world. The real world move on. and rarely for the better. winning. than the week of, say, the Jacksonville isn’t supposed to invade the world of This is different. This is the real world Everyone and every team has had to It does mean they have an increased game. sports. This is our turf — not reality’s as an uninvited guest, violating the deal with it this season, but the Browns chance of losing and a legitimate Like Kevin Stefanski’s first season — but reality just took a wrong turn sanctity of the serenity we seek when are the only NFL team that has had to excuse for the ages if they do, but this hasn’t been challenging enough, right? and, well, here we are. The real world is escaping to the world of sports. deal with it after having reached the is also the stuff from which movies are As they say in the what-is-it busi- holding the Browns hostage. Put another way: This stinks. I could playoffs for the first time in almost 20 made, legends are born, reputations ness: It is what it is. If this would have happened back use a more graphic word, but this is years. are polished and Mayfields are Bak- Sunday will either be the Browns’ in the ‘60s when No. 32 was playing, the journalism world, and we have our Industry leaders once again! ered. most impressive win ever or their most Jim Brown would have kicked COVID’s boundaries. Frankly, it’s surprising that there hav- Where were you when the Browns explainable defeat. butt and that would have been that, This is also not to trivialize the en’t been even more COVID brush fires — without their head coach and a They’re playing with house money because the world of sports is sup- seriousness of COVID-19 and the pan- than the ones that have surfaced in the half-dozen (or more) players — went now. They’re 11-5 with a chance to go posed to be the toy department of life. demic that has turned our lives upside league this season, given the amount of on the road into Pittsburgh and, facing 12-5 but a better chance at 11-6. At the We come here for thrills and chills, down for almost a year. Obviously, the sweating, spitting, heavy breathing and a future Hall of Fame quarterback in start of the season, how many Browns not for ills and spills. It isn’t supposed world of sports isn’t as important as bleeding that goes on in an NFL game. their first playoff game in nearly 20 fans wouldn’t have signed up for that? to be this ... this ... real-life thing. Real real life. We visit the world of sports, It only takes one outbreak within a years, beat the Steelers for the second Contact Jim Ingraham at [email protected].

TV & RADIO TRANSACTIONS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP Basketball FOOTBALL National Football League NBA Former College men: Ohio State noon BTN BUFFALO BILLS — Promoted WR Duke Williams and OL Jordan Devey to the Dodgers at Rutgers WKNR 850-AM active roster. EASTERN CONFERENCE CLEVELAND BROWNS — Placed S Atlantic Division manager College men: Alabama at Auburn noon ESPN2 Jovante Moffatt on the reserve/ W L Pct. GB Tommy COVID-19 list. Activated C Javon Philadelphia 7 2 .778 — College men: St. John’s at Creighton noon FS1 Patterson from the practice squad Boston 7 3 .700 ½ Lasorda, reserve/COVID-19 list. New York 5 4 .556 2 College men: Miami at N.C. State noon STO GREEN BAY PACKERS — Signed WR Brooklyn 5 5 .500 2½ right, and Chris Blair, S Innis Gaines and LB Ray Toronto 1 6 .143 5 College men: Texas at West Virginia 1 p.m. ESPN Wilborn to reserve/future contracts for Southeast Division Fred Claire, the 2021 season. W L Pct. GB Dodgers’ vice High school girls: Brookside 1 p.m. WEOL INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Promoted Orlando 6 3 .667 — OT Jared Veldheer and RB Darius at Keystone 100.3-FM, 930-AM Anderson to the active roster. Atlanta 4 4 .500 1½ president, PHILADELPHIA EAGLES — Signed CB Charlotte 4 5 .444 2 hoist the World College men: Tennessee at Texas A&M 2 p.m. ESPN2 Kevon Seymour to a reserve/futures Miami 3 4 .429 2 contract for the 2021 season. Washington 2 7 .222 4 Series Trophy College men: Seton Hall at DePaul 2 p.m. FS1 SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — Promoted RB Central Division Alex Collins to the active roster. W L Pct. GB in 1987. College men: Fordham at Duquesne 2 p.m. NBCSN WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM — Indiana 6 2 .750 — Promoted WR Dontrelle Inman to the Cleveland 5 4 .556 1½ College men: Florida State at Pittsburgh 2 p.m. STO active roster. Milwaukee 5 4 .556 1½ Chicago 4 5 .444 2½ NBA: Denver at Philadelphia 3 p.m. NBA Detroit 2 7 .222 4½ AP FILE College men: Baylor at TCU 3 p.m. ESPN WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division College men: Connecticut at Butler 4 p.m. CBSSN AMERICA’S LINE W L Pct. GB Dallas 4 4 .500 — College men: Texas Tech at Iowa State 4 p.m. ESPN2 NFL San Antonio 4 4 .500 — Favorite Points O/U Underdog New Orleans 4 5 .444 ½ Former Dodgers Today College men: Tulane at Houston 4 p.m. ESPNU AFC Wild Card Playoffs Houston 3 4 .429 ½ BILLS 6 51½ Colts Memphis 3 6 .333 1½ College men: Nevada (Las Vegas) 4 p.m. FS1 NFC Wild Card Playoffs Northwest Division at Colorado State SEAHAWKS 3 42½ Rams W L Pct. GB NFC Wild Card Playoffs Utah 5 4 .556 — College men: Oklahoma at Kansas 4:30 p.m. CBS Bucs 8½ 44½ WASHINGTON Portland 4 4 .500 ½ Sunday Oklahoma City 4 4 .500 ½ skipper dies at 93 College men: Kentucky at Florida 5 p.m. ESPN AFC Wild Card Playoffs Denver 3 5 .375 1½ Ravens 3 55 TITANS Minnesota 2 6 .250 2½ College men: Oklahoma State 6 p.m. ESPN2 NFC Wild Card Playoffs Pacific Division SAINTS 10 47½ Bears W L Pct. GB HOF manager Lasorda had heart attack at Kansas State AFC Wild Card Playoffs L.A. Clippers 6 3 .667 — STEELERS 6 47½ Browns NBA: Miami at Washington 7 p.m. NBA Phoenix 6 3 .667 — COLLEGE FOOTBALL L.A. Lakers 6 3 .667 — From wire reports Football College men: Clemson at North Carolina 7 p.m. ESPN Favorite Points O/U Underdog Golden State 4 4 .500 1½ Monday Sacramento 4 4 .500 1½ Tommy Lasorda, the fiery Hall College women: Iowa at Northwestern 7 p.m. BTN National Championship Thursday’s games Donald, Kelce unanimous All-Pros Alabama 8 75½ Ohio State Brooklyn 122, Philadelphia 109 of Fame manager who guided the High school boys: The Battle Showcase, 7 p.m. FS1 Cleveland 94, Memphis 90 NBA Portland 135, Minnesota 117 Los Angeles Dodgers to two World Dynamic defensive star Aaron Donald John Paul II vs. iSchool of Lewisville Favorite Points O/U Underdog San Antonio 118, L.A. Lakers 109 Series titles and later became an and unstoppable tight end Travis Kelce BUCKS 11½ NL Cavaliers Dallas 124, Denver 117 (OT) were unanimous choices for The AP NFL NBA: Cleveland 8 p.m. FSO 76ERS 4½ NL Nuggets Friday’s games ambassador for the sport he loved at Milwaukee WEOL 100.3-FM, 930-AM Heat 3½ NL WIZARDS Detroit 110, Phoenix 105 (OT) All-Pro Team. Green Bay quarterback Hawks 4½ 227½ HORNETS Oklahoma City 101, New York 89 during his 71 years with the fran- Aaron Rodgers was selected for the WNZN 89.1-FM, WMMS 100.7-FM PACERS 3 217½ Suns Boston 116, Washington 107 third time, finishing ahead of Kansas WTAM 1100-AM Spurs 6½ 230½ T’WOLVES Charlotte 118, New Orleans 110 chise, died. He was 93. MAVERICKS 7 216½ Magic Houston 132, Orlando 90 The Dodgers said Friday that he City’s Patrick Mahomes in voting College men: Georgetown at Syracuse 8 p.m. ESPN2 Blazers 2½ NL KINGS Memphis 115, Brooklyn 110 from a nationwide panel of 50 media Utah 131, Milwaukee 118 had a heart attack at his home in members who regularly cover the COLLEGE BASKETBALL Chicago at L.A. Lakers, late College men: Nevada (Reno) 9 p.m. CBSSN Favorite Points Underdog Fullerton, Califor- league. Last season’s Super Bowl MVP at San Diego State RUTGERS 3½ Ohio State L.A. Clippers at Golden State, late Toronto at Sacramento, late nia. Resuscitation shared second-team honors with Josh Today’s games Allen of Buffalo. Tennessee running College men: UCLA at Arizona 9 p.m. ESPN Denver at Philadelphia, 3 p.m. attempts were Atlanta at Charlotte, 7 p.m. back Derrick Henry, who ran for High school boys: The Battle Showcase, 9 p.m. FS1 Miami at Washington, 7 p.m. made on the way 2,027 yards to win his second Air Nado vs. Bates Fundamentals Phoenix at Indiana, 7 p.m. consecutive rushing title, was named FOOTBALL Cleveland at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. to a hospital, where San Antonio at Minnesota, 8 p.m. he was pronounced All-Pro for the first time after leading the Football NFL playoffs Orlando at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. AFC South champion Titans to their first Portland at Sacramento, 10 p.m. dead shortly before division title in 12 years. NFL: AFC Wild Card Round, 1:05 p.m. CBS WILD-CARD PLAYOFFS Sunday’s games Today’s games Utah at Detroit, 3 p.m. 11 p.m. Thursday. l The Dallas Cowboys fired defensive Indianapolis at Buffalo WKRK 92.3-FM Indianapolis at Buffalo, 1:05 p.m. Chicago at L.A. Clippers, 4 p.m. Lasorda had a coordinator Mike Nolan after their Los Angeles Rams at Seattle, 4:40 p.m. Denver at New York, 6 p.m. defense allowed a franchise record NFL: NFC Wild Card Round, 4:40 p.m. FOX Tampa Bay at Washington, 8:15 p.m. Oklahoma City at Brooklyn, 6 p.m. history of heart Lasorda L.A. Rams at Seattle WKRK 92.3-FM Sunday’s games L.A. Lakers at Houston, 7 p.m. in points and finished 31st in the NFL Baltimore at Tennessee, 1:05 p.m. Miami at Boston, 7 p.m. problems, includ- against the run in his only season. NFL: NFC Wild Card Round, 8:15 p.m. NBC Chicago at New Orleans, 4:40 p.m. San Antonio at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Coach Mike McCarthy hired Nolan from Cleveland at Pittsburgh, 8:15 p.m. Toronto at Golden State, 8:30 p.m. ing a heart attack in 1996 that Tampa Bay at Washington WKRK 92.3-FM Monday’s games ended his managerial career and New Orleans, where he was coaching Memphis at Cleveland, 7 p.m. linebackers, when McCarthy replaced 2020 NFL All-Pros Milwaukee at Orlando, 7 p.m. another in 2012 that required him Jason Garrett a year ago. Golf New York at Charlotte, 7 p.m. FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE Phoenix at Washington, 7 p.m. to have a pacemaker. l Michigan has decided to stick PGA Tour: The Sentry Tournament 6 p.m. GOLF QUARTERBACK — Aaron Rodgers, Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. He had just returned home Tues- with coach Jim Harbaugh, finalizing Green Bay New Orleans at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. a new, five-year deal that cuts his of Champions, third round, RUNNING BACK — Derrick Henry, Indiana at Sacramento, 10 p.m. day after being hospitalized since from Lahaina, Hawaii Tennessee Toronto at Portland, 10 p.m. guaranteed compensation but gives TIGHT END — Travis Kelce, Kansas City Nov. 8 with heart issues. him an opportunity to make up for the WIDE RECEIVERS — Davante Adams, THURSDAY Green Bay; Stefon Diggs, Buffalo; Lasorda attended the Dodgers’ financial loss if he can start winning Hockey Tyreek Hill, Kansas City championships. The school will pay him LEFT TACKLE — David Bakhtiari, Green Cavaliers 94, Grizzlies 90 Game 6 victory over the Tampa College men: Michigan 4:30 p.m. BTN Bay Bay Rays on Oct. 27 in Texas that $4 million in 2021 with a chance to make at Michigan State RIGHT TACKLE — Jack Conklin, Cleveland CLEVELAND (94): Nance Jr. 7-7 0-0 18, nearly $8 million in the fifth year of his LEFT GUARD — Quenton Nelson, Osman 6-19 0-2 16, Drummond 9-20 clinched the team’s first World Indianapolis 4-6 22, Dotson 3-12 2-4 9, Okoro 3-9 contract. RIGHT GUARD — Brandon Scherff, 1-2 8, McGee 5-7 2-2 13, Stevens 1-3 Series title since 1988. He had l The New York Jets became the latest SUNDAY Washington 0-0 2, Maker 0-0 0-0 0, Wade 2-2 0-0 served in the role of special adviser NFL team to interview San Francisco CENTER — Corey Linsley, Green Bay 6. Totals 36-79 9-16 94. 49ers defensive coordinator Robert MEMPHIS (90): Anderson 4-12 0-0 10, to team owner and chairman Mark Basketball FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE Clarke 7-11 0-0 14, Valanciunas 6-11 Saleh for a head coaching vacancy. EDGE RUSHERS — T.J. Watt, 4-4 17, Brooks 4-13 1-2 11, Jones 4-9 Walter for the last 14 years, and College men: Providence at Xavier 11 a.m. FOX Pittsburgh; Myles Garrett, Cleveland 0-0 9, Tillman 1-4 0-0 2, Dieng 2-5 INTERIOR LINEMEN — Aaron Donald, 2-2 7, Allen 2-5 0-0 6, Bane 2-6 0-0 6, maintained a frequent presence at Basketball College women: Dayton noon ESPNU| Los Angeles Rams; DeForest Buckner, Melton 4-7 0-0 8. Totals 36-83 7-8 90. Indianapolis Cleveland 19 27 21 27 — 94 games sitting in Walter’s box. at George Washington LINEBACKERS — Fred Warner, San Francisco; Bobby Wagner, Seattle; Memphis 24 21 24 21 — 90 Lasorda worked as a player, Mavs player has COVID-19 College men: Minnesota at Iowa 2:30 p.m. BTN Darius Leonard, Indianapolis 3-Point Goals—Cleveland 13-30 (Nance CORNERBACKS — Xavien Howard, Jr. 4-4, Osman 4-11, Wade 2-2, Okoro scout, manager and front office The Dallas Mavericks encountered NBA: Utah at Detroit 3 p.m. NBA Miami; Jalen Ramsey, Los Angeles Rams 1-4, Dotson 1-8), Memphis 11-31 executive with the Dodgers dating their first significant COVID-19 issue as SAFETIES — Tyrann Mathieu, Kansas (Bane 2-4, Allen 2-5, Anderson 2-7, the NBA attempts to play this season City; Minkah Fitzpatrick, Pittsburgh Brooks 2-7, Dieng 1-2, Valanciunas to their roots in Brooklyn. College women: Iowa State 4 p.m. ESPNU and Budda Baker, Arizona (tie) 1-2, Jones 1-3). Fouled Out—None. outside of a quarantined environment. at Texas Tech Rebounds—Cleveland 37 (Drummond He compiled a 1,599-1,439 record, Before their flight from Denver to Dallas, FIRST-TEAM SPECIAL TEAMS 15), Memphis 48 (Valanciunas 10). College women: Oregon at California 4 p.m. PAC-12 PLACEKICKER — Jason Sanders, Miami Assists—Cleveland 24 (Osman 7), won World Series titles in 1981 and ‘88, the Mavericks learned a player on the PUNTER — Jake Bailey, New England Memphis 27 (Jones 6). Total Fouls— trip had tested positive for COVID-19. College men: Cincinnati 4:30 p.m. ESPN2 KICK RETURNER— Cordarrelle Cleveland 14, Memphis 17. four National League pennants and Patterson, Chicago l All-Star point guard Kemba Walker at Wichita State PUNT RETURNER — Gunner Olszewski, eight division titles while serving as has been cleared to begin practicing, New England Dodgers manager from 1977-96. College women: South Carolina 5 p.m. ESPN SPECIAL TEAMER — George Odum, the Boston Celtics announced. Walker at Kentucky Indianapolis He was elected to baseball’s Hall hasn’t played this season after receiving LONG SNAPPER — Morgan Cox, a stem cell injection in his left knee prior Baltimore of Fame in 1997 as a manager. He College men: Indiana at Nebraska 6 p.m. BTN LOCAL SCHEDULE to the start of training camp last month. SECOND-TEAM OFFENSE guided the U.S. to a baseball gold l The G League will crown its 2021 College men: Colgate at Boston 6 p.m. CBSSN QUARTERBACK — Josh Allen, Buffalo, Today and Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City (tie) medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. champion in a bubble, just as the NBA College women: North Florida at Stetson 6 p.m. ESPNU RUNNING BACK — Alvin Kamara, New NBA Lasorda was the franchise’s lon- did last season. Plans were announced Orleans Cleveland at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. for the G League season, which will NBA: Miami at Boston 7 p.m. NBA TIGHT END — Vacant gest-tenured active employee since WIDE RECEIVERS — DeAndre Hopkins, MEN’S BASKETBALL be condensed and played at the Walt College men: Maryland at Illinois 8 p.m. BTN Arizona; Justin Jefferson, Minnesota; Ohio State at Rutgers, noon Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully Disney World resort in Lake Buena Calvin Ridley, Atlanta, DK Metcalf, Vista, Fla. Teams have been given a Seattle, and Cole Beasley, Buffalo (tie) GIRLS BASKETBALL retired in 2016 after 67 years. He LEFT TACKLE — Garett Bolles, Denver Columbia at Black River, 1:30 p.m. preliminary plan calling for games to Football Ryan Ramczyk, New drew standing ovations when intro- RIGHT TACKLE — Mentor at Brunswick, 2 p.m. begin around Feb. 8. Orleans duced at games in recent years. NFL: AFC Wild Card Round, 1:05 p.m. ABC, ESPN LEFT GUARD — Joel Bitonio, Cleveland Buckeye at Normandy, 2 p.m. Baltimore at Tennessee ESPN, FREEFORM RIGHT GUARD — Wyatt Teller, Cleveland Woodridge at Cloverleaf, 2:30 p.m. He often proclaimed, “I bleed CENTER — Ryan Kelly, Indianapolis, Barberton at Highland, 2:30 p.m. Golf WKRK 92.3-FM and Frank Ragnow, Detroit Toledo Notre Dame Academy at Medina, Dodger blue” and he kept a bronze 5:30 p.m. NFL: NFC Wild Card Round, 4:40 p.m. CBS SECOND-TEAM DEFENSE plaque on his desk reading: “Dodger English by one at Kapalua Chicago at New Orleans NICKELODEON EDGE RUSHERS — Khalil Mack, WRESTLING Chicago; Za’Darius Smith, Green Bay Buckeye/Medina at Mentor Lake Stadium was his address, but every Harris English finished with a 10-foot WKRK 92.3-FM INTERIOR LINEMEN — Chris Jones, Catholic, 10 a.m. ballpark was his home. Kansas City; Cam Heyward, Pittsburgh birdie to cap off an ideal day at the Sentry NFL: AFC Wild Card Round, 8:15 p.m. NBC LINEBACKERS — Devin White, Tampa BOYS/GIRLS BOWLING l Right-hander Jhoulys Chacín and Tournament of Champions in Kapalua, Cleveland at Pittsburgh WKRK 92.3-FM Bay; Demario Davis, New Orleans; Medina at G-Men Classic (SkyLane the New York Yankees agreed to a minor Hawaii, with a 6-under 67, giving him a Lavonte David, Tampa Bay, and Bowling), 12 p.m. WNCX 98.5-FM Roquan Smith, Chicago (tie) league contract. The 33-year-old would two-shot lead over a quartet of players WKNR 850-AM, La Mega 87.7-FM CORNERBACKS — Jaire Alexander, BOYS/SWIMMING get an $800,000 salary in the major that includes defending champion Justin Green Bay; Tre’Davious White, Buffalo Brunswick/Medina at Greater Cleveland leagues if added to the 40-man roster. Thomas. With virtually no wind, rare for SAFETIES — Jamal Adams, Seattle; Conference championships (Solon), Jessie Bates III, Cincinnati 1 p.m. He was 1-0 with a 7.20 ERA in five the Plantation Course, scores remained Golf innings over two relief appearances for low and several players were stacked SECOND-TEAM GYMNASTICS PGA Tour: The Sentry Tournament 4 p.m. NBC SPECIAL TEAMS Atlanta last season. up behind him. That includes Masters Brunswick at McGee Invitational (Dublin l Left-hander Stephen Tarpley was of Champions, final round, PLACEKICKER — Justin Tucker, Baltimore Jerome), TBA champion Dustin Johnson, who hit it close PUNTER — Jack Fox, Detroit claimed by the New York Mets off waivers enough all round to make a few putts in his from Lahaina, Hawaii Kick Returner — Andre Roberts, Buffalo Punt Returner — Jakeem Grant, Miami from the Miami Marlins. The 27-year-old round of 65. He was at 14-under 132, PGA Tour: The Sentry Tournament 6 p.m. GOLF SPECIAL TEAMER — Matthew Slater, Sunday was 2-2 with one save and a 9.000 ERA two shots ahead of Thomas, PGA New England of Champions, final round, LONG SNAPPER — Luke Rhodes, NFL PLAYOFFS in 11 innings over 12 games last year, champion Collin Morikawa (65), Daniel Lahaina, Hawaii Indianapolis Cleveland at Pittsburgh, 8:15 p.m. striking out 11 and walking eight. Berger (65) and Ryan Palmer (67).

cyan B3 magenta B3 yellow B3 black B3 B4 Saturday, January 9, 2021 HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS The Gazette BOYS BASKETBALL Grizzlies rally to beat Hudson WADSWORTH — Thanks to a fourth-quar- Barberton 59, Highland 55 ter comeback, the Wadsworth boys basketball GRANGER TWP. — This one did not count team has regained a pulse in the Suburban toward the Suburban League American Conference League National Conference race. standings because the teams had already played, The Grizzlies dominated the final eight but the Magics (3-2) got a little revenge against the Hornets (7-4). Rob Huttner (21 points) and Adam minutes against second-place Hudson on Coss (career-high 14) led Highland, which trailed Friday, leading to a desperately needed 66-53 22-12 after one quarter and 47-34 after three. victory. “I am so incredibly proud Results Boys of the fight these kids Lorain County League showed tonight,” coach Columbia 93, Black River 75 COLUMBIA 26 27 22 8 — 93 Mike Moser said. “We chal- BLACK RIVER 18 16 21 20 — 75 Columbia — Caleb Borling 6-3-18, George Wilson 3-1-8, Trevor Hottell lenged them to compete for 4-2-13, Brandon Fisher 6-6-19, Reece Miller 3-0-8, Dante Cirigliano 0-0-0, Nathan Borling 4-2-13, Owen Menge 2-2-6, Kody Hall 0-2-2, Vince Berardi 32 minutes no matter the 1-1-4, Marco Cirigliano 1-0-2, Gavin Tollett 0-0-0. TOTALS: 30-19-93. Black River — Cayden Hinderman-Powell 3-1-7, Peter Jeske 5-0- score. They did that and 10, Daniel Jeske 3-3-9, Logan Clifford 6-0-15, John Kray 7-0-18, Jared more. They fought as a team Bradford 1-1-3, Blake Hopkins 0-0-0, Eric Groesser 2-0-4, Evan Ladina Callaghan 2-0-4, Stephen Kubitza 3-0-6, Chase McKenzie 0-0-0. TOTALS: 32-5-75. and refused to lose.” 3-point goals — C. Borling 3, T. Hottell 3, N. Borling 3, Miller 2, Berardi, Wilson, Fisher, Kray 4, Clifford 2. Records — Columbia (5-1, 5-1), Black Wadsworth (6-3, 3-2) still trails Brecksville River (2-4, 2-4). Junior varsity — Black River won.

(7-1, 3-0) by two losses after beating the Explor- Suburban League ers (2-1, 1-1) with a 24-7 advantage in the Wadsworth 66, Hudson 53 HUDSON 12 18 16 7 — 53 fourth, when it made 13-of-14 free throws. The WADSWORTH 18 6 18 24 — 66 Hudson — Aidan Lal 3-1-7, Dave Gentry 5-3-14, Michael Klein 2-0-4, Grizzlies have yet to play Cuyahoga Falls and J.D. Taylor 1-2-5, Tyler Miller 10-0-21, Carter Buzzelli 1-0-2, Ryan Evans 0-0-0, Cole Trautman 0-0-0, Jack Whitman 0-0-0, Colt Pallay 0-0-0. Twinsburg. TOTALS: 22-6-53. Solomon Callaghan led the way with 21 Wadsworth — Maxx Bosley 2-4-9, Connor Sams 4-4-12, Owen Simmons 2-0-5, Solomon Callaghan 7-4-21, Caden Madigan 2-5-10, Scot points. Connor Sams (12 points) and Caden Dallas 0-0-0, Alex Risher 3-0-9, Alex Neville 0-0-0. TOTALS: 20-17-66. 3-point goals — Gentry, Taylor, Miller, Callaghan 3, Risher 3, Madigan, Madigan (10) also reached double figures. Simmons, Bosley. Records — Hudson (2-1, 1-1), Wadsworth (6-3, 3-2). Junior varsity — Hudson 43, Wadsworth 42. In other games: Non-league Columbia 93, Black River 75 Barberton 59, Highland 55 BARBERTON 22 9 16 12 — 59 HIGHLAND 12 10 12 21 — 55 SULLIVAN TWP. — The Raiders (5-1, 5-1) roared Barberton — Jamair Blackmon 3-2-9, Glenn Parker 6-2-14, Bennett to a 53-34 halftime lead and made 14 3-pointers to Miller 1-0-2, Tony Fox 6-1-14, Anthony Cook Jr. 7-1-16, Chanden Lee 1-0- bury the Pirates (2-4, 2-4) in Lorain County League 2, Dylan Sutton 0-0-0, Treylan King 1-0-2. TOTALS: 25-6-59. Highland — Rob Huttner 10-3-24, Hunter Winston 3-0-9, Will Hoynes action. Freshman guard John Kray had a career-high 0-3-3, Josh Lees 0-0-0, Carson Levandowski 1-1-3, Rian Klein 1-0-2, 18 points to lead Black River, while Logan Clifford Adam Coss 5-0-14. TOTALS: 20-7-55. 3-point goals — Blackmon, Fox, Cook, Coss 4, Winston 3, Huttner. (15 points) and Peter Jeske (10) also reached double Records — Barberton (3-2), Highland (7-4). Junior varsity — Highland figures. 39, Barberton 31.

RON SCHWANE / GAZETTE BOWLING Medina’s Carter Hipp drives on Mentor’s Cael Gray. Brooks, Blue Devils scare Mentor on an iffy call with 6:24 to play in the open- BEES ing quarter, led Medina with 14 points on MEDINA — The Brunswick Trevor Horman (308, 134-174). From B1 4-for-13 shooting and got his only assist boys bowling team made In another match: midway through the fourth period. Starting he buried a 35-footer at the buzzer to lift reigning Greater Cleveland shooting guard Jajuan Jackson (4 points, 4 Girl the Cardinals (2-0, 1-0) to an 81-80 victory. Conference champion Mentor rebounds), who exited with 2:50 to play, and Mentor 2,186, Chicone, though, was more concerned sweat Friday, but ultimately center Christian Howard (6, 3, 3 assists) also about atoning for a 94-81 loss at Medina in fell 2,712-2,519 at Medina Brunswick 1,998 spent the night in foul trouble. the first round of GCC play last season. AMF Lanes. MENTOR — The Blue Devils Other than Geschke, the bright spots “This is one of the toughest places to play Alex Brooks (444, 245- (1-1, 0-1) were led by Madelyn for the Bees in a mostly fast-paced game Brooks Spurio Spurio (335, 168-167), Mikayla in the state,” he said. “It definitely means a 199) paced the Blue Devils were three backups: center Matt Spatny (10 Craig (333, 178-155) and Makayla lot to us. (3-1, 2-1) and was followed and Blake Schumacher (341, Duck (321, 172-149) in GCC “It’s just my competitive nature. Year in, points), point guard Carter Hipp (8 points, by Jordan Tucker (428, 223- 177-164) also posted solid action at Medina AMF Lanes. year out, they’re one of the best teams in 3 rebounds, 6 assists) and wing Michael 205). scores. Nina Bauman (292, 154-138) also the state and in the conference. Whenever I Rodak (6 points, 4 rebounds). Alex Jawyn (386, 204-182), The junior varsity fell 2,287- rolled well. see that ‘Medina’ on the chest, I just feel like Medina experimented with a 2-3 zone Jake Bartoul (372, 177-164) 1,705 despite a solid effort from — Brad Bournival I have to go at them.” to start the second half and, with normal Despite not playing their first game of starting small forward Bryce Beech out due WRESTLING: THURSDAY the season until Wednesday, go at them the to illness and several players in foul trou- Cardinals did. They led 15-5 three minutes ble, went with an unconventional lineup in, allowed the Bees to tie at 33 with 2:36 of Hipp, Rodak, Spatny, Drew Hensley and Buckeye manhandles Rocky River, Fairless left in the first half, then went on a 10-0 run Brennen Schramm for a decent chunk of YORK TWP. — The Buckeye wrestling team Vogt-Shields (132), Eddie Neitenbach (138), before going into the locker room with a the third period. That group played decently but didn’t flexed its muscle Thursday with a 76-6 Great Preston DiMarco (145), Trevor Badiu (152), 43-36 advantage. make up any ground. Lakes Conference win over Rocky River and Brandon Hayner (160), Dillon Badiu (170), Joe The Cardinals then scored the first four “We came out knowing they had only 81-0 non-league league victory over Fairless. Maitland (182), Caleb Chipgus (195) and Todd points of the third period, when shooting played one game,” Geschke said. “I think we Colyn Limbert (106 pounds), Logan Cravatas Allen (285) won twice for the Bucks (10-0, 2-0). guard Kyle Culler (9 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists) scored all his points, and Medina thought we were going to spank them. Give (113), Nick Brunst (120), Eddie Pinc (126), Katie — Brad Bournival never got closer than eight the rest of the them credit. They’re a high-caliber team.” way. And Chicone, who tied for the team lead “Once they got that lead back, they had with five rebounds and led the Cardinals the momentum again,” said Geschke, who with four assists while hitting four 3-point- hit three 3-pointers to finish with nine ers and making 8-of-9 free throws, is a points. “We couldn’t punch them in the high-caliber player. face.” “I like playing against kids like that,” The Bees competed throughout but got Hassinger said. “I want to play the best. outrebounded 31-23, with the Cardinals That’s the only way you get better. I’d doing a ton of damage on the offensive rather lose now than in the tournament.” glass. Contact Rick Noland at (330) 721-4061 or rnoland@ Small forward Steven Key had 12 points medina-gazette.com. Follow him @RickNoland on for Mentor, stretch center Ian Kipp had 10 Twitter. and power foward Steven Waag had five Mentor 76, Medina 65 points and five boards. Key and Waag did MENTOR 25 18 21 12 — 76 not go to school in the district last season. MEDINA 19 17 14 15 — 65 Mentor — Steven Key 5-2-12, Steven Waag 2-1-5, Ian Kipp “I’m glad we played that game,” Bees 4-0-10, Kyle Culler 2-3-9, Luke Chicone 9-8-30, Cael Gray 2-0- 6, Andrew Smith 2-0-4, Sean Collins 0-0-0, John Sierpuatowski coach Chris Hassinger said. “That’s the kind 0-0-0, Brenan Vernon 0-0-0, Antonio DiFranco 0-0-0. TOTALS: 26-14-76. of team we want to play. They’re a top-10 Medina — Brandon Geschke 3-0-9, Tre Hammond 0-0-0, team in the state, I don’t care what anybody Christian Howard 3-0-6, Jajuan Jackson 2-0-4, Corey Tripp 4-6-14, Drew Hensley 1-0-3, Matt Spatny 4-2-10, Carter Hipp says. 3-0-8, Michael Rodak 2-0-6, Brennen Schramm 0-0-0, Stephen Mosack 0-0-0, Ben Butler 1-0-3, Luke Klanac 0-0-0, Sahib “You come in 5-1 and think you’re really Singh 1-0-2. TOTALS: 24-8-65. 3-point goals — Chicone 4, Kipp 2, Culler 2, Gray 2, Geschke good. It’s good to get punched in the mouth 3, Hipp 2, Rodak 2, Hensley, Butler. Rebounds — Mentor 31 (Chicone, Culler, Waag 5), Medina 23 (Jackson, Rodak early in the season.” 4). Assists — Mentor 11 (Chicone 4), Medina 14 (Hipp 6). Point guard and D-I college prospect Records — Mentor (2-0, 1-0), Medina (5-2, 2-1). Junior varsity — Medina 68, Mentor 52 (Med: Klanac 18 points, Schramm 16, Corey Tripp, who picked up his second foul Hunter Smith 11).

five 30-point games and a senior Tristan McCrann DEVILS career-high 41 last winter (11 points) and junior Jack From B1 against Erie F.C.A. (Pa.). Vargo (10). Point guard Justin Strongsville did not Wypasek scored eight points Massey’s final bucket, a fall- make it easy for Massey by and dished out four assists. ing down jumper at the free face-guarding him for most The Blue Devils limited throw line, came with 4:35 left of the night and holding him Strongsville to 23 points in in the game to give his team scoreless in the first quarter, the second half while hold- a 68-52 lead in the middle of which Brunswick won 17-15, ing their opponent under 60 a 17-1 run to close the game. but he rebounded with 12 points for the second consec- NICK CAMMETT / GAZETTE Massey is the 38th player points in the second period utive game. Buckeye’s Zack Weber (3) and Caden Hudak fight for a rebound against Normandy’s in Medina County to reach as the Blue Devils led 43-30 at “It’s a rivalry game, so I Stefan Stanic. 1,000 points and, counting halftime. know it means a lot more to his Strongsville total, now has While the Mustangs were our alumni and community,” pair of free throws for the only with 1:46 left in the game. 1,047. Mackey said. “We were happy BUCKS point scored. Another late triple from Reaching the 1,000-point limiting Massey, forward to come in here and get the From B1 Flood finally scored for Flood was all Buckeye man- threshold for the Blue Dev- Zach Eyssen stepped up for win. We started making stops. aged in the frame, when it ils in the same gymnasium the Blue Devils and scored Through the first 5:30 of the the Bucks when he dropped It’s our second straight game took just five shots, all from where his career began and all 13 of his points in the first final quarter, Normandy split a a deep, contested 3-pointer not giving up 60 points and behind the 3-point line. against a rival added to the half. that’s one of our targets now.” Contact Chad Grant moment for Massey. The fact “We knew we had to bounce at [email protected]. that it also gave Brunswick its back from our first two con- Contact John Urchek first GCC victory of the season ference games,” Eyssen said. at [email protected]. Normandy 53, Buckeye 41 “We came here, knew we had NORMANDY 13 19 10 11 — 53 was also important. Brunswick 79, BUCKEYE 13 10 12 6 — 41 “It feels great to beat a rival, to handle our business and Normandy — Trevor Carcioppolo 6-1-14, Strongsville 53 Matt Dunn 3-3-10, Stefan Stanic 9-3-24, especially at their place,” he everything would fall into Nadir Ibrahim 0-0-0, Michael Lannoch 0-4- BRUNSWICK 17 26 17 19 — 79 4, Jayce Kukral 0-1-1, Russ Woelfl 0-0-0. said. “It’s not easy to do. It place.” STRONGSVILLE 15 15 12 11 — 53 TOTALS: 18-12-53. Along with Massey and Brunswick — Cameron Cruz 1-2-5, Buckeye — Caden Hudak 0-0-0, Nick Miller feels good, I’m not going to lie Marquis Barnett 5-9-19, Zach Eyssen 5-2- 1-2-5, Shane Bambrick 1-0-2, Zack Weber Eyssen, all-purpose Marquis 13, Tre Massey 6-6-22, Connin Som 2-0-5, 2-0-5, Danny Flood 9-2-27, Chris Gaiter 1-0- to you. It feels good (to reach Ryan Arcuri 0-0-0, Maxx Dickson 0-0-0, 2, Kaymen Marshall 0-0-0. TOTALS: 14-4-41. the milestone at Strongsville), Barnett finished with a dou- Thomas Krisza 3-2-9, Tommy Morgan 0-0-0, 3-point goals — Stanic 3, Carcioppolo, Mikey Wittlinger 2-0-4, Randy Zimmerman Dunn, Flood 7, Miller, Weber. Rebounds — but I’ve had great teammates ble-double with 19 points 1-0-2. TOTALS: 25-21-79. Normandy 14 (Carcioppolo 4), Buckeye 22 Strongsville — Jack Vargo 4-0-10, Cole (Miller 6). Assists — Normandy 8 (Lasnnoch ever since I came here.” and 10 rebounds to go with a Smith 1-0-2, Caleb Warren 1-0-2, Tristan 4), Buckeye 8 (Weber 3). Records — game-high four assists. Junior McCrann 4-2-11, Justin Wypasek 2-2-8, Normandy (6-2, 4-1), Buckeye (4-2, 3-1). Massey’s time with the Saaid Ahmad 3-2-8, Maddox Beard 0-0-0, Junior varsity — Buckeye 49, Normandy 27 Blue Devils began unassum- Thomas Krisza came off the Tyler Byers 0-0-0, Jack Platten 2-1-6, Alex Ly (B: Marshall 14). 2-0-5, Abe Najjar 0-0-0, Ryan Krempa 0-1-1, ingly with five points against bench to supply nine points, Mike Novak 0-0-0. TOTALS: 19-8-53. 3-point goals — Massey 4, Som, Highland as a sophomore, while junior Randy Zimmer- Cruz, Eyssen, Krizsa, Vargo 2, Wypasek neW interactive but he quickly showed what man had two points, five 2, McCrann, Platten, Ly. Rebounds — for Gazette Brunswick 30 (Barnett 10), Strongsville 30 CROSSWORD&SUDOKU (Smith 7). Assists — Brunswick 12 (Barnett subscribers he was capable of with 344 rebounds and three assists in 4), Strongsville 9 (Wypasek 4). Records — in your points that season and 523 as the second half. Brunswick (4-2, 1-2), Strongsville (3-3, 0-2). PUZZLES Junior varsity — Brunswick 58, Strongsville SOLUTION UNDER: PLUMBING E-EDITION Not sure you have the E-edition? GO TO MEDINAGAZETTE.COM/ACTIVATE a junior. His career includes Strongsville was led by 29.

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ZIGGY DENNIS THE MENACE THE FAMILY CIRCUS CLOSE TO HOME SPECTICKLES By Tom Wilson By Hank Ketcham By Bil Keane By John McPherson By Bill Abbott The Gazette COMICS & PUZZLES Saturday, January 9, 2021 B7 CROSSWORD CELEB NEWS Nicki Minaj to pay Tracy Chapman while Avenatti represented $450K for sampling song the stripper and porn star. In 2018, Avenatti regularly Singers Nicki Minaj and Tracy Chapman appeared on cable news have settled a bitter lawsuit over Minaj’s programs to attack Trump sampling of the 1988 hit song after suing him over a “Baby Can I Hold You.” Chapman decided to $130,000 payoff Daniels accept the rapper’s $450,000 received shortly before the offer to resolve the civil case, 2016 presidential election to Stormy ending a two-year dispute silence her about claims of Daniels and avoiding an even costlier a tryst with Trump a decade trial, according to federal earlier. Trump has denied any court records obtained by the affair. Daily News. Nicki Minaj The public exposure and extensive media The lawsuit accused Minaj coverage that led Avenatti to suggest in of copyright infringement for 2018 that he might run for president ended sampling Chapman’s song in abruptly in 2019 when he was charged her 2018 tune “Sorry,” which criminally in Los Angeles and New York with leaked on social media and fraud and extortion. almost made it into Minaj’s album “Queen.” Rapper DaBaby arrested on Minaj’s version features Beverly Hills weapon allegation rapper Nas and includes Grammy-nominated rapper DaBaby has several verses from Tracy been released from a Los Angeles County jail Chapman’s original track. Chapman after an arrest in Beverly Hills, Minaj and her agents did where police said he took a make multiple requests to loaded gun into an upscale license the song in summer 2018 —even though she had already recorded her version store on Rodeo Drive. “without the requested license,” the lawsuit DaBaby, whose legal alleged. Chapman repeatedly denied the name is Jonathan Kirk, requests, but Minaj provided a copy of was arrested Thursday “Sorry” to a popular DJ who later shared a on suspicion of carrying a concealed weapon and link to the recording on Twitter, according to DaBaby complaint. carrying a loaded gun in a vehicle, Beverly Hills police Avenatti’s trial over Stormy said. Daniels book funds set for 2022 The 29-year-old was one of a group of men A trial for Michael Avenatti who walked into a store on an upscale stretch to face charges that he of Rodeo Drive, police said. Store security cheated ex-client Stormy called police after seeing a gun in one man’s Daniels out of proceeds from waistband, and officers met the men as they her book was delayed Friday returned to their vehicle, police said. until next year. The other men were released and DaBaby U.S. District Judge Jesse was arrested and jailed. He was freed later M. Furman in Manhattan said Thursday after posting $35,000 bail. He is a Jan. 10, 2022, date will be scheduled to appear in court Monday. firm for the once high-flying Michael An email sent to DaBaby’s representatives California lawyer who sparred Avenatti seeking comment was not immediately with President Donald returned. Trump in online postings — from wire reports

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Get the lowdown I get it. Coughing and engagement since March of before you make a decision that could influence your sneezing spread germs, Harriette Cole last year. I would imagine that financial status. The research you do will give you and nobody wants to catch people you know and care the peace of mind to move forward with confidence. allergies — and wear a sign COVID-19. But we all take about would appreciate you PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Discuss troubling COVID tests once a week. I if your supervisor allows it. It matters. Dealing with people you’ve known for reaching out. have never tested positive. may cut back on the hostility. a long time will be taxing. An enthusiastic, fair What I do to stay organized approach is necessary. I have allergies. Trust me ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Invest in something — it’s not easy to have them Dear Harriette: I want is to make a list of the peo- that will make your life easier and your relationships and have to wear a mask, to be better at keeping in ple I care about and want with the people you care about better. A change will which only makes it harder to touch with people. I used to to contact. By writing down lead to personal growth and a healthier lifestyle. pop by and visit folks in pre- breathe. But I wear it anyway, the names, I commit to fol- TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Self-improvement COVID-19 days. That includ- projects will help eliminate uncertainty and bring you just like everybody else. lowing through. By checking How can I get my co-work- ed people in my hometown peace of mind. Sharing feelings with a loved one will off the names, I know who I help you understand all sides of a situation. ers to stop glaring at me? when I went home to visit GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Don’t second-guess It’s hard enough to be there during the holidays, and peo- have called and who is left to yourself because someone doesn’t think or do things when I’m not feeling well. I ple in my neighborhood or reach. your way. Believe in your ability to get things done don’t appreciate the hostility. from previous jobs whenever I Get creative with your list. and make your life better. had some downtime. Now I’m CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Be innovative and Stop Glaring Think of elders, commu- willing to work with the people or circumstances you at home all the time. When nity leaders, family friends, encounter. Romance is encouraged. people pop into my mind, I LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Don’t let inevitable chang- THE LOCKHORNS By Bunny Hoest & John Reinergen Dear Stop Glaring: Make a realize that it has been a long high school friends, college es get you down. Consider what you have and what sign to wear saying, “I HAVE time since we have caught buddies, former co-workers, you are capable of doing, and you will discover a ALLERGIES, NOT COVID.” up. etc. When you can, use tech- new opportunity that will help you advance. Seriously, if allowed, you may VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Personal and physical Do you think it’s weird if I nology to create an intimate changes will improve your day. Taking better care of want to do that. It indicates start randomly calling people connection by videoconfer- your health and well-being will bring about personal to people that you are not I may not have talked to in encing and even scheduling stability. Love and romance are on the rise. a source of germs that they a year? I don’t want to be group chats. Make it fun and LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Discipline and hard need to worry about. annoying; I just want to check work will help you overcome any adversity you engaging. Your loved ones will I can only imagine how in. encounter at home or with a friend or relative. Speak appreciate it! up, but don’t start a feud. challenging it is for you to Being alone for months and SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Refuse to let con- have to deal with the daily months is taking a toll on me. Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and fusion take the reins. When in doubt, make your glares. I can only imagine that this is founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an position clear to anyone trying to pressure you into true for some of the people I initiative to help people access something questionable. Continue to take your and activate their dreams. You can SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Keep your allergy medication. Get the know. send questions to askharriette@ money in a safe place, avoid joint ventures and verify vaccine whenever it comes Checking In information you receive before you take action or harriettecole.com or c/o Andrews pass it along. Concentrate on what’s important to your way — with your doc- McMeel Syndication, 1130 Walnut St., you. tor’s approval, since you have Dear Checking In: It is very Kansas City, MO 64106. B8 Saturday, January 9, 2021 The Gazette CLASSIFIED Medina County • 330-725-4166 Lorain County • 440-329-7100

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BUSINESSES & INDEX, SWISS, and CNC THE BEST SLAB WOOD BUTCH’S AUTO GLASS - ALL CARS WANTED INDEPENDENT Milling Machinists All Cut (16 in.) Long NEW OR USED Best running or not, Ca$h CONTRACTOR MOTOR ROUTES Hy-Production Inc. is look- 3 cords (390 cu.ft.) $275 Prices: Call 440-864-0911 $60-$6000. 440-935-0121 SERVICES NEWSPAPER AVAILABLE ing for full-time 6 cords (780 cu.ft.) $525 BUNDLE DELIVERY career-minded CNC Ma- Delivered 440-322-2000 JUNK Cars & Motorcy- Serving...Lorain • Medina Counties Independent chinists for INDEX, cles, Best price in Town. Are you looking for a Contractor SWISS, and Milling posi- Cash. 440-452-1083 way to supplement Newspaper Delivery: tions.Experience is pre-  your income without it As an independent  ferred but if you are moti- WE BUY JUNK & taking up to much of contractor you’ll act as vated and trainable we will  your time? Do you your own boss while FORD, ‘02, F250 4X4 UNWANTED VEHICLES train. We offer a very com- 90k miles, plow, new ex- 216-372-2000   want to be your own supplementing your petitive wage commensu- boss? income. ARLINGTON SQUARE haust manifolds, $3900 rate with experience, paid 216-314-7598 WHATZIT ANSWER? The Chronicle vacations, 10 paid holidays APARTMENTS TOW TRUCK GUY Sell outstanding value The Independent Telegram is seeking annually, and a compre- 440-324-7569 All real estate advertising Contractor Bundle drivers to deliver hensive benefits package Trade
our your junk car. Title or no ti- 150 David Dr., Elyria in this newspaper is sub- TACOMA, 2006. Really tle $$$ 216-938-0498. Route consists of newspapers in the including Medical, Dental, Available Now! ject to the Federal Fair for delivering bundles of following communities: Vision, Life Insurance, and nice super cab, 4X2. ALL luter ash!   Newly renovated Housing Act of 1968, the NEW UNDER CARRIAGE newspapers to stores 401k. Please mail or drop 2 bdrm Suites Ohio Fair Housing Act,  and newspaper • Avon Lake off resumes to: COURTESY OF TOYOTA. Free Wi-Fi! and the Elyria Fair Hous- 126K, new brakes, AC, Find a buyer in vending boxes. • Columbia Station Hy-Production, Inc., 6000 • Open Floor Plan ing Law which makes it il- DENNIS TREE SERVICE Independent contrac- • Elyria Grafton Road, Valley hitch, extras. $10,900  • Lots of Closet Space legal to advertise “any 330-241-1948 CASFES Lot clearing, tree tors are not agents • Grafton City, Ohio 44280. Or • Appliances preference, limitation or trim/removal, Spring or employees of The • North Ridgeville Email: • Window Coverings discrimination based on cleaning, mulch, lic. and Chronicle-Telegram. • Wellington [email protected] • On-site Laundry race, color, religion, sex, COTTOM Painting, wallpa- insured. cc’s accepted! Bundle Route • Westlake om. • Parking • Playground handicap, familial status per removal, kitchen cabi- Free estimates available: • Barbecue Area or national origin.” This   net repaint. 440-213-3641 440-322-2624 All you’ll need is • Fitness Rooms applies to all real estate Sheffield/Sheffield reliable transportation, ENTRY LEVEL • Media Rooms sold, rented or leased, Lake/Avon/Avon a valid driver’s license MACHINE OPERATORS • Water/Garbage PAID! whether by owner himself Classifi ed Online: Lake and 2-3 hours per day. NEEDED • Walking distance to or through an agent. 36 stops Contact us by phone at FOREST CITY There are no exceptions medina-gazette.com (440) 329-7196 TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Library, Grocery, Theater, under this law. Our read- If you can spare 2-3 email: a rapidly growing Lorain Restaurants & Shopping! ers are hereby informed hours a day, have reli- [email protected] County manufacturer, that all dwellings adver- able transportation and or complete an online requires employees to Accepting 2 bedroom tised in this newspaper a valid driver’s license independent driver join its quality conscious Sec. 8 applications are available on an equal   apply today by: agreement form at: team.We are looking for opportunity basis. www.chroniclet.com/jobs responsible, hard- for wait list Contact us by phone or in person at: working, dependable at (440) 329-7196, The Chronicle employees to work on NOTICE OF LIEN SALE will also be available dur- ing the airing of the meet- by email to: Telegram 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts. [email protected] 225 East Avenue Starting wage is ELYRIA A to Z Self Storage of 690 ing on the above govern-  ment channel. Elyria, OH 44035 $12.00/hour.Seeking 2 bedroom. PRINTING PRESS OPERATOR Weber Dr., Wadsworth, THE CHRONICLE- qualified individuals 18 1 bath. Carport, A/C, The Chronicle Telegram, Lorain county’s largest OH 44281 shall sell at auc- Laura Timura TELEGRAM or older.We offer near pond; best offer newspaper is looking for a Printing Press Operator! tion the stored personal 225 EAST AVENUE excellent company 440-864-5059 leave msg, Previous experience working with an offset web property of: Brunswick City Board of Zoning Appeals ELYRIA, OHIO 44035 benefits, matching owner will return call printing press is preferred. Applicant must be 401K and an opportunity mechanically inclined. Four color process and Mr. Carl Horner M.G. 1/9/21 for growth. Send your folder experience a plus.A qualified candidate 20675972 resume or request an will have the ability to take on and learn multiple Auction on Saturday TEMPORARY application for responsibilities working within the printing industry. January 23, 2021 at 1:00 employment at  Physical demands of this position include being p.m. @ Madison Hill Auc- POSITIONS Discount Drug Mart is solutions@forestci- able to demonstrate a comfortable full range of tion, 1335 Madison Ave., tytech.com. No in-house motion. Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, Wooster, OH 44691 currently seeking quali- fied individuals for applications are being along with the ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs full-time temporary posi- accepted at this time. *4 New Models Homes intermittently are a must. Candidates will submit Said personal property is: An Equal Opportunity are Here!* to a criminal background screening prior to Dresser, Chairs & miscel- tions (daytime hours) at NEWSPAPER ROUTE SUPERVISOR -Elyria Employer Beautiful 3 Bdrm, 2 Bath offer of employment. laneous household goods. our warehouse.Primary All real estate advertising Move in ready! Apply in person or online at duties will be the assem- in this newspaper is sub- The Chronicle Telegram Firelands Schools [email protected] The owner of said prop- bly of Easter baskets for ject to the Federal Fair Amherst Trail 986-6092 High School diploma or equivalent as well as erty: sale at our retail store lo- is seeking candidates for Housing Act of 1968, the a Route Supervisor in the BUNDLE HAULER www.amhersttrailoh.com mechanical/electrical knowledge required. Carl Horner cations. The position re- Ohio Fair Housing Act, EOE/DFW 810 High Street, Room quires attention to detail, Circulation Dept. This is a and the Elyria Fair Hous- some creativity and the full-time position with The Chronicle 291 Telegram is seeking ing Law which makes it il- Wadsworth, OH 44281 ability to stand for up to 8 early morning hours. This legal to advertise “any FARM hours a day. These posi- position does require candidates for a Part preference, limitation or Time Bundle Hauler.  M.G. 1/9-16/21 tions will last approxi- working weekends and discrimination based on 20676183 mately from the beginning holidays. Responsibilities race, color, religion, sex, MARKET of February thru include customer service, This position is located in our circulation de- handicap, familial status mid-March 2021. route maintenance, and or national origin.” This CASH PAID FOR Please apply in person delivery. This is mostly an partment, hours vary but are generally applies to all real estate Unwanted Vehicles BRUNSWICK CITY 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. outside, entry-level posi- sold, rented or leased, (440) 864-3825 Monday through Friday tion with complete train- 1:00AM-5:00AM BOARD OF ZONING variable days to whether by owner himself APPEALS at Discount Drug Mart ing provided. You will be or through an agent.  Corporate Offices, driving a company vehi- accommodate our seven day operation. There are no exceptions Variance applications have 211 Commerce Dr. cle and an acceptable under this law. Our read- Medina, OH 44256 driving record is a must! Training will be ers are hereby informed TOYOTA HIGHLANDER been submitted to the BARNES BROS Logging, provided. XLE ‘19. AWD, 24k mi. Brunswick City Board of Attn: Human Resources NO PHONE CALLS that all dwellings adver- Buyers of standing timber, or email resumes to PLEASE warranty, excellent cond. Zoning Appeals by: 32 yrs 440-785-9098 tised in this newspaper Employment@discount We offer an exciting and Duties include driving are available on an equal priced for quick sale. a company vehicle to 330-592-9816 ADVERTISING Case #2020-0054, Medina -drugmart.com. challenging career oppor- opportunity basis. Discount Drug Mart is a tunity with full-time bene- deliver bundles of Signs on behalf of Bruns- newspapers to AND wick United Methodist drug-free workplace. fits including medical, dental, vision and 401(k). FIXED CARRIER MARKETING Church for the property lo- PICKUP POINTS cated at 1395 Pearl Road, Potential candidates must CONSULTANT be able to pass drug THROUGHOUT   Brunswick, OH 44212, in  LORAIN COUNTY. the C-G Commercial Dis- screen and background check. Valid driver’s license WKFM / WLKR Radio has an immediate opening trict, appealing Sections and acceptable driving for an Advertising & Marketing Consultant. 1270.17(b) and 1270.05 record required along Responsibilities include meeting with business owners Table B of the Zoning MAILROOM Success motivated, self-starters may apply by with ability to pass a and managers in Huron, Erie and Lorain counties to Code pertaining to the size drug screen and plan and create advertising campaigns for Radio, Digital and percentage of change- INSERTER submitting a resume us- SHORTAGE DRIVER ing our online application submit to a and Print. You will be in ‘Customer Acquisition and Re- able copy of an electronic The Chronicle Tele- PART TIME background check. tention’ - helping businesses find and keep their most ground sign. form at: gram is seeking candi- https://www.loraincoun- ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVES profitable customers. dates for a laborer to Must be available early typrintingandpublishing.c Apply today by The applicant is seeking a join our team as a mornings, 20-25 submitting a resume If you want control of your income and future, come to variance to erect an elec- om/employment-applica- Elyria-Lorain Broadcasting, Mailroom Inserter. This hrs/wk. Help deliver tion/ via email to: WEOL/WKFM/WLKR Radio work here at the Radio Ranch! You bring the positive tronic ground sign with a is a part-time position, open routes and [email protected] attitude - and we’ll teach you about Radio! sign face height of 5.6 feet; via email to: has immediate openings for starting times & hours customer misses. [email protected] or by mail at the fol- Code allows a maximum of vary, weekends & Company vehicle is lowing address: Advertising Sales Executives Our compensation plan includes a base salary, 5 ft. in height. The appli- by mail or within at the nights required. This provided. Could lead to following address: The Chronicle Unique opportunity features partnering with local busi- up-capped commissions, and other incentives. Benefits cant is also seeking a vari- position primarily full time. Valid driver’s Telegram include paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, and ance of 4.04 sq. ft. to allow ness owners and advertising decision makers to formu- works with the license and acceptable Lorain County Printing Attn: Human late marketing strategies.You will plan and create ad- 401(k). a changeable copy of mailroom equipment to driving record required Resources-Bundle 21.54 sq. feet. Code per- & Publishing vertising campaigns utilizing radio, on-line and print for insert the ads into the along with ability to Attn: Human Resources Hauler local and regional businesses located in Erie, Huron, To qualify you need a solid work ethic, positive attitude, mits a maximum changea- newspaper and pack- pass a drug screen P.O. Box 4010 and desire to succeed. Previous sales, marketing or ble copy of fifty percent Route Supervisor Lorain and Medina counties. age the newspaper and submit to a 225 East Avenue Elyria, OH 44036 advertising experience is a plus. (50%) of the total sign face bundles. background check. EOE/DFWP area of the sign. Elyria, OH 44035 If the potential of an uncapped income and EOE/DFWP To apply, Email resume and cover letter to: Success motivated, Apply today by future growth appeals to you, we may have a employment@wkfm.com The Board of Zoning Ap- self-starters may apply submitting a resume perfect fit on our team! peals will hold a video tele- by submitting a along with our online Our robust compensation plan includes base salary, Or mail: conference public hearing resume/application by employment applica-  Human Resources for this application on commissions, and other incentives. Benefits include visiting our online job tion form at: We make every effort to paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Department Tuesday, January 19, openings at: www.chroniclet.com/jobs 225 East Avenue 2021 beginning at 6:30 verify all ads in our ADVANTAGE Previous sales, marketing or advertising experience www.chroniclet.com/jobs via email to: publications are legit Re conditioned Appliances is a plus. Elyria, OH 44035 p.m. Board of Zoning Ap- via email to: [email protected] peals meetings can be but we sometimes fall $150 with 1 yr.warranty [email protected] or by mail at the 330-725-2776 ~ Matt Elyria Lorain Broadcasting Co.is an equal opportunity viewed on the Brunswick by mail or within at: following address: short. Due to the vol- To apply, Email resume and cover letter to: employer and drug-free workplace. Area Television govern- The Chronicle The Chronicle ume of ads we process [email protected] ment channel.To request Telegram Telegram and the variety of ways WKFM / WLKR Radio 10327 Milan Rd. a meeting link to partici- ATTN: HR-Inserter Human Resources they come to us, we  Or mail: Human Resources Department U.S. Route 250 pate, please contact Laura 225 East Avenue - Shortage Driver cannot always spot the 225 East Avenue Milan, OH 44846 Timura, Board of Zoning Elyria, OH 44035 PO BOX 4010 misleading ads. Elyria, OH 44035 Tele: (419) 609-5961 Fax: (419) 609-2679 Appeals Secretary, at Thank you Washers & Dryers Elyria, OH 44036 The Chronicle Telegram www.wkfm.com [email protected] EOE/DFWP EOE/DFWP Working or not!! Medina Elyria Lorain Broadcasting Co. is an equal prior to the meeting. Links & Medina Gazette Co. only (330) 725-2776 opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. www.wlkrradio.com

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