GIRLS BASKETBALL Medina falls in regional semi B1 Today’s weather Serving HIGH: 45 Medina County LOW: 31 since 1832 n n n Sunrise: 6:57 For home delivery, call (330) 725-4166 Sunset: 6:20 T HEHE G AZAZE TTETTE WEDNESDAY, March 3, 2021 $1.25 PUBLIC DEFENDER PLEADS TO KEEP OFFICE FROM CLOSING Commissioners: Decision final Bob Finnan requested a budget of almost $800,000 The Gazette Commissioners passed a resolution Jan. 19 citing Ohio Revised in 2021, which was rejected. Instead, the Code to terminate the Medina County Public Defender county approved a 90-day budget. MEDINA — Chief Public Defender The state now is reimbursing coun- Jocelyn Stefancin made a final stand Commission. By law, it had to give the commission a 90-day ties at a rate of 80 percent for indigent Tuesday to try to save the Medina defense. County Public Defender’s Office from notice. All employees will lose their jobs at that time. Stefancin said the public defender’s closure. office provides many resources to the Despite her pleas, the Medina Defender Commission. By law, it had to to hire an attorney. Public defenders courts will appoint private attorneys to community, most notably a file sys- County commissioners wouldn’t give the commission a 90-day notice. are provided in the two Medina County fill the role of indigent defense. tem for indigent clients. budge and said they will follow All the employees, including Ste- Common Pleas courts and Municipal Commissioners said they no longer “Where are those files going to be through with plans for the office to be fancin, will lose their jobs at that time. Courts in Medina and Wadsworth. believe the public defender’s office is maintained?” she asked. “Where are terminated, effective April 30. Public defenders provide legal repre- Even though the commissioners are cost efficient. you going to keep them? Who’s going Commissioners passed a resolution sentation services in criminal proceed- disbanding the office, they stressed that County Administrator Scott Miller to have access? Those documents are Jan. 19 citing Ohio Revised Code to ings to adults and juveniles accused or public defenders still will be offered to said the budget of the public defender’s privileged.” terminate the Medina County Public convicted of a crime who cannot afford those who can’t afford an attorney. The office has doubled since 2014. The office See DECISION, A8

CORONAVIRUS LEVY PUSH PANDEMIC CONTINUES Death ‘A great team effort’ Wadsworth reporting purchases systems land for fire station to change Jonathan Delozier The Gazette ‘Human error’ blamed WADSWORTH — A recent land acquisition by the city of Wadsworth is a hopeful early step for innacurate counts, toward construction of a new fire station. In separate purchases, a total of about state health dept. says $500,000 has been paid for property at 329 College St., as well as four additional adjacent Dylan Reynolds parcels, Public Safety Director Matt Hiscock The Gazette said Tuesday. COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Although past talks regarding a new station Health will move away from its system for have centered on specific building plans at reporting COVID-19 deaths toward a different other proposed locations, Hiscock said choos- system that Chief Medical Officer Dr. Bruce ing a design is still a ways down the road. He Vanderhoff called “the gold standard” in a call added that it’s still too early in the process to Tuesday with members of the media. point to any definitive timelines for construc- The change comes after the February tion or opening a new station for service. announcement that about 4,275 Ohio COVID- “This location and these parcels presented 19 deaths were underreported in the old system, the best combination of meeting recom- a misstep blamed on human error. The new sys- mended lot size needs for a new facility while maintaining department and community tem, according to Vanderhoff and Department response times, and coming in under budget,” of Health Director Stephanie McCloud, relies Hiscock said. “We’ve outgrown our existing more on technology and less on manual entry. PHOTO PROVIDED facility in many, many ways.” Under the old Ohio Disease Reporting Sys- Willowood resident Kathleen crafts a heart during a Valentine’s Day event. Staff at The land purchased on College Street covers tem (ODRS), death reports were gathered from Willowood Care Center in Brunwswick have been working the past year to keep residents happy and healthy during the coronavirus pandemic. roughly 3 acres. hospitals, urgent care facilities and local health The city conducted a 2016 study on how districts, then published to the Ohio Depart- much it would cost to replace the existing ment of Health website. Wadsworth Fire Station No. 1, 153 N. Lyman “The ODRS has been crucial to the pandemic Willowood leans on creative St. Results came in at $9 million for a new site response in Ohio, but it can’t be overemphasized on Broad Street and $9.76 million for a larger that the program is outdated,” McCloud said. programming during pandemic building on West Walnut Street. The existing The state health department will seek fund- engaged while locked away on both the defense, fighting building is 58 years old. ing for the process of updating it in the next Jack Kopanski The Gazette from family and loved ones. to keep the highly contagious “It wasn’t built in 1963 with the needs of our state budget. Shutting down nursing virus out of the facilities’ wings, current community,” Hiscock said about Fire For the purpose of reporting COVID-19 BRUNSWICK — In what has homes to protect vulnerable and the offense while attack- Station No. 1. “It was all volunteer back then. deaths, the department will shift to the Elec- been a stressful and challeng- Ohioans was one of Gov. Mike ing isolation and depression Now, we’re a combination department. We tronic Death Registration System, which relies ing 12 months for staff at Wil- DeWine’s first acts nearly a year among residents forced to see have both genders at the station. There’s lim- on death certificates that have been reviewed lowood Care Center, the biggest ago to help stop the spread their families through win- ited separation from contaminated zones of and coded by the Centers for Disease Control test proved to be finding ways of the coronavirus in Ohio. It dows from a distance. the station and living quarters. The layout is and Prevention. just not ideal.” to keep residents happy and put nursing home employees See CREATIVE, A8 See SYSTEMS, A3 See STATION, A2

RUMPKE BUYS TRASH HAULING COMPANY FEEDING MEDINA COUNTY TO PARTNER WITH LOCAL ORGS C. Martin Trucking business sold Food distribution Bob Finnan Curtis Perkins, 66, has worked for C. Martin The Gazette Trucking for 51 years, the last 37 as owner. MEDINA — For years, competitors site coming to would inquire to see if owner Curtis Per- His uncle started the business in 1946. As of kins was interested in selling his busi- Monday, Rumpke Waste Services took over ness, C. Martin Trucking. Lodi campground the trash hauling business, located at 5604 Perkins, 66, has worked for C. Mar- The Gazette porting our mission during tin Trucking for 51 years, the last 37 as Lafayette Road. these times,” said Feeding owner. His uncle started the business in Feeding Medina County Medina County’s new execu- 1946. same,” he said. “That’s what I’m told.” was killed in a traffic accident recently in has partnered with the tive director, Katy Fuerst. “It Akron-Canton Regional Food- “Normally, I’d say, ‘Not interested,’” There were 21 employees at the business. Lafayette Township. is critical that we do more to Perkins said Tuesday. “This time, I said bank and Medina County Park All but three have remained on the job. “I’m going to change course,” he said. serve our entire community.” I’d sit down and talk.” “I’ll miss the customers,” Perkins said. District to bring a monthly “I’ve worked with my granddaughter the Feeding Medina County, a As of Monday, Rumpke Waste Ser- “Some of my customers have been with food distribution to Lodi. last four or five years. I’d really like to hunger-relief partner within vices took over the trash hauling busi- us 40 or 50 years. I’ll miss the work.” The plan is to use the get in another business with her. I don’t the Akron-Canton Regional ness, located at 5604 Lafayette Road. He said he went to bed at 6 or 7 every Medina County Park District’s know what that is.” Foodbank’s network, already Perkins’ business hauls trash in Medina, night, except for Mondays, when he Perkins said in the last 50 years, he’s Hidden Hollow Camp, located Cuyahoga, Summit, Ashland and Wayne at 8672 Richman Road, Lodi. works to provide monthly stayed up to watch Medina City Council never taken a full week’s vacation with counties. meetings. Even though he no longer has Food insecurity continues food distributions at the his wife, Patricia. That’s going to change, “This has been on my mind for about to get up so early, he said his body wakes to rise in Medina County, as Medina Fairgrounds every he said. a year,” he said. “It was real serious the him up at 2:30 a.m. every day. thousands of people continue third Thursday of the month. last two or three months. Timing is every- “We’ll see how that goes,” Perkins said. He wants to take a trip on Route 66, to experience unemployment However, Fuerst and her team thing.” But Perkins is not calling it a “retire- from Chicago to California. He also wants or underemployment due to often receive calls after these Perkins, who has lived in Medina all of ment,” even though it’s the word being to visit Cuba and “be on the street with all the ongoing COVID-19 pan- distributions from families his life, said he’s been told his customers used by friends and acquaintances. He those old cars there.” demic. who missed the community- will be taken care of. said the passing of his son, Curtis Jr., Contact reporter Bob Finnan at (330) 721-4049 “Our community has been wide distribution. “The service levels should remain the had little to do with his decision. His son or [email protected]. exceptionally generous in sup- See FOOD, A8

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PUBLIC MEETINGS PURSUIT WENT THROUGH STRONGSVILLE ALMANAC Today The Associated Press Brunswick Hills Township Board of Zoning Appeals, public hearing for Today is Wednesday, conditional zoning for proposed storage units at 1595 Substation Road, N.Y. man stopped in Brunswick March 3, the 62nd day of 7 p.m. (bit.ly/3kxTGyP; meeting ID: 944 3940 6071; passcode: 228857; Dial by location (646) 558-8656); Zoom link on calendar brunswickhillstwp.org). Jack Kopanski 2021. There are 303 days left Cloverleaf Board of Education, work session, 6 p.m. (meeting can The Gazette in the year. be accessed by phone at (646) 558-8656; meeting ID: 882 3496 3800; password/participant ID: 710686; a link to the meeting at cloverleaflocal.org). BRUNSWICK — Brunswick Today’s history Gloria Glens Council, regular meeting, 7 p.m. (Details for Zoom meeting at www.gloriaglens.org). police had the intersection of n In 1791, Congress passed a Hinckley Township trustees, special meeting to consider a proposal Center Road and Interstate 71 measure taxing distilled spir- to select a new fire chief by the Ohio Fire Chiefs’ Association, discuss the blocked off for about 15 min- its; it was the first internal employment process, appointment, employment, compensation, discipline utes Monday night as officers and any other business that may come before the board, 6:30 p.m. revenue act in U.S. history. (bit.ly/3rbY2y1; phone: (646) 749-3122; access code: 305-841085). assisted Strongsville police in n In 1845, Florida became Medina Civil Service Commission, regular meeting, 8 a.m., stopping a man who was run- the 27th state. multipurpose room, city hall, 132 N. Elmwood Ave., Medina. ning from police. n In 1863, President Abra- Medina County Port Authority, regular meeting, 8 a.m. (to attend Zoom meeting, RSVP to [email protected]). According to Brunswick ham Lincoln signed a mea- Medina County Technical Advisory Committee, regular meeting, police Lt. Robert Safran, Aaron sure creating the National 2 p.m., conference room, sheriff’s office, 555 Independence Drive, Medina. Mason, 28, from Rochester, Academy of Sciences. Medina County Planning Commission, regular meeting, 6:30 p.m., n In 1887, Anne Sullivan Balcony Room B, administration building, 144 N. Broadway St., Medina New York, attempted to get off (to participate virtually, RSVP to [email protected]). I-71 south onto Center Road, arrived at the Tuscumbia, before attempting to get back Alabama, home of Captain Thursday on I-71 south immediately and Mrs. Arthur H. Keller Brunswick Hills Township Zoning Commission, regular meeting, after. At that point, Mason, who to become the teacher for 7 p.m. (bit.ly/3kvKJ8U; meeting ID: 940 2124 2719; passcode: had gone through Strongsville their deaf-blind 6-year-old 418065. Dial by location (646) 558-8656; Zoom link on calendar at SCREENSHOT brunswickhillstwp.org). fleeing, was stopped. daughter, Helen. Brunswick Planning Commission, regular meeting, 6:30 p.m., Three of Mason’s four tires A screenshot from the Ohio Department of n In 1931, “The Star-Span- city hall, 4095 Center Road. were down to the rim, with Transportation shows Brunswick police blocking off the gled Banner” became the Liverpool Township Zoning Commission, regular meeting, Safran saying he received intersection of Center Road and I-71. national anthem of the 7:30 p.m. (to join Zoom meeting, email Zoning Inspector David Boettner United States as President at [email protected]). reports that Mason had run Strongsville police Lt. was between 0.08 percent and Medina County Local Emergency Planning Committee, regular over tire-deflation devices. Herbert Hoover signed a meeting, 8:30 a.m. (bit.ly/3859kwj). Michael Campbell said the 0.17 percent, police say. Because of this, Mason was congressional resolution. Medina County Board of Elections, regular meeting, 3 p.m., Suite C, department was notified when Campbell said Mason does n In 1943, in London’s East Board of Elections, 3800 Stonegate Drive, Medina Township. only traveling at about 10 to Mason passed Royalton Road not have any criminal history End, 173 people died in Medina Township trustees, regular meeting, 7 p.m., township hall, 15 mph. (state Route 82) going south. that he is aware of but that, a crush of bodies at the 3799 Huffman Road (to attend virtually: bit.ly/3kLuncv; for audio only Brunswick officers attendance, dial (646) 749-3112; access code: 283-230-413). There is no known reason why as of Tuesday afternoon, the Bethnal Green tube station, responded to the area to block Hinckley Township Zoning Commission, regular meeting, 7 p.m. Mason allegedly was running report was still in progress which was being used as a (Zoom; meeting ID: 8710930585; passcode: 2784181; or for audio only off the intersections and pre- from the police, but Campbell with charges pending. wartime air raid shelter. dial (312) 626-6799). vent traffic from getting onto said he was intoxicated when Medina Board of Zoning Appeals, special meeting to hear an appeal Contact reporter Jack Kopanski at n In 1945, the Allies fully from Loren A. Raymond regarding a property at 132 N. Court St., I-71 while the pursuit was he was stopped. (330) 721-4063 or jkopanski@medina- secured the Philippine cap- 6 p.m., multipurpose room, city hall, 132 N. Elmwood Ave., Medina. occurring. Mason’s blood-alcohol level gazette.com. Medina County Board of Elections, regular meeting, 3 p.m., ital of Manila from Japanese 3800 Stonegate Drive, Medina Township. forces during World War II. Westfield Township trustees, special meeting for general business n In 1960, Lucille Ball filed and executive session, 3:30 p.m. (bit.ly/3bUzW4q; meeting ID: 894 3448 for divorce from her hus- 4597; one-tap mobile: (646) 558-8656, 89434484597#). BLOTTER York Township Zoning Commission, regular meeting, 7 p.m., fire band, Desi Arnaz, a day after station complex, 6609 Norwalk Road. Medina police 12:27 a.m. — Fenn and Huffman roads; vehicle they had finished filming the stopped for speeding. While checking the driver’s Saturday, Feb. 27 last episode of “The Lucille Saturday information, it was found he had a suspended 9:19 p.m. — 1000 block Oak St.; house’s siding driver’s license. A citation was issued for driving Ball-Desi Arnaz Show.” Cloverleaf Board of Education, special meeting for construction damaged after unknown subject shot up the house under suspension and speeding. n In 1974, a Turkish Airlines with a paintball gun. project community engagement, 9 a.m. (bit.ly/30cVFzf). Thursday, Feb. 18 Sunday, Feb. 28 DC-10 crashed shortly after 2:58 p.m. — 4100 block Sequoia Drive; report 8:03 a.m. — 1100 Merimack Circle; report made takeoff from Orly Airport in for unemployment fraud. made for unemployment fraud. Friday, Feb. 19 Paris, killing all 346 people 10:32 p.m. — 800 block N. Court St.; male cited for on board. WEATHER driving under suspension. His vehicle was towed. 8:24 a.m. — 5000 block Gateway Drive; a thief cut a catalytic converter off a vehicle. n In 1991, motorist Rodney TODAY: Mostly sunny...... 45/31 Medina Township police 12:52 p.m. — 3000 block Medina Road; a male came King was severely beaten into GetGo and stole three cases of Bud Light beer. by Los Angeles police offi- Sunday, Feb. 14 Saturday, Feb. 20 THURSDAY: Cloudy...... 34/25 8:14 p.m. — 3122 Eastpointe Drive; physical 2:50 p.m. — 4141 Pearl Road; female stopped cers in a scene captured on altercation reported between husband and wife. and questioned about shoplifting. She failed to pay amateur video. Twenty-five FRIDAY: Partly cloudy...... 35/29 Male was taken into custody for domestic violence for $76.18 worth of merchandise and was given a people were killed when a and booked in Medina County Jail. summons for theft. Monday, Feb. 15 United Airlines Boeing 737- Partly cloudy...... SATURDAY: 34/28 4:23 p.m. — 4877 Fenn Road; report made for Montville Township police 200 crashed while approach- unemployment fraud. ing the Colorado Springs Wednesday, Feb. 17 Saturday, Feb. 20 10:09 a.m. — 4100 block Bagdad Road; report 2:29 p.m. — 6665 Wadsworth Road; report made airport. KID’S VIEW made for unemployment fraud. for unemployment fraud. n In 1996, Israel declared “total war” against the mil- The Gazette welcomes weather pictures from area itant group Hamas after students. A weather form may be obtained by email- tinuing and to bar proceeds brought in $418,753 over that a bus bomb in Jerusalem ing [email protected]. Teachers may STATION from being used for salaries. 12-month cycle. killed 19 people, including submit pictures from their class. For more informa- From A1 Council originally considered “The levy would also be the bomber, the third such tion, call (330) 721-4060. putting a fire levy on the bal- the primary source of cap- suicide attack in eight days. Two additions have been lot early last year, but those ital funding for the annual n In 2001, a plane carrying made to Fire Station No. 1, plans were soon halted by replacement of large equip- members of a National with the last coming in 1992. Guard engineering crew COVID-19. ment, tools and technology Hiscock said building a crashed in heavy rain near CORRECTIONS According to the Medina needs of the Fire Department, new station is largely contin- Macon, Ga., killing all 21 County Auditor’s Office, a 1.5- including SCBA (self-con- gent on passage of a five-year, people on board. & CLARIFICATIONS mill measure will cost prop- tained breathing appara- 1.5-mill fire department levy tus) packs and firefighting n In 2011, seeking to repair The Medina Gazette is committed to providing accurate news cov- erty owners $52.50 annually that will be placed before vot- turn-out gear,” Hisock said. damaged relations, Pres- erage. Call us at (330) 721-4060 to let us know about factual errors. for every $100,000 of valua- ers May 4. “It would also fund the Fire ident Barack Obama and tion. “It will be very import- Department’s share of a Mexican President Felipe Since the end of 2015, the ant,” he said. “It’s the pri- replacement digital emer- Calderon agreed during a LOTTERY mary mechanism that will Fire Department has oper- gency radio system, the White House meeting to be needed to fund some of ated without new levy fund- scheduled 2022 replacement deepen their cooperation Ohio (Tuesday) the bond notes and things ing while using cash reserves of ladder one, and continued in combating drug violence Midday Pick 3: 3-3-8, Pick 3: 1-2-7, that will be needed for con- built up from a previous levy annual maintenance of fire and declared a break- Midday Pick 4: 6-2-2-7, Pick 4: 7-9-7-9, struction. Without the levy, it to cover costs. City Council stations and capital equip- through in efforts to end a Midday Pick 5: 5-9-3-8-4, Pick 5: 1-9-7-8-4, would be pretty unlikely.” voted that summer not to long-standing dispute over Rolling Cash 5: 3-13-17-27-28, ment.” Language in the proposal seek a renewal of the 1.1-mill cross-border trucking. Rolling Cash 5 jackpot is $120,000. Contact reporter Jonathan Delozier Classic Lotto jackpot is $5.2 million. was amended to make the levy. According to an annual at (330) 721-4050 or jdelozier@ n In 2016, Marco Rubio and levy five years instead of con- report from that year, the levy medina-gazette.com. Ted Cruz leveled withering Lucky for Life criticism at Donald Trump’s MONDAY: 5-11-17-26-47, Lucky Ball: 3. “flexible” policy positions Mega Millions ROUNDUP and personal ethics during a Republican presidential The Mega Millions numbers were not available at press time. Next Mega Millions jackpot is an estimated $43 million. Chamber meeting looks Highland senior top student for Feb. debate in Detroit. at nontraditional work practices Powerball Highland senior Alex Ambro has been Today’s birthdays selected as the Medina County Kiwanis Student SATURDAY: 2-28-31-44-52, Powerball: 18, Power Play: 3. The Northern Medina County Chamber Singer-musician Mike Next Powerball jackpot is an estimated $123 million. Alliance will hold its March meeting March 17 of the Month for February. Pender (The Searchers) to discuss alternative workforce strategies. Alex is a member of the is 80. Movie producer-di- Alternative workplace strategies can be marching band, National rector George Miller is 76. defined as “the combination of nontraditional Honor Society and has served Actor Hattie Winston is 76. work practices, settings, and locations that as a peer leader. In addition, Singer Jennifer Warnes is 74. supplement or replace traditional offices.” he participates in the wind Actor-director Tim Kazurin- ensemble and the Highland Wednesday, March 3, 2021, No. 53 A panel of local experts will include Kathy sky is 71. Singer-musician Medina (non-toll area)...... (330) 725-4166 Breitenbucher, Medina County Economic Heartbreakers choir. He is the Robyn Hitchcock is 68. All other Ohio areas...... (800) 633-4623 Development Corp.; Ed Dryer, Medina County Alex Ambro son of Dick and Joan Ambro, Actor Robert Gossett is 67. Copyright © 2021, The Medina Gazette Board of Developmental Disabilities; Beth of Granger Township, and Rock musician John Lilley Material published in this newspaper is the property of Medina County Ewing, Alternative Paths; and Medina County plans to pursue a degree in either business or is 67. Actor Miranda Rich- Publications Inc. Company and is not to be reproduced without permission. law upon his graduation from Highland. Common Pleas Judge Joyce Kimbler. ardson is 63. Rock musician EXECUTIVES CIRCULATION John Bigham is 62. Radio ADVERTISING MANAGER Home Delivery Service The Zoom meeting starts at 12 p.m. For Troopers investigating fleeing personality Ira Glass is 62. Jason Gwinnup .... (330) 721-4002 Medina (non-toll areas): more information, visit nmccalliance.com. fugitive in Ashland County [email protected] (330) 725-4166 Actor Mary Page Keller is 60. MANAGING EDITOR Phone hours Cloverleaf kindergarten State troopers are investigating an incident Olympic track and field gold 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday to Friday Lisa Roberson … (330) 721-4060 involving a fleeing fugitive on Interstate 71 The Medina Gazette is published registration open medalist Jackie Joyner-Ker- [email protected] near mile post 188 in Ashland County during Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday Kindergarten registration is open for the see is 59. Former NFL player SPORTS EDITOR a traffic stop. and Saturday by Medina County 2021-22 school year at Cloverleaf Schools. and College Football Hall Albert Grindle ...... (330) 721-4043 Publications Inc., 885 W. Liberty A 2003 Infiniti FX35 SUV was northbound of Famer Herschel Walker [email protected] St., P.O. Box 407, Medina, OH Children who will be 5 years old before Aug. 1 on I-71 Monday night, and pulled over for a is 59. Actor Laura Harring is 44258-0407 are eligible for kindergarten screening and reg- speeding violation. 57. Contemporary Christian EDITORIAL SUBSCRIPTION RATES istration. Appointments are available from 9:15 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday) The vehicle, driven by Kaylinn C. Green, 22, musician Duncan Phillips SPORTS (AFTER 5 P.M.) ...... a.m. to 7:30 p.m. April 28 and 9:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. (330) 721-4043 Home delivery: $45.50 for of Houston, pulled over onto the left shoulder, (Newsboys) is 57. Rap- 13 weeks, $91 for 26 weeks, April 29. To schedule an appointment, call Clo- [email protected] median side. As the trooper was speaking with per-actor Tone Loc (lohk) is $163.80 for 52 weeks. verleaf Elementary School at (330) 302-0101. Newsstand price per copy: $1.25 the driver, the right front passenger, Demetrius 55. Actor Julie Bowen is 51. ADVERTISING Monday-Friday; $1.75 Saturday. For more information, visit the student reg- Allen Wright, 27, of Cairo, Georgia, opened the Country singer Brett Warren Retail ...... (330) 721-4002 POSTMASTER: Send address istration page at cloverleaflocal.org. door and ran across all three lanes of I-71. Classified...... (330) 725-6040 (The Warren Brothers) is 50. changes to: The Gazette, P.O. Box Wright ran into a wooded area east of I-71, Office hours.....8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily 407, Medina, OH 44258-0407. ODOT planning work on I-76 Actor David Faustino is 47. where he hid for about two hours. Gospel singer Jason Crabb Interstate 76 east, from state Route 94 to With the assistance of the Ashland County is 44. Singer Ronan Keating state Route 261, will have right-lane closures Sheriff’s Office deputies and K-9 unit, the (Boyzone) is 44. Rapper Lil’ from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning Monday, state patrol’s aviation section, and the state Flip is 40. Actor Jessica Biel March 8, through Wednesday, March 10. patrol’s special response team, Wright was is 39. Rock musician Blower Crews will be clearing trees from alongside found hiding up in a tree. (AKA Joe Garvey) (Hinder) Challenge your brain the roadway. Wright was arrested and taken into custody is 37. Musician Brett Hite Motorists should expect slow or stopped without further incident. Wright has an active (Frenship) is 35. Pop singer traffic along I-76. Residents in the area who felony warrant for burglary out of DeLand, Flor- Camila Cabello is 24. Actor Go to today’s puzzle page normally get on I-76 east at Route 57 or Route ida. This incident is still under investigation and Thomas Barbusca (TV: “The 94 are encouraged to use state Route 261 charges for Wright are pending. Mick”) is 18. Actor Reylynn instead to avoid any traffic delays. — from staff reports Caster is 18.

cyan A2 magenta A2 yellow A2 black A2 The Gazette CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Wednesday, March 3, 2021 A3 VACCINE AVAILABILITY TIMETABLE ACCELERATES, PRIORITIZES TEACHERS Biden: Shots for all adults by end of May Zeke Miller, Linda A. Johnson The faster vaccination timetable is the result of a new agreement that will tion Act to help Merck retool to work and Jonathan Lemire on the production. The Associated Press allow Merck to produce the vaccine developed by rival Johnson & Johnson. Still it was not immediately clear WASHINGTON — President Joe when the effect of Merck’s assistance saying his hope was sometime before to pharmacies, on top of the 2.4 million pected production issues with its vac- would be reflected in supply. Federal Biden said Tuesday that the U.S. they are now getting of the Pfizer and cine and produced only 3.9 million “this time next year.” officials have cautioned that setting expects to take delivery of enough Moderna vaccine supply. doses ahead of its receiving emer- Biden’s speech was set against the up the highly specialized manu- coronavirus vaccines for all adults by Those pharmacies will be key in gency use authorization on Saturday. backdrop of states across the country facturing lines to produce vaccines the end of May, two months earlier moving to relax virus-related restric- getting the vaccines into the arms The company has promised to deliver than anticipated, as his administration would take months. tions. This comes despite the objec- of teachers — particularly in the 100 million doses by the end of June. announced that drugmaker Merck & Compared to the two-dose versions tions of the White House and the roughly 20 states where they have Before the approval of the J&J shot, Co. will help produce rival Johnson & produced by Moderna and Pfizer, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, not been prioritized for shots — Biden had suggested that it would take Johnson’s newly approved shot. J&J vaccine is less resource intensive Dr. Anthony Fauci, who have raised which will help reopen schools to until the end of July to have enough With the bolstered supply, Biden to distribute and administer, mak- alarm about new variants of the virus better educate students who have vaccine for every adult in the U.S. also announced he would be using the ing it a critical piece to U.S. plans to and pleaded against any relaxation of been at risk of falling behind during Facing questions about the com- powers of the federal government to spread vaccinations around the world virus protocols until more Americans the pandemic and reduce the burden pany’s slipping delivery schedule, J&J direct all states to prioritize vaccinating — but only once Americans are inoc- are vaccinated. In Texas, GOP Gov. on parents who have had to choose Vice President Richard Nettles told teachers, and said the federal govern- ulated. The J&J vaccine can be stored Greg Abbott moved to lift his state’s between childcare and a job. lawmakers on Capitol Hill last week ment would provide the doses directly “Let’s treat in-person learning as that the company had faced “signifi- for months at refrigerated tempera- through its pharmacy program. He mask-wearing mandate and a host of tures, rather than frozen, and doesn’t other limitations. Michigan’s Demo- the essential service that it is,” Biden cant challenges” because of its “highly challenged states to administer at least said. Teachers will be able to sign up complex” manufacturing process. require patients to return for a second cratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer eased one dose of the vaccine to all educa- directly through the participating The assistance from Merck was dose three or four weeks later. capacity limits on restaurants and both tors by the end of March as part of his retail pharmacies in their local area, expected to help J&J meet its pro- J&J has set up a global production public and residential gatherings. administration’s efforts to reopen more the administration said. duction commitments and expand network that includes brewing bulk Fauci has previously said the nation schools across the nation. White House press secretary Jen supply even further, but the adminis- vaccine at its Janssen facility in the must achieve a vaccination rate of “We’re now on track to have Psaki also announced Tuesday that tration did not immediately provide Netherlands, and with a company about 80 percent to reach “herd immu- enough vaccine supply for every the federal government was increasing specifics. The news was first reported in the U.S., Emergent BioSolutions, adult in America by the end of May,” nity.” Only about 8 percent of the supply of the Moderna and Pfizer vac- by The Washington Post. and another in India, Biological E. said Biden, who likened the partner- population has been fully vaccinated cines to states next week to 15.2 million Psaki said that an “across the Ltd. Other contract manufacturers ship between the two drug compa- according to the Centers for Disease doses per week, up from 14.5 million administration effort” was required are lined up to help with later steps, nies to the spirit of national coopera- Control and Prevention, though the previously. States will also receive 2.8 to get the two historic rivals to including putting the vaccine into tion during World War II. pace of vaccination has been increas- million doses of the J&J shot this week. work together on the vaccines, even vials, in the U.S., Italy, Spain and Biden’s twin announcements quickly ing, with the U.S. setting a new daily On a call with governors Tuesday, though conversations between the South Africa. raised expectations for when the nation record for injections on both Thursday White House coronavirus coordina- two companies have been going on In the scramble to create COVID-19 could safely emerge from the pandemic and Friday of last week. tor Jeff Zients said states should pre- for months. vaccines, the three Western drug mak- with the promise of additional vaccines, In hopes of increasing vaccinations pare for administering 16-17 million “There’s a difference between con- ers who’ve dominated the vaccine but it highlighted the looming challenge even further. the Biden administration total weekly doses of Pfizer and Mod- versations and it moving forward,” industry for decades — Merck & Co., facing the nation: successfully putting told governors to make preparations to erna vaccines by the end of March, she said. Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline — sur- those doses into arms. administer even more doses in the com- climbing to 17-18 million weekly by The White House said Merck would prisingly all fell short. Merck halted Even as he expressed optimism, ing weeks. More shots are also heading early April. The supply of J&J doses to devote two plants to the production its own plans to develop a coronavi- Biden quickly tempered the outlook for toward the federally backed program to states, expected to dip after the initial process. One would make the vaccine rus vaccine earlier this year, finding a return to life as it was before the virus administer doses in retail pharmacies, shipment this week, will climb to 4-6 and the other would handle inserting that their candidates were generating hit. which federal officials believe can dou- million weekly doses by the end of the vaccine into vials and ensuring an inferior immune system response “I’ve been cautioned not to give ble or triple their pace of vaccination. March and 5-6 million doses weekly strict quality controls. Psaki said the compared with other vaccines. It said an answer to that because we don’t More than 800,000 doses of the J&J vac- through the end of April. Biden administration was using its it would instead focus its work on know for sure,” Biden said, before cine will also be distributed this week Officials have said J&J faced unex- powers under the Defense Produc- developing treatments for COVID-19.

Ohio residents who died SYSTEMS from coronavirus, regardless of States ease rules despite warnings From A1 where they passed away geo- graphically, are counted in the Paul J. Weber and Tammy Webber vention, have responded by begging peo- of Disneyland. (The theme park’s rides McCloud said several peo- The Associated Press ple repeatedly not to risk another deadly remain closed.) And Florida is getting ready “Ohio resident deaths” statis- ple will have looked at infor- tic. Coronavirus patients who Texas on Tuesday became the biggest wave of contagion just when the nation is to welcome students on spring break. mation on a COVID-19 death died within the Ohio borders, state to lift its mask rule, joining a rapidly making progress in vaccinating people and “People want to stay safe, but at the same before it is reported publicly regardless of where they lived, growing movement by governors and other victory over the outbreak is in sight. time, the fatigue has hit,” said Ryan Luke, — “the treating physician, our are counted in the “Deaths in leaders across the U.S. to loosen COVID-19 U.S. cases have plunged more than 70 who is organizing a weekend rally in Eagle, Department of Vital Statistics state of Ohio” statistic. restrictions despite pleas from health offi- percent over the past two months from Idaho, to encourage people to patronize and the CDC.” Vanderhoff said the death cials not to let their guard down yet. an average of nearly 250,000 new infec- businesses that don’t require masks. “We Although this system will data will be updated online The Lone Star State will also do away with tions a day, while average deaths per day just want to live a quasi-normal life.” require more time to confirm as it is received by the state limits on the number of diners who can be have plummeted about 40 percent since Michael Junge argued against a mask a death was from coronavirus, served indoors, said Republican Gov. Greg mid-January. mandate when officials in the Missouri it is expected to be more accu- health department, but other Abbott, who made the announcement at a But the two curves have leveled off tourist town of Branson passed one and rate than the previous method. data like cases and hospital- restaurant in Lubbock. abruptly in the past several days and have said he hasn’t enforced it in his Lost Boys “The reconciliation that izations will continue daily. The governors of Michigan, Mississippi even risen slightly, and the numbers are still Barber Company. He said he is sick of it. was going on for purposes The state of Ohio as a whole and Louisiana likewise eased up on bars, running at alarmingly high levels, with an “I think the whole thing is a joke hon- of COVID, in an attempt to reported 1,709 new cases restaurants and other businesses Tues- average of about 2,000 deaths and 68,000 estly,” he said. “They originally said that make real-time reporting, was of COVID-19 on Tuesday, of day, as did the mayor of San Francisco. cases per day. Health officials are increas- this was going to go for a month and they manual and obviously fraught which 1,047 were confirmed “Removing statewide mandates does ingly worried about virus mutations. have pushed it out to indefinitely. ... It with opportunities for issues,” and 662 were probable. not end personal responsibility,” said “We stand to completely lose the hard- should have been done a long time ago.” McCloud said. In Medina County, Tuesday Abbott, speaking from a crowded dining earned ground we have gained,” CDC Florida, which is getting ready for spring The “probable deaths” sta- saw the first addition of new room where many of those surrounding director Dr. Rochelle Walensky warned break travelers to flock to its sunny beaches, tistic was removed from the reported deaths — moving the him were not wearing masks. “It’s just that on Monday. is considered to be in an “active outbreak,” Ohio Department of Health’s number from 219 deaths to a now state mandates are no longer needed.” Even so, many Americans are sick of along with Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, website Tuesday because all new total of 226 deaths. A year into the crisis, politicians and ordi- the shutdowns that have damaged their New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and deaths will be confirmed by The county has seen a total nary Americans alike have grown tired of livelihoods and are eager to socialize South Carolina, according to the data-track- death certificates going for- of 13,394 confirmed and prob- rules meant to stem the spread of the coro- again. ing website CovidActNow. ward. able cases of COVID-19 in the navirus, which has killed over a half-million An Indianapolis-area bar was filled In Michigan, a group called All Busi- As of Tuesday afternoon, last year, including 631 resi- people in the United States. Some places are with maskless patrons over the weekend. ness Is Essential has resisted Gov. after the website was updated, dents who have been hospi- lifting infection control measures; in other In Southern California, people waited in Gretchen Whitmer’s virus policies, and it displayed totals of 16,750 talized. places, people are ignoring them. lines that snaked through a parking lot on many people are ignoring mask require- Ohio resident deaths from Contact Dylan Reynolds at (440) 329- Top health officials, including the head a recent weekday afternoon for the chance ments and other measures, said group COVID-19, as well as 17,189 7123 or [email protected]. of the Centers for Disease Control and Pre- to shop and eat at Downtown Disney, part leader Erik Kiilunen. COVID-19 deaths in the state. Follow him on Twitter @drey1357. Biden urges Senate Dems to rally behind $1.9T relief bill Alan Fram ate, sorted through lingering enough. 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ANOTHEROPINION Building a better federal bench resident Joe Biden has rightly reversed many of the pol- icies pursued by Donald Trump, but in one respect he is Trump’s hits and misses at CPAC Pfollowing Trump’s lead — and it’s a mistake. Like Trump, ormer President Donald Trump it so many times. Most people can repeat it but unlike former President Barack Obama, Biden won’t seek emerged from 38 days of self-en- from memory. advice from the American Bar Association in advance of nomi- Fforced silence for a lengthy speech Trump criticized several Republican nating candidates to the federal courts. at the Conservative Political Action Con- senators and House members by name. All As we observed when we criticized Trump for doing away ference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, that voted to impeach and remove him from with this practice, the ABA isn’t infallible, but it has a record of was frequently interrupted with boisterous Cal Thomas office after he left the White House. He evaluating prospective judges in a fair and bipartisan way based applause and chants from an adoring, called them “Rinos” (Republicans in name in part on confidential conversations with people who worked mostly white and older crowd. communist country. only). In doing so he violated what Ronald with prospective nominees. And it’s hard to fault the group’s He was spot-on in his indictment of Some TV commentators said it was Reagan used to call the 11th Command- criteria; its Standing Committee on the Federal Judiciary rates the five-week-old Biden administration, ment: “Thou shalt not speak ill of any fel- prospective judges on the basis of professional competence, accusing the new president of lying about “unprecedented” for a former president to low Republican.” integrity and judicial temperament. his “radical far-left” agenda during the attack his successor so soon after leaving How does his slamming fellow Repub- This advice is especially useful in connection with nomi- campaign. Predictably, he also slammed office. That doesn’t fly given the attacks by nees to federal district courts, who are often recommended the “fake news” for what he said was their Democrats against Trump from the time licans who admittedly have criticized by home-state senators, sometimes with input from advisory assistance in covering up that agenda. he announced his candidacy, through the him, foster unity in the party? Trump commissions. For these nominees, unlike appointees to higher Conservatives will not disagree with 2016 campaign and his four years as pres- promised not to create a third party. He federal courts, trial experience and judicial temperament are far Trump when it comes to the issues he ident, including two impeachment trials was right when he said Democrats mostly more important than legal philosophy. Although some district mentioned. and two acquittals. stand together. He said he intends to help judges do rule on constitutional matters of national signifi- These issues included Biden allowing The contrast between Trump’s high Republicans take back the Senate and cance, their most important duty is to preside at trials. more immigrants to unlawfully cross our energy and Biden’s near-empty tank is House in 2022 and the White House in four A president doesn’t need to consult the ABA or anyone else southern border and resuming a so-called stark. There is also that special bond years. in nominating federal judges. Nor does “consulting” mean “catch-and-release” policy Trump ended, between Trump and his supporters that He coyly hinted he might run again in handing a group veto power over nominees. But giving the ABA the killing of the Keystone XL pipeline, Biden does not appear to enjoy with Dem- 2024, which brought wild cheering. But a role in advance allows the president to decide whether to go which has led to lost jobs and higher ocrats. When was the last time you heard four years is forever in politics and a CPAC through with a nomination — and it also can make it easier for energy prices, rejoining the Paris climate an audience chant “we love you” to any poll showed strong approval for Florida a president not to choose an unqualified candidate strongly agreement and withdrawing Trump’s res- Democratic president, or any other Repub- Gov. Ron DeSantis should Trump not run. lican? supported by home-state senators. toration of U.N. sanctions on Iran, and DeSantis and South Dakota Gov. Kristi All was going swimmingly from a con- Negative evaluations by the ABA committee reportedly dis- the reversal of his energy policies, which Noem (who came in third in the poll) deliv- suaded Obama from nominating 14 candidates for federal servative perspective until the moment I Trump claims caused gasoline prices to ered speeches full of substance and style. courts. Trump ended up nominating 10 candidates who were hoped would not happen. Trump had to soar by “30 percent” since he left office. He There was plenty to like in Trump’s rated “not qualified” by the ABA committee. (The vast majority predicted a gallon of gas could eventually revisit the November election and repeat address, but as usual he stepped on good of Trump nominees were rated “qualified” or “well qualified.”) cost “$5, $6, $7” unless those policies are claims that have been debunked and issues by returning to conspiracy the- Progressives offer several reasons for not asking the ABA for reversed. proven false. It was unnecessary. ories and charges that the election was its advice before a nomination is sent to the Senate. One long- Trump touched on “cancel culture,” His calls for voting reform, including standing complaint is that the ABA committee is the voice of transgender men who would “destroy voter identification, signature matching, stolen from him. It is why Republicans in an insular legal establishment — or, as one progressive activist women’s sports” and by implication “one-day voting” and the use of absentee four years might choose someone who put it, a “corporate-lawyer-dominated gatekeeper.” It’s true that suggested Biden is cozying up to China ballots for people who are legitimately embraces Trump’s policies, but who has a members of the current committee are members of law firms, because of his “close personal relation” absent on Election Day and for members different personality. but some have backgrounds in government and specialties that with Beijing, a not-so-subtle dig at Hunter of the military overseas, was all fine and Readers may email Cal Thomas at tcaeditors@tribpub. don’t fit the stereotype of the “corporate lawyer.” Biden and his business dealings with the defensible. The rest was not. We have heard com. The ABA also has been criticized for awarding “qualified” or “well qualified” ratings to Trump nominees who had a history of making biased, discriminatory or hyper-partisan remarks. In some of these cases the nominees’ past remarks or writings did Becerra is a good choice to lead HHS raise issues of temperament. But it’s important not to define “temperament” so broadly that it becomes a proxy for political en. Ted Cruz of Texas said something When Barack Obama was president, views or a lawyer’s defense of controversial clients. unusually ridiculous last week, even most Republicans voted against his nomi- The most serious charge is that the ABA rating system dis- Sfor a senator whose response to a nees for Labor, Tom Perez, and Education, criminates against women and minorities. Critics of the ABA disaster in his state was to head for Can- John King Jr. point to a 2014 study by political scientist Maya Sen that con- cun. When Donald Trump became president, Explaining why he plans to vote against cluded that the ABA rated minorities and women significantly Doyle McManus every Democrat voted against Betsy DeVos lower than their white or male counterparts. confirming President Joe Biden’s nominee for Education and Price, the ill-fated doc- for secretary of Health and Human Ser- tor at Health and Human Services. The ABA disputed Sen’s conclusion at the time, and the orga- $575 million. nization’s current president, Patricia Lee Refo, says it is now vices, Cruz complained that Xavier Becerra Now it’s Joe Biden’s turn. None of his “has no background in virology.” That sounds like health care experience “deeply committed to diversity and inclusion in the justice sys- to me — and just the sort of expertise nominees so far have sailed through with- tem and in every aspect of its work.” The committee that evalu- “Would you hire me to remove your out opposition. One GOP senator, Josh appendix?” the Harvard-trained lawyer Biden will want when he gets to his top ates judicial candidates is still dominated by men, but its mem- post-pandemic priority of expanding and Hawley of Missouri, has voted against all bers otherwise mirror the country’s racial and ethnic makeup. asked. 10 who have reached the Senate floor. Cruz The question doesn’t seem entirely rele- adjusting Obamacare. Diversifying the federal bench is a priority for the Biden Cruz and other Republicans haven’t has voted against nine of the 10 (he let administration, and rightly so, especially in light of Trump’s vant, but since he asked, my answer is: No. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III slip I wouldn’t trust Cruz with sharp objects always demanded that the Health secretary record in appointing judges. According to statistics compiled be a scientist. President Trump’s last Health through). What those two senators have by the American Constitution Society: 84 percent of confirmed under any circumstances. in common is that they are both potential But Becerra isn’t being nominated to and Human Services boss, Alex Azar, was a Trump nominees were white, compared with 64 percent of lawyer and former lobbyist for a pharma- presidential candidates — and they both Obama nominees, and 76 percent of confirmed Trump nomi- perform surgery on members of Congress tried to block the certification of electoral — or even to decipher viruses. He’s being ceutical firm. nees were men, compared with 58 percent of Obama nominees. Trump did put one doctor in charge votes for Biden. All of Obama’s actual nominees, including women and minority hired to run federal health policy — to A few Republican institutionalists still negotiate with other politicians, write reg- of the Health Department, sur- candidates, received ratings of “qualified” or “well qualified” geon-turned-congressman Tom Price, but vote the old way, letting the president have from the ABA. ulations and manage a sprawling bureau- the experiment didn’t go well. Price was his choices. Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, To his credit, Biden also has signaled that he is looking for cracy. forced to resign after Politico revealed Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Rob Portman judicial nominees with professional backgrounds that have Measured against that job description, that he’d spent at least $340,000 in agency of Ohio and Mitt Romney of Utah have been underrepresented on the federal bench, such as public Becerra’s resume as a longtime U.S. con- money on private jet flights. bucked their party to vote for all 10 of defenders, civil rights lawyers and legal aid attorneys. It’s sim- gressman followed by a stint as attorney In Becerra’s case, Republicans do have at Biden’s nominees. plistic, however, to assume that a judge’s professional back- general of California looks pretty good. least one substantive beef: They disagree They haven’t joined the chorus com- ground will dictate how she will rule. Justice Sonia Sotomayor, He’s a highly competent politician and with his position on abortion rights. He’s in plaining that Becerra isn’t a research sci- a former prosecutor, is a strong voice on the Supreme Court for lawyer, not a doctor. And that’s what most favor; they’re opposed. entist — a good sign for the nominee, who the rights of criminal defendants. Cabinet-level jobs need — not technical In 2017 Becerra sued the Trump admin- will probably be voted on next week. There are multitudes of female and minority lawyers who experts, no matter how brilliant they may istration over its decision to allow employ- They’re right. A president’s Cabinet would easily earn a “qualified” or “well qualified” rating from be. ers with “conscience-based objections” doesn’t need a virologist at Health and the ABA. Excluding the bar association from a formal role That’s especially true at this point to omit contraceptive coverage from their Human Services, an architect at Housing before a nomination is made could create the false impression in the COVID-19 pandemic. Our prob- lem isn’t basic research; the virus has employees’ health plans. The Little Sisters and Urban Development, or a fighter pilot that diversifying the bench requires lowering professional stan- running the Pentagon. dards. been sequenced and we have three fully of the Poor, an order of nuns, later joined The most accomplished Cabinet secre- Biden has the right (and the responsibility) to press for more approved vaccines. The challenge now is the suit on the president’s side. taries of recent years have been generalists, diversity on the federal bench. It is also his prerogative to nom- political and administrative: getting shots That put Becerra in the middle of a legit- not specialists. George P. Shultz, who held inate judges — especially on the Supreme Court and federal into people’s arms. imate, long-running, hot-button debate. four Cabinet-level jobs, was a business appeals courts — who share his legal philosophy. That’s what Becerra has “zero experience in anything He holds the standard Democratic posi- school professor — an expert in manage- Trump did. But if the president isn’t going to consult the ABA in related to healthcare,” Cruz claimed. tion; his GOP critics want their voters to ment. Leon E. Panetta, who held three, got advance, he will need to find other ways to ensure that candi- That was another strange statement. In know that they are defending the conser- his start as a member of the House of Rep- dates possess the necessary experience, integrity and tempera- fact, the California attorney general has vative barricades. ment for a lifetime appointment. years of experience in healthcare policy. But there’s also a newer phenomenon at resentatives, like Becerra. — The Los Angeles Times He was a member of the House committee work here: the increasingly raw politiciza- If Biden is nominating capable politi- that wrote the Affordable Care Act, better tion of almost every Cabinet nomination. cians and managers instead of surgeons, known as Obamacare. During 24 years in For more than 200 years, the Senate economists or astronauts, that’s a good the House, he also worked on dozens of allowed presidents to name almost any- thing. LETTERS GUIDELINES other provisions aimed at controlling drug one they wanted to Cabinet seats, unless An administration’s success often comes The Gazette welcomes letters to the editor. Letters are subject costs and improving Medicare and Med- a nominee had problems with criminal down to an art too many presidents to editing for brevity, accuracy and clarity. icaid. charges, unpaid taxes or other misconduct. neglect: managing the government well. Letters should be 250 words or fewer. Letters with more than While in Sacramento, Becerra led the Nominees were often confirmed unani- Just ask Obama, whose biggest stumble 250 words may be edited to approximately the required length. Include your name, full home address and telephone number coalition of state attorneys general that mously. was the botched rollout of his health care for verification purposes. battled a Republican-led effort to repeal Since the 1980s, the boundaries have plan. He didn’t need a virologist; he needed Obamacare. And in 2018 he sued Sutter moved. Now Cabinet confirmations often BY EMAIL (preferred): [email protected] better managers. Health, the Northern California hospital play out as extensions of existing policy Doyle McManus is a columnist for the Los Angeles BY MAIL: Letters to the Editor, The Gazette, 885 W. Liberty giant, for using monopoly power to keep debates between the president’s party and St., Medina, OH 44256 Times. 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cyan %Section%%Page% magenta %Section%%Page% yellow %Section%%Page% black %Section%%Page% The Gazette POLITICS Wednesday, March 3, 2021 A5 FBI CHIEF WARNS OF GROWING THREAT OF VIOLENCE Capitol attack was ‘domestic terrorism’ Eric Tucker and arrived determined to commit vio- Mary Clare Jalonick FBI Director Chris Wray told the Senate Judiciary Committee the lence against police and disrupt Con- The Associated Press number of domestic terrorism investigations has increased from gress from its duties, Wray said. “Some of those people clearly came WASHINGTON — FBI Director about 1,000 when he became FBI director in 2017 to about 2,000 Chris Wray bluntly labeled the January to Washington, we now know, with the riot at the U.S. Capitol as “domestic now. The number of white supremacist arrests has almost tripled. plans and intentions to engage in the terrorism” Tuesday and warned of worst kind of violence we would con- a rapidly growing threat of home- sider domestic terrorism,” he said. organizations. FBI director in 2017 to about 2,000 and concerning enough that “the grown violent extremism that law Asked whether there was evidence “Jan. 6 was not an isolated event. now. The number of white suprema- smartest thing to do, the most pru- enforcement is scrambling to confront that the attack was planned or carried The problem of domestic terrorism cist arrests has almost tripled, he said. dent thing to do, was just push it to through thousands of investigations. out by antifa — an umbrella term for has been metastasizing across the Many of the senators’ questions the people who needed to get it.” Wray also defended to lawmak- leftist militants — or by Trump oppo- country for a long time now and it’s Tuesday centered on the FBI’s han- “We did communicate that infor- ers his own agency’s handling of an nents posing as his loyalists, Wray said not going away anytime soon,” Wray dling of a Jan. 5 report from its Nor- mation in a timely fashion to the Cap- intelligence report that warned of the that there was not. Some on the right told the Senate Judiciary Committee. folk, Virginia, field office that warned itol Police and (Metropolitan Police prospect for violence on Jan. 6. And he have made such false contentions. “At the FBI, we’ve been sounding the of online posts foreshadowing a “war” Department) in not one, not two, Even as the FBI prioritizes its efforts firmly rejected false claims advanced alarm on it for a number of years in Washington the following day. but three different ways,” Wray said, to counter domestic violent extrem- by some Republicans that anti-Trump now.” Capitol Police leaders have said they though he added that since the vio- ism, there are challenges confront- groups had organized the deadly The violence at the Capitol made were unaware of that report and had lence that ensued was “not an accept- ing law enforcement, including in riot that began when a violent mob clear that a law enforcement agency received no intelligence from the FBI able result,” the FBI was looking into separating mere chatter from actual stormed the building as Congress was that remade itself after the Sept. 11, that would have led them to expect what it could have done differently. threats and in First Amendment pro- gathering to certify results of the presi- 2001, attacks to deal with interna- the sort of violence that besieged He said he was “reluctant to arm- dential election. tional terrorism is now laboring to them on the 6th. Five people died chair quarterback anyone else in their tections that give ample leeway to Wray’s testimony before the Senate address homegrown violence by white that day, including a Capitol Police jobs,” but the FBI was determined to espouse racist or otherwise abhorrent Judiciary Committee, his first before Americans. President Joe Biden’s officer and a woman who was shot as prevent a repeat of Jan. 6. viewpoints. Congress since the insurrection, administration has tasked his national she tried to climb through a smashed “We find it personally infuriating “The amount of angry, hateful, was the latest in a series of hearings intelligence director to work with the window into the House chamber with any time we are not able, as I said, unspeakable, combative, violent even, centered on the law enforcement FBI and Department of Homeland lawmakers still inside. to bat 1,000. And we’re going to keep rhetoric on social media exceeds what response to the Capitol insurrection. Security to assess the threat. And in Wray said the report was dissemi- working to get better,” he said. anybody in their worst imagination Lawmakers pressed him not only applying the domestic terrorism label nated though the FBI’s joint terrorism The sprawling Justice Department (thinks) is out there,” Wray said. about possible intelligence and com- to conduct inside the Capitol, Wray task force, discussed at a command investigation into the riot has already Though he has briefed lawmakers munication failures ahead of the riot sought to make clear to senators that post in Washington and posted on an produced hundreds of charges, privately and shared information but also about the threat of violence he was clear-eyed about the scope internet portal available to other law including against members of militia with local law enforcement, Tuesday’s from white supremacists, militias and and urgency of the threat. enforcement agencies. groups and far-right organizations. oversight hearing marked his first other extremists that the FBI says it is Wray said the number of domestic Though the information was raw, The crowd in Washington that day public appearance before Congress prioritizing with the same urgency as terrorism investigations has increased unverified and appeared aspirational ranged from protesters who did not since before November’s presidential the menace of international terrorism from around 1,000 when he became in nature, Wray said, it was specific break any laws to a smaller group that election.

ANALYSIS Confirmations start slow for Biden’s Cabinet Alexandra Jaffe Biden Cabinet picks when people don’t know yet what the top per- The Associated Press President Joe Biden’s choices for top administration posts: Confirmed by Senate son is going to really want.” WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s Confirmation not required The slow pace in confirmations partly Cabinet is taking shape at the slowest pace of CABINET POSITIONS Nomination withdrawn results from the delay in the transition pro- cess resulting from President Donald Trump’s any in modern history, with just over a dozen Secretary Treasury Defense Attorney Interior Agriculture Commerce Labor nominees for top posts confirmed more than a of State Secretary Secretary General Secretary Secretary Secretary Secretary attempts to dispute his loss in the 2020 pres- month into his tenure. idential race and from what the Biden White Among Biden’s 23 nominees with Cabinet House says was a lack of cooperation from rank, just 13 have been confirmed by the Sen- Trump administration officials. ate, or a little over half. And among the 15 core Senate Democrats did not win a majority nominees to lead federal agencies, 10 have of seats in the chamber until the Jan. 5 Geor- been confirmed, or about two thirds. Accord- Antony Janet Lloyd Merrick Deb Tom Gina Marty gia runoff elections, and then it took nearly a Blinken Yellen Austin Garland Haaland Vilsack Raimondo Walsh ing to the Center for Presidential Transition, month for Democratic and Republican lead- about a month into their first terms, the pre- HHS HUD Transportation Energy Education Veterans Affairs Homeland ership to agree on a resolution governing the vious four presidents had 84 percent of their Secretary Secretary Secretary Secretary Secretary Secretary Security Secretary organization of the upper chamber, which fur- core Cabinet picks confirmed. ther delayed committee work. On Tuesday, Biden’s cabinet was thrown into And Democrats privately acknowledge that further uncertainty when his nominee to lead Trump’s second impeachment trial also slowed the White House budget office, Neera Tanden, down the process some, eating up a week of withdrew from consideration after her nomi- valuable time in the Senate and bogging law- nation faced opposition from key senators on Xavier Marcia Pete Jennifer Miguel Denis Alejandro Becerra Fudge Buttigieg Granholm Cardona McDonough Mayorkas makers down with other work beyond review- both sides of the aisle. ing and processing Biden’s nominees. The delay in confirmations means some CABINET RANK POSITIONS Still, Biden transition spokesman Andrew departments are left without their top deci- Bates said that after the delays “stemming sion-makers as they attempt to put in place White House Dir. of National EPA OMB U.S. Trade U.N. Small Business Science Chair, Council of from the previous administration’s resistance policies to address the overlapping crises Chief of Staff Intelligence Administrator Director Representative Ambassador Administrator Adviser Economic Advisers to the will of the American people,” the rela- brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. tively smooth confirmation progress in recent Former Health and Human Services Secre- weeks “is both welcome and appreciated.” tary Donna Shalala said there are a number of He added, however, “it is hardly enough, and “big decisions” at HHS and across the federal government that are waiting on leadership nominees with strong bipartisan support — Ron Avril Michael Neera Katherine Linda Thomas- Isabel Eric Cecilia and who are critical to defeating the pandemic from the top. Klain Haines Regan Tanden Tai Greenfield Guzman Lander Rouse “It’s very unfortunate. And in the middle of and turning our economy around with the cre- a huge health crisis, it’s the wrong thing to do,” Sources: AP reports; White House ation of millions of jobs — remain needlessly she said. “Civil servants are capable, but they will get a committee vote Wednesday, and Matt Stier, president and CEO of the Part- obstructed by individual members. That must need leadership. And they’re used to having he’s expected to receive easy confirmation. nership for Public Service, a nonprofit organi- change.” leaders.” But Shalala pointed to a laundry list of issues zation that tracks presidential transitions, said The Biden administration has prioritized Shalala was confirmed two days after Pres- — from oversight of hospitals, health care federal departments tend to act more conser- confirming those nominees who are key to ident Bill Clinton was sworn in, and said she companies and nursing homes during the vatively around decision-making and shifting national security, the economy and public had her chain of command ready to go and pandemic to issues surrounding drug pricing, policies without the top brass in place. health decisions. Biden does have in place his could immediately dig into a long list of deci- telemedicine and child care services — that “Missing the top person means that it’s director of national intelligence, and his top sions and policy changes. urgently need his input. pretty difficult to actually address the very big brass at the departments of State, Homeland California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, Lacking a department head, she said, “just questions and to make big changes,” he said. Security and Defense, as well as his treasury the Biden administration’s HHS nominee, slows everything down.” “And there’s a natural conservatism in place secretary. Supreme Court looks likely to uphold voting restrictions Mark Sherman tionately affect minority voters, more effectively. mendation seemed to be the ples Kagan posited “have never from the Justice Department or The Associated Press important Democratic constit- Republicans who control sort of “circumstance that puts existed in the real world.” a federal court before making WASHINGTON — The uencies. the legislature made a crime of a thumb on the scale in favor of Kagan replied that they didn’t any changes to elections. Rob- Supreme Court appeared ready Democrats in Congress, ballot collection, dubbed ballot the legitimacy of the rule.” “seem so fanciful to me.” erts wrote the court’s opinion. Tuesday to uphold voting meanwhile, have proposed harvesting by opponents, other Jessica Amunson, represent- The high court’s last major The current case involves the national legislation that would than for family members and ing Arizona Secretary of State Voting Rights Act decision was restrictions in Arizona in a key remaining portion of the law remove such security-driven caregivers. Eighty percent of the Katie Hobbs in opposition to in 2013, when a 5-4 conservative case that could make it harder that applies nationwide and obstacles to voting. state’s voters use mail-in ballots the restrictions, said the court majority gutted the part of the to challenge a raft of other vot- still prohibits discrimination in ing measures Republicans have Many of those proposals are or vote early in person. should not ignore the state’s law that forced state and local voting on the basis of race. proposed following last year’s being driven by former Presi- The federal appeals court in experience with ballot collec- governments with a history of elections. dent Donald Trump’s repeated San Francisco found that Black, tion. discrimination, including Ari- A decision is expected by All six conservative justices, false claims of a stolen election, Hispanic and Native Ameri- “Arizona had a 25-year his- zona, to get advance approval early summer. appointed by Republican pres- although state elections officials cans voters were most heavily tory of literally not a single idents, suggested they would and judges in state and federal affected by the new law. instance of fraud with ballot Since 1988 throw out an appellate ruling courts found no evidence of sig- Both Chief Justice John Rob- collection,” Amunson said on that struck down the restrictions nificant problems. erts and Justice Brett Kavana- behalf of Hobbs, a Democrat. as racially discriminatory under The Supreme Court case has ugh pointed to the 2005 rec- Justice Elena Kagan asked a the landmark Voting Rights Act. strong partisan implications, ommendation of a commission series of questions that seemed The three liberal members of with Arizona and national chaired by former President to be aimed at other restrictions the court, appointed by Dem- Republicans on one side, state Jimmy Carter and the late that could find their way to the ocrats, were more sympathetic and national Democrats on the James Baker to eliminate ballot court, including reducing time to the challengers. 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The program consists of await come retirement. retirement, disability and survivor benefits, and workers in According to a 2020 sur- the United States contribute to Social Security each week. vey from the financial ser- The decision about when to claim Social Security retire- vices firm Edward Jones, 68 ment benefits is one all those who have contributed to the percent of workers soon to program must eventually make. In recognition of the diffi- retire said they had no idea culty of that decision, the Consumer Financial Protection how much they should be Bureau offers the following tips to people wondering when setting aside for expenses, they should begin collecting their Social Security benefits. particularly health care and n Confirm your full retirement age. Full retirement age long-term care. Profession- refers to the age at which people can begin collecting their als approaching retirement full benefits. 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Since the the most after retirement. able, housing accounted food costs may decline preexisting conditions will stakes are so considerable, it’s vital for adults to confirm The Bureau of Labor Sta- for roughly 49 percent of all when there’s only two need even more. It’s also their full retirement age before they claim their benefits. tistics looks at consumer spending for seniors. Focus mouths to feed, food and important to realize that n Delay claiming if you can. The CFPB notes that you can spending and uses various should be centered on low- beverage spending may roughly half of the popu- expect to get an additional 5 to 8 percent in monthly ben- data to determine the rate ering those costs when a go up due to more leisure lation will need long-term efits for every year you wait to claim your Social Security of inflation in key areas that fixed income is imminent. time and dining out. Uti- care at some point, offers benefits after age 62, maxing out at age 70. 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cyan A6 magenta A6 yellow A6 black A6 The Gazette SENIOR LIVING Wednesday, March 3, 2021 A7 What Is Telehealth? The COVID-19 Vaccine: A Guide For Seniors Medical advances happen every day — and this includes how care services are administered to patients. While telehealth, What you need to know which is the delivery of health care services via remote technol- ogies, isn’t necessarily new, it has grown in popularity — and necessity — as COVID-19 continues to impact businesses and Getting through the COVID-19 pandemic requires using In addition to Medina County Health Department, there are the capabilities of medical facilities. all tools available. The vaccine offers another line of defense other locations throughout the county with vaccine availabil- Here’s everything you need to know about telehealth services. in prevention against the virus. While everyone who wants to ity. Please visit the Medina County Health Department website receive the vaccine will have the opportunity to do so, nation- for a list of these locations. Telehealth 101 wide supply remains very limited and it will take some time What can I do while I wait for a COVID-19 Simply put, telehealth uses technology to deliver health until it will be available to all citizens. information. This includes live video conferencing, texts, calls, vaccine? emails, video streaming, uploading information to an online When Can I Get the COVID-19 Vaccine? As you wait for the COVID-19 vaccine, citizens are encour- medical portal, mobile apps and more. Governor DeWine announced a tiered system for offering aged to take the following precautions: Telehealth can be used when it isn’t clinically necessary to vaccinations to our most at-risk populations. Within those n Stay home if you are sick meet with a physician face-to-face. While it is beneficial for groups, eligibility for senior citizens opened up in a phased n Eat a well-balanced diet health consultations such as reviewing test results with a physi- approach. It will take a number of weeks to distribute all of the n Get enough rest cian, consulting with your provider about questions related to a vaccine given the limited doses available. n Maintain social distancing from non-household members condition or treatment, requesting a refill on a prescription, and At the time of publication, citizens 65 years of age and older n Wear a mask in public more, telehealth is just one facet of health care. It isn’t meant to are eligible to receive the vaccine. n Follow good hygiene standards such as washing your hands be a replacement for all medical services, such as a yearly phys- Citizens 80 years and older may register at Medina County frequently and using hand sanitizer ical and other routine, in-person examinations that are key to Health Department by calling 330-723-9688, extension 243. The public health mission is to prevent, promote, and pro- overall health. Citizens under the age of 80 are encouraged to download the tect health. You can trust the Health Department to keep you ArmorVax app on their smart device or create an account at informed and provide reliable information on what you can do Examples Of Telehealth Services ArmorVax.com. Detailed instructions for using the schedul- during this outbreak and beyond. For more information, visit There are many uses for telehealth, and some of these ser- ing system can be found on the Health Department’s website www.medinahealth.org. vices you may already be using. Examples of telehealth services at https://medinahealth.org/vaccine/. COVID-19 vaccine The Medina County Health Department has protected your include: appointments can be scheduled through this system when health since 1918. Services are partially supported by your n Receiving a text reminder to get your annual flu shot appointments become available. property tax health levy. 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Hinkle, dietary manager, 1926 in Congress She was pre- Over the last four-plus found ways to both follow weeks, Bandagski said the Katherine ‘Louise’ Short Township, Ohio, ceded in death by COVID-19 safety protocols to the late John her husband of center has been free of and give residents fresh and Katherine ‘Lou- and Linda (Greg) W. and Anne E. TOGETHER AGAIN 64 years, Joseph COVID-19, and more than 80 ise’ Short, 87, passed Derifi eld; her cher- (Gingery) Younker. W. Seamon, Sr.; creative activities and meal percent of the residents and away peacefully sur- ished grandchil- Dorothy was a wonderful son, Joseph W. Seamon, Jr.; choices to lift their spirits. numerous staff members are rounded by her fam- dren, Lynda (Jesse) mother, grandmother and sisters, Jennie Johnson and “We’ve all pulled together inoculated. ily Thursday, Febru- MacQuarrie, Rick- devoted wife. She was a faith- Pauline Hardman; brother, and it’s been a great team This has helped Foreman, ary 25, 2021. She was ie, Jr. (Joelle) Gallo- ful member of St. Francis Homer W. Younker and sons- effort,” Foreman said. “We Hinkle and others plan activ- born August 23, 1933 way, Dayna (Kevin) Xavier Catholic Church and in-law, David D. Thomas and had to manage how to get ities that are closer to normal in Spencer, West Hayes, Sherylyn volunteered her time for Red Wayne Lictenberg. stuff to the residents when than residents have had in a Virginia to George (Travis) Dougherty, Cross Disaster Relief. She A private family mass will they were on the COVID unit, year. One of the main ways is and Hattie (nee The Reverend Da- had worked for Storm King be held at St. Francis Xavier figured out how to work with utilizing common areas for Roach) Metz. vid, Jr. (Kara) Short, Windows in Akron, Pelton Catholic Church and she will the nurses and the aids and Louise was very strong Michelle (Donny) Kovalik, Grocery on Medina’s Public be laid to rest with her hus- dining and other events. we all pulled together. We in her faith, being a mem- Daniel (Natalie) Short, The Square and 30 years in the band, Joseph at Spring Grove “We do both lunch and din- ber of Grace Baptist Church Reverend Stephen (Ashley) business offi ce at Medina Cemetery in Medina. specifically gave things to ner in the common area for and previously First Baptist Short, Jenn (Brad) Sieni- Hospital. In lieu of fl owers, the fam- each resident that we know them to, obviously, sit down Church in Brunswick. She awski and Mark Derifi eld; Dorothy is survived by her ily suggests donations to they like so they were engaged and eat and dine with each could be found serving as a her 33 great-grandchildren; daughters, Ann (ex-husband, St. Francis Xavier Catholic and enjoying their day.” other,” Hinkle said. “We just Sunday School teacher, in the brother, George (Pat) Metz. Brad) Hamblen and Mary Church or your favorite char- While the center’s COVID try to make sure residents do kitchen cooking, babysitting Louise is preceded in death Thomas; grandchildren, ity in Dorothy’s memory. unit was very active despite enjoy their time while they’re and serving those in need. by her loving husband, Fran- Christopher Hamblen (fi an- Online condolences and a not seeing a new COVID- in the dining room and get- She worked in the GBC Wom- cis ‘Ray’ Short and brother, ce’, Amber Johns), Daniel place to share memories may 19 case in several weeks, ting what they want and what en’s Bereavement Ministry Garland (Mary) Metz. (Karen) and Russ Thomas, be found at Willowood has been one of their nutritional needs are as for many years. In her early Family will welcome Chellsie (Jack) and Sarah www.waitefuneralhome.com the hardest-hit facilities in years at First Baptist, she friends Thursday, March 4, well.” Seamon and Stacy (Chris) Medina County with 97 res- used her blessed vocals sing- 2021 from 4 to 7 p.m. and Fri- Novak; great-grandchildren, Similarly, Foreman has idents and 91 employees ing as part of a Ladies Trio day, March 5, 2021 from 10 to Joey Seamon and JJ Seamon, taken that opportunity to and Quartet and traveled to 11 a.m. with the funeral ser- Charlene Fargo, Rosemary testing positive during the have activities like bingo and other churches. Louise was vice at 11 a.m. at Grace Bap- pandemic. Barb Bandagski, celebrations for events like part of the Grace Baptist tist Church, 3480 Laurel Road, director of marketing and Valentine’s Day and the Super Church choir and worked at Brunswick. Burial to take Teddy William Turley, Sr. admissions, said it func- Bowl. Grace for several years as a place at Eastlawn Memory tioned as a second nursing “They are loving it,” Fore- custodian. Louise had a gen- Gardens at a later date. Teddy William Owen and Bradd; home, specific for residents man said. “They needed to tle soul and made everyone Online condolences and Turley, Sr., 75, Michael (Megan) with COVID-19. see their friends and they’re she met feel loved. She was memories may be left for the passed away Thurs- Davis and their Bandagski said she was just happier because of it.” known by many as ‘Grandma family on Louise’s guestbook at day, February 18, children, Grace blown away by the readiness Short’ and infl uenced many Bandagski said these types 2021 after a hard and Grady; many and willingness of staff mem- lives and will be missed by all. www.WaiteFuneralHome.com fought battle with beloved friends and of gatherings, even socially bers, even those who had not Left to celebrate Louise’s various illnesses extended family and distanced and with fewer life are her loving children, over the past three a number of people had COVID-19, to volunteer than 10 people, has been Pastor David R. (Mary) Short, years. He was born who thought of him to work on the unit. immeasurably beneficial for Debra Kay (Rick) Galloway October 17, 1945 in as ‘Dad’. During that time when the the residents. Winifrede, West Vir- Ted is preceded in spread of COVID-19 was worst “Even if it’s just one at a ginia to the late Theodore and death by his parents. throughout the facility was table, but there’s eight people Alison Michele Berken Macel (Bruce) Turley. Visitation and a Celebration also when Foreman helped in the room, that has already Ted was an avid hunter and of Life will be held Friday, develop activities such as car helped the morale of the resi- Our sweet girl, Margaret ‘Grand- fi sherman. He also enjoyed March 12, 2021 from 4 to 8 p.m. parades, window visits with dents,” Bandagski said. “They Alison Michele ma Margie’ Beck- drag racing and traveling with at the Yorktown Lanes Ban- families and dogs and Santa can’t openly go throughout Berken, 44, passed ler; aunt, Lisa and his wife and friends on his mo- quet Room, 6218 Pearl Road, Claus, and a separate “COVID away Monday, Feb- uncle, Tim Pettry; the entire building at this torcycle. Ted was a true family Parma Heights. Santa Claus visit” to only the ruary 22, 2021 with aunt, Christine man who always put his family Online condolences and point, but we have sections her mother at her Berken; uncle, Eric and friends fi rst. memories may be shared with COVID-19 unit. to our building. They can side. She was born Berken and best Ted is survived by his wife, the family at Staff also have taken the come out and see each other opportunity to teach resi- wearing masks and following August 10, 1976 in friends, her dogs, Elizabeth ‘A nn’ (Davis); son, www.waitefuneralhome.com Parma to Michael Augie and Dorian. Teddy W. Turley, Jr.; nephews, dents how to use iPads to text, protocols.” and Rhonda (Beck- She was joyously David Davis and his daugh- call and FaceTime loved ones Bandagski, Hinkle and ler) Berken. reunited with her ters, Claire and Kiley; Ryan and play games during their Foreman each agreed that Alison loved music of all father, Michael A. Berken; pa- (Erin) Davis and their sons, free time. while this past year posed genres, from her brother’s ternal grandparents, Guenter “It was wonderful,” Fore- challenges unlike any other, band practices, to Disney and Ruth Berken (‘Oma and man said of the car parades they can carry over thoughts soundtracks, Joe Scruggs and Opa’); aunt, Suzanne Berken and seeing their hard work and lessons from the pan- everything in between. She and her uncle, Eric Beckler. pay off. “It’s heartwarming.” cherished the holidays and Private family graveside demic to their future care. celebrated Christmas all year. services will be held and she Army vet, former Bandagski said the events “If we can get through the Alison looked forward to her will be laid to rest with her “remind us why we’re doing bad times,” Hinkle said, “we morning cup of coffee and father, Michael and Auntie what we’re doing.” can get through the good the hope that there would be Sue at Mound Hill Cemetery Brunswick Hills On the culinary side, Hin- times.” kle said he has made a point pizza for dinner. She lived her in Seville. Contact reporter Jack Kopanski at life in rare joy, enthusiasm The family suggests contri- to talk with residents to get (330) 721-4063 or jkopanski@medina- and gratitude. Everyone she butions may be made in Ali- their input on what types of gazette.com. met was a friend. son’s memory to the Humane patrolman dies Alison is survived by Society of Summit Co., 7996 her loving mother, Rhonda Darrow Rd., Twinsburg, OH Jack Kopanski kovich said. entered into the decision to Berken; beloved siblings, 44087. The Gazette “If he was on defund the office. He said he Nicholas (Audrey Pulford) Online condolences and a DECISION Grafton Hill, From A1 spoke to all of the common Berken, Heidemarie Berken, place to share memories may BRUNSWICK HILLS TWP. he would pleas and municipal judges Andrew Berken, Hannelore be left at — Retired Brunswick Hills write a 48 in Stefancin mentioned Mill- in the county and none of Berken and Alec Berken; waitefuneralhome.com patrolman Dale Ponsford a 35, 55 in a er’s salary has increased 40 them recommended to keep cherished niece and nephew, died Sunday. He was 75. 35, whatever percent since 2016 and said Kobain and Magdalene Crites; the public defender’s office “Dale Ponsford was here numbers. He he has also added an assistant dear maternal grandparents, up and running. when I started working and Ponsford county administrator, whose Ronald ‘Grandpa Ronnie’ and would ran- Hambley said it’s the state’s he was that solid veteran domly pick salary was recently bumped obligation to pay for pub- officer that you could always numbers, put them in his up to around $100,000. Com- lic defenders. Citing statis- learn from,” Brunswick Hills ticket book, fill out the ORC missioner Collen Swedyk said tics from the Ohio Public Obituary & Memoriam police Chief Tim Sopkovich codes and sit and run traffic. Amy Lyon-Galvin’s position Defenders Commission, he said. “Always had a great “Everybody who was was added when the finance said there are 29 counties REPRINTS sense of humor (and) was going fast, and it wasn’t that director retired and wasn’t that have public defender’s Call for details always out there enjoying 48 in a 35, he’d pull that per- replaced. offices. Forty use court-ap- the job.” son over and give them a Commissioner Steve Ham- pointed counsel and 10 also Medina County Ponsford, an Army vet- warning. But if it was that 48, bley didn’t take kindly to her have contracts with the state eran, began his law enforce- he’d write them the citation. comments and called them public defender’s office. 330-725-6040 ment career in 1987 working He made it fun, he took his “unprofessional.” Lorain County part time with the Medina job seriously (and) he was a The salaries of the two In other news Township Police Depart- great asset to the community employees have nothing to Commissioners have 440-329-7000 ment. During that time, he and this department.” do with the budget prob- appointed Kathleen M. Gre- also worked full time with Following his retirement, lems in the public defender’s enwald to the Medina County the state as a corrections Ponsford continued to vol- office, Hambley said. Port Authority to replace Gino In Memory of... officer. unteer with the department “They are not comparable,” P. Faciana, who has resigned. In 1999, Ponsford was and served as a reserve offi- he said. Her term will expire Dec. 31, ,Q/RYLQJ0HPRU\RI hired with the Brunswick cer working at all of the com- Miller said Medina Munic- 2024. %($75,&(0817= Hills Police Department. munity events. This went on ipal Court has not utilized -XQH0DUFK Contact reporter Bob Finnan at (330) During his tenure which until as recently as 2019, the public defender’s office as 721-4049 or rfinnan@medina-gazette. lasted until his retirement in Sopkovich said. much in recent years, which com. 2012, Ponsford was named “He came to me the day Officer of the Year twice — after he retired and said to 2008 and 2011 — in part me, ‘I still want to be a part Medina County. because of his strict traffic of this team. This is my fam- FOOD Eppink and his team enforcement in the town- ily,’” Sopkovich said. “He From A1 suggested the Hidden Hol- ship. was the first reserve officer low Camp in Lodi, which Sopkovich said Ponsford that Brunswick Hills kept on. “Many people have called would allow Feeding Medina also had his ways of mak- He was a strong backbone of and said that they couldn’t County enough space to ing work like traffic duty my auxiliary unit and giving get to Medina from the distribute food in the south- fun while also keeping the back to the community and southern and western parts western part of the county. 0HPRULHVRIVSHFLDO streets safe. volunteering his time.” of the county, or that the time SHRSOHLQRXUOLYHVDUHQRW Flowers’ team at the food- Due to declining health didn’t work with their sched- IRUJRWWHQEXWODVWIRUHYHU “He would write a lot of bank reviewed the space and 5HVWLQSHDFH traffic citations and he would and the COVID-19 pandemic ules,” Fuerst said. “We knew XQWLOZHPHHWDJDLQ agreed that the park would prewrite his citations,” Sop- limiting community events that we had to offer an alter-

cyan A8 magenta A8 yellow A8 black A8 In this section: Section Comics & puzzles Pages B6-7 Browns B Wednesday, Kevin Stefanski Classified March 3, is seeking Page B8 2021 improvement. S p or t s Page B2 WWW.MEDINA-GAZETTE.COM REGIONAL GIRLS BASKETBALL: GLENOAK 54, MEDINA 38 The end of the road Poor stretch McKee, of shooting Wojciak costs Bees Rick Noland fight hard The Gazette Brian Dulik MEDINA — Something hap- The Gazette pened at halftime, but Medina MEDINA — Sarah McKee girls basketball coach Karen and Shannon Wojciak will con- Kase was at a loss to explain it. tinue their playing careers at Up five at intermission, the the collegiate level. Bees were completely domi- That didn’t make it any eas- nated in the second half Tues- ier to reconcile that they’ll day night while falling 54-38 to never suit up for the Medina GlenOak in a Medina Division I girls basketball team again. Regional semifinal. Center McKee scored 13 The Golden Eagles (18-4), points, grabbed six rebounds who are seeking their third and blocked two shots and straight state tournament power forward Wojciak had 12 appearance, advanced to play points and seven boards Tues- Archbishop Hoban, a 63-56 win- day, but GlenOak pulled away ner over Canton McKinley in the for a 54-38 win over the Bees in first game of the evening, for a a Medina Division I Regional regional title Friday at 7:30 p.m. semifinal. Medina “This is (19-7), which really tough was mak- because we’ve ing its sec- been playing ond regional together for so appearance long and have in three years, truly become a was outscored family,” McKee McKee Stuart 37-16 after said, tears roll- intermission, ing down her including 19-2 face. “It’s been in a dreadful an incredible third quar- four years for ter every Bees all of us. player would “We’ve made like to forget. so many good GlenOak memories and Wojciak Kase played the same I will always 2-3 zone defense remember it played in the first half but exe- them. Knowing that it’s over cuted much better offensively …” against a Medina man-to-man The Ashland signee was over- defense that suddenly starting come with emotion and turned springing leaks. to embrace fellow senior Eliz- “I don’t really know what to abeth Stuart. Medina coach say about what happened,” Kase Karen Kase stood nearby, also said. “They didn’t really adjust. struggling to express herself as They just took it to us because the finality of the moment hit we were all of a sudden flat and home. stagnant and scared.” The Bees’ second regional In hindsight, the Bees’ prob- trip in three years was ended lems actually began in the sec- by the Golden Eagles, who ond quarter, which they won rallied from a 20-14 deficit by 8-7 despite going 1-for-12 from holding them without a field the field. From the end of the goal for a nine-minute span first period until 40 seconds that began in the second quar- into the fourth, Medina was ter and ended 40 seconds into 1-for-24 from the floor and the fourth. committed nine turnovers. Wojciak was the only Medina Included was an 0-for-11 per- player to make a basket in the formance in the third period. first 10 minutes of the second “We kind of knew they were half, drilling a 3-pointer to pull going to come out strong,” said her team within single-digits, Bees power forward Shannon Woj- while McKee accounted for ciak, who finished with 12 points the Bees’ lone points with two and seven boards in the final free throws in the third quarter, game of her high school career. RON SCHWANE / GAZETTE which GlenOak won 19-2. See BEES, B3 Medina’s Sarah McKee shoots against GlenOak’s Hailey Hollinger. See DUO, B3

COMMENTARY DISTRICT WRESTLING QBs sure are unhappy in the NFL these days emember the bad old unless they trade for days, when every team Deshaun Watson. Rin the NFL had a quar- BEARS: Nick Foles or Sid terback but the Browns? Luckman, unless they trade Welcome to the good new for Deshaun Watson. days, when almost nobody SEAHAWKS: Geno Smith, has a quarterback but the unless they don’t trade Rus- Browns. Jim Ingraham sell Wilson, or they do trade Has the quarterback land- for Deshaun Watson. scape in the NFL ever been merely disjointed and unset- EAGLES: Jalen Hurts or this skittish? This unsettled? tled, but worth examining. Nate “The Nate” Sudfeld. This Vinny Testaverde-ish? Here is a brief roundup of COWBOYS: Dak Prescott, It’s seemingly chaos every- the quarterback situations on unless they trade him for where. With only a handful selected NFL teams: Deshaun Watson. of exceptions, most of the DOLPHINS: Tua Tagov- PATRIOTS: Cam Newton, AARON JOSEFCZYK / GAZETTE NFL quarterbacks fall into ailoa, unless they trade for Jarrett Stidham or Brian one of three categories: Deshaun Watson. Hoyer, unless they trade for Medina’s Quentin Whitehill has a 33-2 record this season. They are either unhappy, JETS: Sam Darnold, unless Tom Brady. just got over being unhappy they trade for Deshaun Wat- BRONCOS: Drew Lock, or are about to become son. unless ... oh, never mind. Peaking at the right time unhappy. TEXANS: Deshaun Watson, Drew Lock. That’s because all NFL unless they trade him or he 49ERS: Jimmy Garoppolo, quarterbacks also fall into doesn’t show up. Nick Mullens or Joe Montana. Whitehill looking to ride momentum from sectionals JAGUARS: They’re still try- THE WASHINGTON FOOT- one of two other categories: Brad Bournival While the pandemic wiped out the tourna- ing to decide whether to use BALL CLUB AT THE DIS- Tom Brady and Not Tom The Gazette ment, Whitehill’s heart still beats strong. Brady. the No.1 pick in the draft on TRICT OF COLUMBIA: Alex “His freshman year, he got hurt and sat out 15 or The leaders in the grumpy Trevor Lawrence or stick with Smith or Taylor Heinicke. ne weekend took an already strong- so matches,” Bees coach Chad Gilmore said. “We quarterback clubhouse this Gardiner Minshew II. Bet PANTHERS: Teddy Bridge- minded individual and turned him into year are Deshaun Watson, you’re glad you don’t have water, they guess. Oan unstoppable wrestler. knew he had talent coming out. Sophomore year, he Russell Wilson, Aaron Rodg- that tough nut sitting on your CHIEFS: Chad Henne. But A year ago almost to the day, Medina’s Quentin wasn’t projected to go to state, but he came through ers and Dak Prescott. Other plate, huh? that’s not etched in stone. Whitehill shined at the Mentor Division I District to and beat some good kids to make it to the finals. quarterback situations are RAIDERS: Derek Carr, See INGRAHAM, B2 finish second and earn a state berth in Columbus. See WHITEHILL, B3

cyan B1 magenta B1 yellow B1 black B1 B2 Wednesday, March 3, 2021 SPORTS The Gazette INDIANS BROWNS Francona says franchise didn’t cover for Callaway Tom Withers place where I have more respect The Associated Press for people than here,” said the CLEVELAND — Indians two-time World Series winner, manager Terry Francona said starting his ninth season with no one in the Cleveland organi- Cleveland. “And I’ve been very zation “covered up” for former fortunate to work for some pitching coach Mickey Calla- wonderful people. I believe that way, who is under investigation in my heart. by Major League Baseball fol- “I don’t think today is the lowing allega- day to go into details, things tions of sexual like that. I do hope there is a harassment. day, because I think it would be In a story good, and I think it’s necessary,” Tuesday, he said. The Athletic Francona said the Indians reported that plan to release a statement fur- 12 current and ther addressing the matter. former Indi- Francona Last month, Indians pres- ans employees ident of baseball operations have come forward in the last Chris Antonetti said he wasn’t month to say the Indians were aware of Callaway’s behavior aware of Callaway’s inappropri- until he read about it in a story ate behavior while he was their by the Athletic, which detailed pitching coach from 2013-17. Callaway’s pursuit of women “Nobody’s ever deliberately over a five-year period with covered up for anybody, I can three teams. tell you that,” Francona said Callaway was Cleveland’s on a Zoom call from the team’s pitching coach from 2013-17 AP FILE spring training complex in before he was hired to manage Browns coach Kevin Stefanski spoke to the media Tuesday. Goodyear, Arizona. the New York Mets. He’s cur- Francona was asked if he was rently suspended as the Los troubled by the report. Angeles Angels pitching coach, “I have never worked in a pending the MLB inquiry. The pursuit of perfection the backyard putting up a Stefanski wants offense, defense to evolve during offseason INGRAHAM badminton net and croquet From B1 wickets. Scott Petrak of us to get better.” starting from scratch. That’s not to say the lem- The Gazette The coaches are in the middle of evalu- The only change to the coaching staff All this, or some of this, onade is flowing at Club The 2020 season was a revolution for ating the offensive, defensive and special was at the low-level offensive quality could change, of course, Stefanski. The defense still teams schemes from last season. Ste- control position, so everyone’s familiar during the draft. This is report- the Browns. needs some mortar, but the Kevin Stefanski wants 2021 to be an fanski won’t abandon his run-heavy (49.7 with each other, the playbooks and the edly a quarterback-heavy percent), multiple-tight end system but framework of a championship evolution. terminology. draft, to the point that four of team is in place, starting with he wants more diversity and flexibility. “The fact we are bringing all of our them could go in the first two The Browns went from longtime league the two most important pieces “What we talked long and hard about as coaches back is a very, very big deal,” Ste- picks. laughingstock to surprising success story of all — the coach and the an offensive coaching staff is we want to fanski said. “I am very proud of that fact. Other situations are still up in Stefanski’s first year as coach. They quarterback. have our core but, man, we have to make “We can go full speed ahead from a in the air. The Cowboys still made the postseason for the first time The fabulous Baker boy may sure that we are pivoting week in and schematics standpoint of how we are refuse to pay Prescott fair mar- since 2002 and won a playoff game for the not walk with the league’s elite week out,” he said. putting this thing together. You hit the ket value for having to play for first time since 1994. at that position, but he’s good The same is true of coordinator Joe ground running this year, as opposed to Jerry Jones. The Steelers have With most of the key players under enough, he’s feisty enough and Woods’ attacking, turnover-seeking last year, where you are coming up with reportedly asked the rapidly contract for 2021, the expectations will be he’s leader-ly enough to win defense. different words you want to call things. declining Ben Roethlisberger high. Stefanski made it clear Tuesday the the big trophy. More impres- “To say that we will get completely That is honestly a big part of this.” to play for free this year, while Browns can’t assume anything. sive still: After a wobbly 2019, away from who we are, either on offense Quarterback Baker Mayfield should Roethlisberger is demanding “We laid a foundation, but it is really, Mayfield, with his career in or defense, I do not think that is fair to benefit from the stability and continuity. at least $100 per game. It really important that everyone in this Cleveland on the line, had a say,” Stefanski said. “I will tell you we are For the first time in his four years, he’ll remains to be seen whether building, all of our players, understand career year. An “I’m your guy” going to try to evolve within the scheme have the same head coach and system for Carson Wentz, finally out from we have to get better,” he said. “To say we year. A year to build a dream and continue to make ourselves difficult a second straight year. under the shadow of Sudfeld are just going to be right back where we to defend on offense. And defensively, on — starting this year. Stefanski credits Mayfield’s improve- in Philadelphia, is the answer left off, that is not the case. It just does not find ways to frustrate an offense, and that So while half the league’s ment over the second half of last season for the Colts. happen that way. Have got to work at it.” is what we are working real hard on right — 63.9 percent completions, 2,049 yards, teams continue to look under Then, improbably enough, Stefanski talked to reporters for the first now.” 11 touchdowns, one interception, 100.1 rocks for a quarterback capa- amidst all this turbulence, time since the days following the 22-17 The quest includes studying college passer rating in the eight regular-season ble of being a franchise quar- you have the cozy quarter- divisional round loss to the Chiefs on and pro teams for formations, routes, games after the bye — to an increased terback, whatever that means, back oasis in Cleveland, with Jan. 17. The Zoom session replaced the plays, blitzes and coverages to add to the comfort level between the pair and in the the Browns aren’t one of them. flip-flop-wearing, tropical interview he would normally conduct at playbook. He watched the Super Bowl in system. The Browns have one of what drink-sipping, carefree con- the scouting combine, which was can- that endeavor. “Baker definitely became more com- they’ve been looking for since quistadoring Baker Mayfield celed this year because of the COVID-19 “What we are trying to do is fine-tune fortable in what we were doing, but I before Mayfield was born proprietor. pandemic. and hone in on the things we are good would tell you that I became more com- (feeling dangerous) 25 years Who’d have thunk it? He established the philosophy for the at while looking at what other people are fortable with his skill set going across the The NFL’s former quarter- ago in Austin, Texas. offseason. doing and seeing if that fits us,” Stefanski board,” Stefanski said. “I just think it was back black hole has become FYI: Tthe last quarterback “As we sit here in March, my focus, our said. “I make no bad bones about it, we the natural evolution of us as an offense a villa on the Mediterranean. to lead the Browns to a cham- focus as a staff, as a team, is we have to get will steal from everybody if it is a good as we all learned about each other a little Not coincidentally, the Browns pionship, Frank Ryan in 1964, better,” he said. “We have to, as coaches, idea. We are watching a lot of tape of the bit more. are basking in the after-glow was also from Texas. Fort really pull this thing apart and find ways NFL players, we are watching college tape “I know he can continue to get better. of their first trip to the playoffs Worth, just a three-hour drive to improve schematically. We have to and if we think it might help us, we will He is another person that is eager to get since the team’s recreation from Austin. evolve and I think that has been a big part definitely make it part of our offense.” better. He works really, really hard at his director was Butch Davis. I’m not saying. I’m just of our process to date. The Browns are way ahead of where craft. That is something when you do that, Nothing removes the stress saying. “Also, as coaches we have to get better. I they normally are at this time of year on you have a chance.” For now, what’s refreshing have to be a better coach next year for this two fronts. Not only do they have the from an organization more Contact Scott Petrak at (440) 329-7253 than, after winning 11 games is that for the first offseason in team and that is my goal. We are working residual enthusiasm of the organizational or [email protected]. Like him on Facebook and making the playoffs, not too many offseasons, Browns really hard to find different ways for each turnaround and playoff trip, they aren’t and follow him @scottpetrak on Twitter. having to spend the offseason officials aren’t at Defcon 2 searching for a quarterback, in frantically trying to find a having to hire a new head quarterback and assemble a BROWNS NOTES coach, while also conducting team capable of disassembling endless interviews with can- other teams. didates to become the new All that’s left is trying to Coach believes Beckham can grow general manager. figure out a way to stop Chad While many of the other Henne. Scott Petrak thing, so I know he is doing of any issue with Njoku, who go from there.” requested a trade in July and NFL teams are in full scram- Contact Jim Ingraham The Gazette great.” reportedly again in October but at [email protected]. Added responsibility ble mode, the Browns are in Beckham finished with 23 wasn’t dealt. Receiver Odell Beckham Jr. Chief of staff Callie Brownson’s catches for 319 yards and three “David is somebody that I missed the run to the play- goal is to be a position coach respect and value,” Stefanski touchdowns and rushed three and she’ll move a step closer this offs, the wild card win over the said. “I know I have had a lot of times for 72 yards and a touch- season. She isn’t getting a new Steelers and the impressive conversations with a lot of players title and will continue to run the down in six games plus a series over the course of the season, improvement of quarterback operation for Stefanski, but he before getting hurt against the over the course of many seasons, Baker Mayfield while he was said she’ll have more free time so I will continue to have that Bengals. The Browns missed in Year 2 and will use it to help sidelined for the final nine dialogue with all of our guys to Stump Mitchell work with the games after suffering a torn his playmaking and speed, see where they are. But I am not running backs in practice. anterior cruciate ligament. especially in the playoff loss to aware of anything in particular Coach Kevin Stefanski the Chiefs. with David.” Injury report Podcast with JOE TAIT Stefanski was asked if the Njoku, who caught 19 believes Beck- passes for 213 yards and two Stefanski didn’t provide any ham is still Browns need to add more touchdowns in 13 regular-season specific updates on players Joe will share stories of his history in positioned to speed at receiver. games, is due $6 million in 2021 rehabbing from injuries but said take a jump “Andrew and his staff will after the Browns picked up the he saw safety Grant Delpit, radio, including rare archived audio clips. work through that, as it fifth-year option on his rookie cornerback Greedy Williams and in 2021 in his contract in May. But it’s not offensive lineman Chris Hubbard second year in relates to free agency and the guaranteed until March 17, so the in the team facility Tuesday. ]VJD]JYy the offensive draft, and make sure that as Browns could cut him and save Delpit missed his entire rookie system. we bring guys in here, they the money. They could also try to season after an Achilles tendon fit the type of mold we are trade him. ruptured in August, and Williams “Yes, I do,” Beckham missed the whole year with a Stefanski said looking for,” Stefanski said, Staying flexible nerve injury in his shoulder. Tuesday. “As you can imagine, referring to general manager With the coronavirus pandemic “He looks great,” Stefanski said he is very, very committed to Andrew Berry. “I mean, speed still a problem, NFL Players of Delpit. “He is coming along. is an obvious thing in the Association executive director “I did see Greedy today. We will getting back to 100 percent. He have more updates as we go.” wide receivers room. That is DeMaurice Smith has said he is well on his way in his rehab, expects the offseason program Hubbard suffered a serious knee so excited about his future.” always the No. 1 trait you are to be virtual for the second injury Dec. 20 against the Giants Beckham has been chroni- looking for, but ultimately it straight year. Stefanski said he and had surgery. has got to be the right fit for hasn’t been told the rules. “I did get to see Hub in here for cling his rehab on social media the first time, looks great, he is us.” “We will be ready to pivot with with a series of videos showing whatever the league and players progressing nicely,” Stefanski said. a quick recovery and incredible agree upon,” he said. feats of strength and balance. News to him Browns center and NFLPA Extra points Giants running back Saquon Tight end David Njoku has president J.C. Tretter believes Stefanski declined to comment continued to be noncommittal last season proved the Barkley has joined him, with on defensive end J.J. Watt’s about his future with the team, in-person offseason program is decision to sign with the Beckham posting pictures on including not answering last unnecessary, but coaches like Cardinals on Monday after the Instagram on Tuesday. month when Jim Rome asked if the extra time in the building Browns had shown interest. “I do not really have an he was in the right spot. Njoku and on the field to get a head l Stefanski said he would like followed with a cryptic tweet start on training camp. update other than I know he to practice against another team Available to Saturday. “We would love to have our in training camp if rules permit. stream or is doing great,” Stefanski said. “Whatever happens I appreciate hands on our guys and take Preseason games and combined “Our medical people are in all the love from all my loyal fans,” them through drills, but we practices were canceled in 2020 download at he tweeted. “I’ve kept quiet for a will see how it shakes out,” because of the pandemic. contact with the guys he is while but I wanted to express that Stefanski said. “We are just WEOL.com working out with. As you can at least for now. I love u guys” looking forward to finding out Contact Scott Petrak at (440) 329-7253 imagine, he is attacking this Stefanski said he wasn’t aware what those rules are and we will or [email protected].

cyan B2 magenta B2 yellow B2 black B2 The Gazette HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Wednesday, March 3, 2021 B3 Medina’s Hailey Tripp District wrestling goes up HOOVER DIVISION I for a shot WHEN: Friday, 4-6:30 p.m. (106-145 weight classes to semifinals); 7:30-10 p.m. (152-285 to semifinals); Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. (106-145 against through finals); 4:30-9 p.m. (152-285 through finals). GlenOak’s TEAMS: Fitch, Boardman, Jackson, Uniontown Lake, Mentor, Hoover, Jordan Riverside, Solon, Kent, Brecksville, Ellet, Highland, Kenston, Lakeside, Weir. Madison, Willoughby South, Massillon, Brush, GlenOak, Hudson, Mayfield, Medina, Stow, Walsh, Wooster, Barberton, Canton McKinley, Cuyahoga Falls, Green, Nordonia, Eastlake North, Massillon Perry, Twinsburg, Wadsworth. RETURNING TEAM CHAMPIONS: Brecksville, Wadsworth RETURNING INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS: Mason Brugh (Wad, 113 pounds), Chris Earnest (Wad, 132), Colin Roberts (Fit, 138), James Bronstrup (Bre, 138), Victor Voinovich (Bre, 152), Logan Messer (Wad, 170), Jon List (Wad, 195). OUTLOOK: This came down to a dual between Brecksville and Wadsworth last season and it should again. The next-best teams last season were Highland and Massillon Perry and that should play out again with state final-level matches dotting the bracket on the second day. PERRYSBURG DIVISION I WHEN: Friday, noon-3:45 p.m. (106-145 weight classes to semifinals); 5:30-9:15 p.m. (152-285 to semifinals); Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (106-145 through finals); 3-7 p.m. (152-285 through finals). TEAMS: Avon, Avon Lake, Elyria, Freemont Ross, Lorain, Midview, North Ridgeville, Amherst, Toledo St. John, Berea-Midpark, Cleveland Heights, Lakewood, Maple Heights, Normandy, Parma, St. Edward, Westlake, Bedford, Brunswick, Garfield Heights, North Royalton, Olmsted Falls, Shaker Heights, St. Ignatius, Strongsville, Valley Forge, Perrysburg, Oregon Clay, Whitmer, Findlay, Sylvania Northview, Lima Senior, Holland Springfield, Bowsher, Start, Waite, Sylvania Northview, Wayne. RETURNING TEAM CHAMPION: St. Edward RETURNING INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS: Micah Medina (Cla, 106), Richard Delsanter (SE, 132), Derek Fields (Bru, 160), Paddy Gallagher (SE, 160), Hudson Hightower (SE, 182), Jake Evans (Ely, 195). OUTLOOK: With 12 sectional champs and two runners-up, St. Edward won’t have any issues here. The most exciting matchup should happen when Fields and Gallagher meet in the semifinals. Many expect that to be the state finals match in a week. Hightower/Evans could happen again as well. NORWALK DIVISION II WHEN: Thursday, 5-9:45 p.m. (106-145 weight classes to semifinals); Friday 5-9:45 p.m. (152-285 weight classes to semifinals); Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m. (106-145 through finals); 4:30-8:45 p.m. (152-285 through finals). TEAMS: Ashland, Bellevue, Clear Fork, Clyde, Columbian, Fostoria, Galion, Mansfield Senior, Ontario, Upper Sandusky, Bowling Green, Bryan, Celina, Defiance, Elida, Napoleon, Ottawa-Glandorf, Shawnee, Sandusky St. Mary’s Memorial, Van Wert, Wapakoneta, Wauseon, Huron, Madison Comprehensive, Maumee, Norwalk, Perkins, Port Clinton, Rossford, Sandusky, Shelby, Vermilion, Buckeye, Aurora, St. Vincent-St. Mary, Bay, Rocky River, Orange, Benedictine, Chagrin Falls, Beachwood, Chaney, Warrensville Heights. RETURNING TEAM CHAMPION: Bellevue RETURNING INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS: Logan Cravatas (Buc, 113), Damon Molina (Wau, 120), Case George (Ash, 120), Brett Minnick (Col, 132), Nic Willingham (Aur, 145), Elijah Hunter (San, 152), Brody Conley (Col, 170), Dylan Fishback (Aur, 195), Nate Barrett (MM, 182). OUTLOOK: Like last week, the battle at lightweights between Aurora, STVM and Buckeye should be fantastic. Other than Bellevue, Ashland adds a wrinkle to what could be a top five filled with Northeast Ohio teams. PERRY DIVISION II WHEN: Friday, 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. (106-145 weight classes to semifinals); 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (152-285 to semifinals); Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (106-145 through finals); 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. (152-285 through finals). TEAMS: Buchtel, Clearview, Geneva, Painesville Harvey, Keystone, Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin, Perry, Ravenna, University School, Woodridge, Canton South, Copley, Coventry, CVCA, Fairless, Hubbard, Northwest, Norton, Revere, Springfield, Tallmadge, Triway, Alliance, Archbishop Hoban, Canfield, Cloverleaf, Field, Girard, Howland, Louisville, Marlington, Poland Seminary, Salem, West Branch, Brookside, Chardon, Cleveland Central Catholic, Edgewood, Firelands, Holy Name, Lake Catholic, Padua, Shaw, Streetsboro, West Geauga. RETURNING TEAM CHAMPION: Louisville RETURNING INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS: Marlon Yarbrough (Cop, 113), Brendan McCrone (LC, 120), Garrett Lautzenheiser (Lou, 126), Kyren Butler (Cop, 132), Davin Rhoads (Lou, 138), Zayne Lehmann (Rev, 182). OUTLOOK: The Leopards are the cream of the crop here with Lake Catholic, Copley and CVCA rounding things out. Expect some great battles in the lighter weights, but look for Louisville to repeat as champion. GARFIELD HEIGHTS DIVISION III RON SCHWANE / GAZETTE WHEN: Friday, 2:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m. (106-145 weight classes to for third in school history. The loss ended a four-year run that semifinals); 7:30 p.m.-9:45 p.m. (152-285 to semifinals); Saturday, 10 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. (106-145 through finals); 4 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (152-285 through BEES After McKee and Wojciak, though, saw Medina go 76-25 behind four-year finals). From B1 not much went right for the Bees, who letterwinners McKee and Aly Dwyer (3 TEAMS: Manchester, Ashtabula St. John, Western Reserve, Berkshire, finished 11-for-51 from the floor and points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists). Seniors Black River, Brooklyn, Canton Central Catholic, Cardinal, Chalker, “A lot of us wanted it, but we just didn’t Chippewa, Villa Angela-St. Joseph, Crestview, Columbia, Columbiana, got zero points, zero assists and 10 come out strong.” Wojciak, Stuart and Regan Todia also Conneaut, Crestwood, Cuyahoga Heights, Dalton, David Anderson, turnovers from their bench players, Fairview, Garrettsville Garfield, Grand Valley, Hawken, Independence, When GlenOak wasn’t scoring on will graduate, but they won’t let a sour though Leora Owings did have four Jackson-Milton, Jefferson Area, Kirtland, Liberty, Loudonville, Lutheran drives to the hoop by talented point ending leave a bitter taste in their steals. West, Mapleton, Mogadore, Norwayne, Orrville, Pymatuning Valley, guard Breezie Williams (16 points, 7 mouths. Rittman, Rootstown, Southern, Smithville, South Range, Southeast, Trinity, Shooting guard Hailey Tripp started rebounds) and equally good power “(GlenOak) did the same thing in Tuslaw, United, Northwestern, Waterloo, Waynedale, Wellington, Wellsville. strong, scoring all five of her points in RETURNING TEAM CHAMPION: Waynedale forward Aniyah Hall (11, 8, 3 assists), it the second half that it did in the first,” the first quarter, but finished 2-for-14 RETURNING INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS: Patrick Reineke (Haw, 113), was grabbing offensive rebounds and Stuart said. “They just came out harder Nolan Frye (CH, 113), Caleb Edwards (Roo, 126), Austin Shepherd (Nor, from the floor. converting behind massive 6-foot-5 than us and wanted it more. We came 145), Peyton Lemon (Way), Sevi Garza (Rit, 170), Kaden Kidd (Nor, 220). center Jordan Weir (9, 7). Small forward Elizabeth Stuart, the OUTLOOK: Rootstown is the class of the field here with 11 district Bees’ all-time leader in 3-pointers out frantic and tried to do things we’ve qualifiers, but Waynedale, which also has 11, could make it interesting. Weir had all nine of her points after never done. We just couldn’t pull it Black River’s Travis Owen, who upset St. John’s Ryan Elrod last week, did made in a career and season, had one himself a favor as Waynedale’s Cam Jordan and Western Reserve’s Seth halftime, Williams had 12 over the together.” final two quarters and Hall had 10 on of those nights where nothing fell, Phillips are on his side of the bracket. going 1-for-12 overall and 1-for-9 from 5-for-6 shooting as the Golden Eagles Contact Rick Noland at (330) 721-4046 or — Brad Bournival went 16-for-26 from the floor after deep. [email protected]. Follow him @ RickNoland on Twitter. intermission. “I was thinking too much in my handful of top-10 opponents, Before halftime, GlenOak had 17 head,” she said. “You just have to let GlenOak 54, Medina 38 but nothing may have been it fly as a shooter. I don’t really know WHITEHILL points on 6-for-25 shooting as the Medina Division I Regional Semifinal From B1 more important than his Euclid teams combined to go 12-for-53 over what happened.” MEDINA 14 8 2 14 — 38 Sectional title where he didn’t GLENOAK 10 7 19 18 — 54 “That was a great opportu- the opening two quarters. It was a team-wide malady. After Medina — Elizabeth Stuart 1-2-5, Shannon Wojciak let three foes get out of the first “I wish there wouldn’t have been a making 4-of-9 3-pointers while taking 4-3-12, Sarah McKee 3-5-13, Hailey Tripp 2-0-5, Aly nity for him to believe in him- period with a pin and two tech- Dwyer 1-0-3, Leora Owings 0-0-0, Kate Bobey 0-0-0, self and see what we’ve always stoppage at the half,” Kase said. a 14-10 lead following an impressive Regan Todia 0-0-0, Maddi Rath 0-0-0, Mylie Roberts 0-0- nical falls. first quarter, the Bees went 2-for-16 0. TOTALS: 11-10-38. seen in him. He’s always done After that stoppage, Medina never GlenOak — Meya Metz 3-2-8, Aniyah Hhall 5-1- “Winning sectional was really got started again. from behind the arc the rest of the 11, Jordan Weir 4-1-9, Alexis Kleptach 2-1-7, Breezie the big national tournaments great, but I was more impressed Williams 7-2-16, Allyson Marcum 0-0-0, Hailey Hollinger over the summer. He’s put Ashland recruit Sarah McKee fin- night. 0-0-0, Jessica Harvey 0-0-0, Katie Boron 1-0-3, Keely with the fact he didn’t give up himself into a good spot for ished with 13 points and six boards in “It was hard for us,” Wojciak said. Burke 0-0-0, Aleah Unkefer 0-0-0. TOTALS: 22-7-54. a point,” Gilmore said. “He was 3-point goals — McKee 2, Stuart, Tripp, Wojciak, this upcoming weekend (at the her final Medina game, giving her 1,042 “We’re more used to man (defense), Dwyer, Kleptach 2, Boron. Rebounds — Medina 28 very aggressive and looking to (Wojciak 7), GlenOak 32 (Hall 8). Assists — Medina 7 North Canton Hoover District).” points for her career, which moved her and Weir took away a lot of the mid- score his points. That’s what he (Tripp 3), GlenOak 10 (Hall 3). Records — Medina (19-7), Whitehill opened the the past 1978 graduate Kim Alber (1,029) dle.” GlenOak (18-4). has to do this weekend.” 2020 Mentor District with 4-0 Whitehill’s district bracket is and 5-1 wins over Kenston’s loaded with No. 3 Roberts, No. and Stuart in spending the Maison Benz and Walsh Jesuit’s 5 Bronstrup, No. 12 David Shue entire timeframe in the pro- Zach Wiseman to reach the DUO of Wadsworth and No. 13 Tyler gram. semifinals. From B1 Wittereich of Riverside. “This was one of the best His 3-2 victory over 44-match Roberts and Bronstrup are “It was a really great atmo- senior classes in Medina girls winner Sam Lord put him into bracketed away from Whitehill sphere with the fans back in basketball history,” Kase said. the finals and onto Columbus. until the finals, which should the gym and the energy was “They were all key players While Whitehill lost 2-0 to help. great all night,” said Wojciak, and, honestly, they saved me Brecksville’s James Bronstrup, He’d have Wittereich in the who has committed to Ohio from stopping my coaching the weekend took him from Dominican. “Unfortunately, career when they came into being very good to among a quarterfinals if he beats Twins- the game didn’t turn out the ninth grade. select few. burg’s Isaac Cantor and could way we had hoped. It seemed “I’ve been so fortunate “It was a really big confi- possibly face Shue in the semi- like our nerves kicked in as to coach them and all the dence boost for myself because finals. soon as we came out for the younger girls have learned so I showed what I’m capable of There are no givens any- second half. much from them. They’re all doing,” Whitehill said. “I feel as where at this level, but staying “Everything seemed to hit as broken up as we are right if my coaches and teammates away from Bronstrup and Rob- us all at once after the game. now because this was the have helped me push myself to erts is the best-case scenario. As we were walking off the seniors’ final game.” the limit. The ability to go full “Hopefully he continues to court, we all just broke down.” Thanks to the efforts of matches and go with my style do what he does and stops wor- Wojciak and McKee Bees athletic director Todd is great.” rying about what others do,” accounted for 25 of the Bees’ Hodkey and Kase, Medina That might be the biggest Gilmore said. “He gets on a roll 38 points and had 13 of their was the only regional qualifier takeaway for Whitehill, who and stays in your face, and the 28 rebounds, but couldn’t in any of the four divisions to enters this weekend 32-2. next thing you know each point prevent the Golden Eagles play in its home gym, though Only Colin Roberts of Fitch comes a little bit easier. That’s (18-4) from advancing to the it was the visiting team on the has taken him down this sea- what he has learned from wres- regional final against Arch- scoreboard and wore its green son, as the 138-pounder has tling this top competition.” bishop Hoban. road uniforms. set the pace and made others Whitehill hopes to continue McKee wound up third “We really appreciate being adapt. that mentality. in school history with 1,042 able to play our last game at Ranked seventh at 138 “You never really want to points and set records with home,” McKee said. “It wasn’t pounds by Intermatwrestle. overlook anyone,” Whitehill 301 free throws made and an easy season with all we com’s Josh Lowe, Whitehill said. “Anyone could have a 402 free throws attempted. RON SCHWANE / GAZETTE went through because of had a week this season when good day. District is where a lot (COVID-19 schedule compli- of upsets happen. You want to The 6-foot-1 senior is the only Medina’s Mylie Roberts battles GlenOak’s Aniyah Hall he went 7-0 with a wins over cations), but playing in this keep the pressure on and don’t Medina player to score 200- (12) and Jordan Weir for a rebound. seventh-ranked D-II standout plus points in all four of her gym one more time was really Eddie Neitenbach of Buckeye take anybody lightly. Anything prep seasons. who had a 10-game winning their four-year run with a special. We’ll never forget it.” and Zach Evans of Hoover, who can happen.” The Greater Cleveland Con- streak snapped, finished the 76-25 record. Aly Dwyer and Contact Brian Dulik is 14th in D-I. Contact Brad Bournival ference co-champion Bees, season 19-7 and completed Regan joined McKee, Wojciak at [email protected]. Whitehill has knocked off a at [email protected].

cyan B3 magenta B3 yellow B3 black B3 B4 Wednesday, March 3, 2021 SPORTS The Gazette LATE MONDAY: CAVALIERS 101, ROCKETS 90 Sexton scores 39 as Cleveland wins fourth straight Kristie Rieken “We’re hot right now, so we just have Bickerstaff was impressed with Sex- Houston’s deficit to 74-70 entering the The Associated Press TONIGHT to keep playing like we did the last four ton’s performance. fourth. WHO: Indiana HOUSTON — Collin Sexton scored games,” said Cedi Osman, who had 11 “I saw a determination,” Bickerstaff Though they couldn’t pull it out late, at Cleveland 39 points Monday night as the Cav- points after missing the last game with said. “He was not going to let us lose.” the Rockets played better than they did TIME: 7 back spasms. Sexton has scored 22 points or more in a 49-point loss to Memphis. They aliers handed the hapless Houston WHERE: Rocket The losing streak is Houston’s lon- in nine straight games. made just 4-of-45 3-point attempts Rockets their 12th Mortgage FieldHouse straight loss with a TV/RADIO: FS Ohio; gest since 15 in 2001 and the first time “I knew I had to be better for my on Sunday night in a game where they 101-90 victory. WTAM 1100-AM; the Rockets have lost five straight at teammates,” Sexton said. “And now I’m shot a franchise-low 27.7% overall. The Cavaliers have WMMS 100.7-FM home since March 2006. Wall’s per- starting to just play and not overthink On Monday, they’d made four threes won a season-high formance was the only thing that kept the game.” by early in the second quarter and fin- four straight after los- Cleveland had a 10-point lead in the the Rockets in this one. He had 23 The game was tied at 63 after a ished 10-for-31. ing their previous 10 fourth quarter before John Wall scored points by halftime finished with a sea- 3-pointer by P.J. Tucker with about five “I believe in this group’s compet- son-high 32. minutes left in the third quarter. The itiveness and their fight, especially games. all of Houston’s points in a 6-2 run that “It gives our guys Houston led by one early in the Cavaliers used an 8-2 run after that, coming off the loss we had last night,” Sexton cut the deficit to 95-89 with three min- belief that they can,” fourth quarter after a 3-pointer by Ben with the first five points from Dean Houston coach Stephen Silas said. “I’m utes left. coach J.B. Bickerstaff said. “Our guys McLemore when the Cavaliers used a Wade, to make it 71-65. disappointed in the loss obviously and put in a lot of work and because of The Cavaliers scored the next four 13-0 spurt to take a 90-78 lead midway Osman made a three for Cleveland I’m disappointed the streak has con- their continued belief in one another points with the help of a steal by Dar- through the period. Osman had two after two free throws from Tucker tinued, but I’m proud of these men ... That puts us in a position to get the ius Garland to push the lead back to 10 3-pointers in that stretch and Sexton before Mason Jones finished the who gave it everything they had and wins we’ve gotten the past few games.” a minute later. added five points. quarter with a three-point play to cut they just didn’t have enough tonight.”

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JOHN’S 1 ⁄2 Providence Cincinnati 0 2 .000 VIRGINIA TECH PPD Louisville Philadelphia 0 2 .000 Transgender athletes would be rest of her life,” attorney Tom Porto said Basketball NOTRE DAME 1 NC State Arizona 0 3 .000 in an interview broadcast with ABC’s UTAH 3 Oregon State St. Louis 0 0 .000 banned from participating in girls’ College women: Pac-12 Tournament, 2 p.m. PAC-12 COLORADO STATE 18 New Mexico “Good Morning America.” VILLANOVA 4 Creighton Tuesday’s games and women’s sports in Wisconsin California vs. Oregon State, 1 Detroit 6, Pittsburgh 1 Mississippi State 4 ⁄2 TEXAS A&M first round, from Las Vegas OREGON 4 Ucla Boston 9, Tampa Bay 3 from kindergarten through college Basketball Maryland 3 N’WESTERN Atlanta 6, Minnesota 0 1 NBAGL: Agua Caliente Clippers 3 p.m. ESPNU FLORIDA STATE 18 ⁄2 Boston College N.Y. Yankees 4, Baltimore 2 under bills introduced Tuesday by 1 San Diego State 10 ⁄2 UNLV St. Louis 0, Miami 0 Big Ten clarifies title contenders vs. G League Ignite, from Orlando, Fla. 1 Republican lawmakers, proposals E WASHINGTON 14 ⁄2 Idaho State Toronto 4, Philadelphia 2 1 College women: Southeastern Tournament: 4 p.m. SEC USC 7 ⁄2 Stanford N.Y. Mets 2, Houston 0 that come as more than a dozen other The Big Ten confirmed that its regular- Chicago Cubs 3, Kansas City 2 Auburn vs. Florida, first round, Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament states consider similar measures. season basketball championship will Richmond, Va. Texas 5, Chicago White Sox 5 be determined based on winning from Greenville, South Carolina St. Joseph’s 2 La Salle Cleveland 6, Seattle 1 George Wash 6 Fordham Oakland 2, Milwaukee 1 The Wisconsin proposal faces an percentage. Michigan, at 13-1 in College women: Iowa at Indiana 4:30 p.m. BTN Ohio Valley Conference Tournament San Diego 7, Arizona 2 almost certain veto from Democratic conference play, is the current leader on Evansville, Ind. L.A. Angels vs. Cincinnati at Goodyear, College women: Pac-12 Tournament, 5 p.m. PAC-12 Belmont 20 SIU-Edw’ville Ariz., 8:05 p.m. Gov. Tony Evers should it pass the the men’s side. Second-place Illinois, Morehead St 9 SE Missouri St Arizona State vs. Southern Cal, L.A. Dodgers vs. San Francisco at Republican-controlled Legislature. which is 14-4, played at Michigan on first round, from Las Vegas NHL Scottsdale, Ariz., 9:05 p.m. Tuesday night. The clarification from a Favorite Odds O/U Underdog Today’s Indians game Rep. 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Assuming no more College men: Missouri at Florida 6:30 p.m. SEC 1 would be a “sexist” if he doesn’t Coyotes -$120/even 5 ⁄2 KINGS changes to the schedule, Michigan High school boys: Lorain 7 p.m. WEOL support them. can wrap up the league’s top winning at Garfield Heights, D-I district semifinal 930-AM and 100.3-FM Men’s basketball BASKETBALL “If the governor is truly for percentage by winning one of its final NBA: Indiana at Cleveland 7 p.m. FSO women, why would he not sign three games. The race was closer on Top 25 coaches poll NBA the women’s side. Maryland is 15-1 and WTAM 1100-AM, WMMS 100.7-FM, WNZN 89.1-FM Ferris Mowers top 25 men’s basketball something like this?” Dittrich said. coaches poll with team’s records through Indiana is 14-2. joined in progress on WEOL 930-AM and 100.3-FM EASTERN CONFERENCE “It is wholly unfair for a women to l Minnesota coach Richard Pitino Sunday, total points based on 25 for first Atlantic Division College men: NC State at Notre Dame 7 p.m. ACC place through one point for 25th, first- W L Pct GB be competing and think she’s only acknowledged his job is in jeopardy place votes received and ranking in last Philadelphia 23 12 .657 — College men: Minnesota at Penn St. 7 p.m. BTN week’s poll: competing against other females.” with the Gophers going through another Record Pts Pvs Brooklyn 23 13 .639 ½ late-season fade, but he said he doesn’t College men: Providence at St. John’s 7 p.m. CBSSN 1. Gonzaga 31 24-0 799 1 New York 18 17 .514 5 Evers tweeted his support for trans- 2. Michigan 1 18-1 764 3 Boston 17 17 .500 5½ believe his fate has been determined. College men: Louisville at Virginia Tech 7 p.m. ESPN2 3. Baylor 18-1 733 2 Toronto 17 17 .500 5½ gender people, but did not comment The banged-up Gophers have lost eight 4. Illinois 670 670 4 Southeast Division of their last 10 games after beating now- College men: Oregon St. at Utah 7 p.m. ESPNU 5. West Virginia 576 576 13 W L Pct GB on the specific proposals, telling trans- 6. Alabama 19-6 576 7 Miami 17 18 .486 — No. 2 Michigan, the only loss for the NBA: Brooklyn at Houston 7:45 p.m. ESPN 7. Houston 20-3 556 10 Charlotte 16 18 .471 ½ gender people, “You are welcome, you Wolverines. 8. Iowa 18-7 554 12 Atlanta 15 20 .429 2 are wanted, and you belong.” l Louisville senior guard Dana College women: Pac-12 Tournament, 8 p.m. PAC-12 9. Villanova 15-4 541 6 Washington 13 20 .394 3 10. Ohio State 18-7 517 5 Evans has repeated as Atlantic Coast Utah vs. Washington St., first round, Orlando 13 22 .371 4 Supporters of the proposals 11. Florida State 14-4 485 9 Central Division Conference women’s player of the 12. Creighton 17-6 385 11 argue that transgender girls have an from Las Vegas W L Pct GB year, the fourth consecutive season a 13. Arkansas 19-5 376 20 Milwaukee 21 13 .618 — College men: Creighton at Villanova 8:30 p.m. FS1 14. Kansas 18-8 359 19 unfair physical advantage. Oppo- Cardinal has earned the honor. 15. Oklahoma 14-7 323 8 Indiana 15 18 .455 5½ College men: Mississippi St. at Texas A&M 8:30 p.m. SEC 16. Texas 14-7 252 16 Chicago 15 18 .455 5½ nents say such proposals violate not l Kentucky guard Rhyne Howard is 17. Oklahoma State 16-6 248 21 Cleveland 14 21 .400 7½ the Southeastern Conference women’s Detroit 9 25 .265 12 only Title IX of federal education College men: Boston College at Florida St. 9 p.m. ACC 18. Texas Tech 15-8 240 17 player of the year for the second straight 19. Virginia Tech 15-5 224 15 law prohibiting sex discrimina- College men: Maryland at Northwestern 9 p.m. BTN 20. Virginia 15-6 217 14 WESTERN CONFERENCE season. The 2019 SEC freshman of the 21. San Diego State 19-4 183 25 Southwest Division tion, but also rulings by the U.S. year headlined the players honored by College men: San Diego St. at UNLV 9 p.m. CBSSN 22. Loyola-Chicago 21-4 179 22 W L Pct GB 23. Purdue 16-8 130 NR San Antonio 17 13 .567 — Supreme Court. Opponents also the 14 league coaches. College men: UCLA at Oregon 9 p.m. ESPN2 24. Southern California 19-6 119 18 Memphis 16 15 .516 1½ argue that such bans will further 25. Oregon 16-5 98 23 Dallas 17 16 .515 1½ NBA: Golden State at Portland 10:05 p.m. ESPN Dropped out: No. 24 Wisconsin 16-9. New Orleans 15 19 .441 4 marginalize vulnerable students Tennis Others receiving votes: Wisconsin 16-9 Houston 11 22 .333 7½ 43; Colorado 19-7 43; UCLA 17-6 25; College men: Stanford at Southern Cal 10:30 p.m. FS1 Northwest Division and hurt the state’s economy by Keys wins in return Brigham Young 19-5 25; Wichita State W L Pct GB College women: Pac-12 Tournament, 11 p.m. PAC-12 13-4 21; Maryland 15-10 21; Drake 24-3 making it more difficult to recruit 19; Clemson 15-5 18; Florida 13-6 14; Utah 27 8 .771 — In her first match since September, Washington vs. Colorado, first round, Connecticut 12-6 14; Missouri 14-7 12; Portland 19 14 .576 7 both athletes and businesses. former U.S. Open finalistMadison Keys from Las Vegas Belmont 24-3 11; Tennessee 16-7 9; Denver 19 15 .559 7½ Winthrop 20-1 6; North Carolina 15-8 6; Oklahoma City 14 20 .412 12½ Speed skater Bonnie Blair Cruik- beat Belinda Bencic 6-4, 6-1 at the Rutgers 13-9 3; Xavier 13-5 2; Louisville Minnesota 7 28 .200 20 shank, who appeared in four Olym- Qatar Open in Doha. Keys was playing 13-5 2; Toledo 19-6 1; St. Bonaventure Pacific Division for the first time since her first-round Lacrosse 13-3 1; Michigan State 13-10 1. W L Pct GB pics, winning five gold medals and L.A. Lakers 24 11 .686 — exit at the French Open. She missed the College men: High Point at Virginia 3 p.m. ACC L.A. Clippers 24 12 .667 ½ one bronze medal, joined support- Australian Open after testing positive for Women’s basketball Phoenix 22 11 .667 1 the coronavirus shortly before she was Golden State 19 16 .543 5 ers in saying the law change was Hockey USA Today Top 25 Sacramento 13 21 .382 10½ needed to preserve the integrity of due to fly to Melbourne on a charter flight. The top 25 teams in the USA Today Monday’s games l Andrey Rublev advanced to the NHL: Washington at Boston 7 p.m. NBCSN women’s college basketball poll, with Dallas 130, Orlando 124 girls’ and women’s sports. Cruik- second round of the ABN AMRO World first-place votes in parentheses, records Philadelphia 130, Indiana 114 NHL: St. Louis at Anaheim 9:30 p.m. NBCSN through Monday, points based on 25 Denver 118, Chicago 112 shank said she had to take tests to Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam, points for a first-place vote through one New Orleans 129, Utah 124 prove she was a woman and then Netherlands, by beating American point for a 25th-place vote and last Brooklyn 124, San Antonio 113, OT qualifier Marcos Giron 7-6 (1), 6-3. Soccer week’s ranking: Cleveland 101, Houston 90 faced others who were taking per- Record Pts Pvs Portland 123, Charlotte 111 Eighth-seeded Stan Wawrinka’s Premier: Leicester City at Burnley 12:55 p.m. NBCSN 1. Conneticut 29 21-1 772 1 formance-enhancing drugs. 2. Texas A&M 2 22-1 725 3 Tuesday’s games disappointing start to the season German Cup: Wolfsburg at RB Leipzig, 2:30 p.m. ESPNEWS 3. Stanford 22-2 723 2 Memphis 125, Washington 111 “Athletes should not have to continued as he was beaten 6-4, 7-5 by 4. North Carolina State 17-2 671 4 Atlanta 94, Miami 80 Karen Khachanov following a second- quarterfinals 5. Louisville 21-2 652 5 Detroit at Toronto, ppd compete in an unfair environment 6. Baylor 20-2 619 7 L.A. Clippers at Boston, late round exit at the Australian Open. Liga MX: Club América at Club Tijuana 10 p.m. FS2 7. South Carolina 19-4 586 6 New York at San Antonio, late and women’s sports should be pro- 8. Maryland 19-2 559 8 Denver at Milwaukee, late tected,” she said in a video message. 9. UCLA 14-4 516 10 Phoenix at L.A. Lakers, late. l A Utah girl whose football skills won Miscellaneous Tennis 10. Indiana 16-4 493 11 Today’s games 11. Arizona 15-4 436 9 Detroit at Toronto, 7 p.m. her fame online has lost her court bid Rotterdam-ATP, Buenos Aires-ATP, 6 p.m. TENNIS 12. Michigan 13-3 407 12 Indiana at Cleveland, 7 p.m. to have school districts create football Olympic board adds 12 women Lyon-WTA and Doha-WTA, early rounds 13. Arkansas 15-4 369 16 Utah at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. 14. South Florida 13-3 318 13 Brooklyn at Houston, 7:30 p.m. teams for girls. A federal judge ruled The Tokyo Olympics made a symbolic 15. Gonzaga 19-7 280 19 Atlanta at Orlando, 8 p.m. against Sam Gordon, finding that Utah Rotterdam-ATP, Buenos Aires-ATP 5 a.m. TENNIS 16. Tennessee 14-2 262 21 gesture toward gender equality by and Lyon-WTA early rounds; Thurs. 17. Missouri State 21-3 243 19 Charlotte at Minnesota, 8 p.m. school districts aren’t legally required appointing 12 women to the body’s 18. Oregon 13-7 240 15 Chicago at New Orleans, 8 p.m. to create a separate team because girls Doha-WTA quarterfinals 19. Kentucky 16-7 231 17 Oklahoma City at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. executive board. The board will now 20. Ohio State 13-6 220 14 Golden State at Portland, 10 p.m. who want to play football can play with have 19 women among its 45 members, 21. Georgia 18-5 219 18 L.A. Lakers at Sacramento, 10 p.m. the teams traditionally filled with boys. or 42 percent. To accommodate the 22. South Dakota State 21-2 143 24 23. West Virginia 18-4 127 22 LATE MONDAY new women, the size of the board was dTy Ronning from Hartford AHL from 24. Florida Gulf Coast 21-2 77 26 Baseball increased from 35 to 45. the taxi squad. 25. Northwestern 13-6 58 25 TRANSACTIONS OTTAWA SENATORS — Recalled G Dropped out: No. 23 DePaul 14-7. Cavs 101, Rockets 90 l Pelé received his first dose of Filip Gustavsson from Belleville AHL Others receiving votes: Rutgers 12-3 53; CLEVELAND (101): Okoro 2-8 0-0 5, a COVID-19 vaccine, calling it an loan. Cubs give Tepera one-year deal BASEBALL DePaul 14-7 22; Rice 15-2 12; Marquette Wade 3-5 0-1 8, Allen 5-7 0-0 10, “unforgettable day.” The 80-year-old Major League Baseball SAN JOSE SHARKS — Recalled D 17-5 11; Iowa 14-7 7; Dayton 13-2 6; North Nick DeSimone and Nicolas Meloche, Garland 5-13 4-4 14, Sexton 12-20 The Cubs finalized an $800,000, Brazilian soccer great posted the news National League Carolina 13-9 4; Oklahoma State 17-7 3; 11-15 39, McGee 5-7 0-0 10, Osman CHICAGO CUBS — Agreed to terms RW Sefan Noesen, C Joel Kellman, G Georgia Tech 14-7 3; Oregon State 9-6 2; one-year contract with reliever Ryan 3-7 2-2 11, Stevens 0-0 2-2 2, Windler on his social media channels along with with RHP Ryan Tepera on a one-year Josef Korenar and Alexei Melnichuk Mississippi State 10-8 2; Houston 15-5 2; Tepera, a deal that allows him to earn contract. Designated RHP Duane from San Jose AHL loans. Assigned C Seton Hall 14-6 1; Central Florida 13-2 1. 1-4 0-0 2, Dotson 0-2 0-0 0. Totals a picture of himself receiving the shot in Underwood Jr. for assignment. Noah Gregor to San Jose AHL. Note: One ballot is missing. Diane 36-73 19-24 101. up to $1.75 million, and opened a roster his right arm. The three-time World Cup Assigned RHP Robert Stock outright American Hockey League Richardson of Towson could not be HOUSTON (90): House Jr. 1-3 1-2 4, spot by designating right-hander Duane to Iowa Triple-A East. SAN JOSE BARRACUDA — Recalled reached before the voting deadline. Tucker 2-3 2-2 7, Patton 2-7 1-2 6, champion did not disclose where the Minor League Baseball RW Joachim Blichfield form San Jose l The USA TODAY Sports Board of Oladipo 8-21 2-3 20, Wall 11-24 9-12 Underwood Jr. for assignment. dose was given, but he has been staying Frontier League NHL loan. Coaches is made up of 32 head coaches 32, Brown 2-8 2-2 8, Tate 2-5 0-0 5, at his home in Guaruja, outside Sao EVANSVILLE OTTERS — Release RHP at Division I institutions. All are mem- Jones 1-2 1-1 3, McLemore 2-3 0-0 5. Sam Held and OF Nick Schultz. SOCCER bers of the Women’s Basketball Coaches Totals 31-76 18-24 90. Hockey Paulo, since the pandemic hit. GATEWAY GRIZZLIES — Signed RHP Major League Soccer Association. Cleveland 34 17 23 27 — 101 l This year’s Women’s Rugby Paul Young. MINNESOTA WILD — Signed F Juan Houston 29 21 20 20 — 90 World Cup in New Zealand is set to TRI-CITY VALLEYCATS — Signed RHP Agudelo to a one-year contract. 3-Point Goals—Cleveland 10-30 Two Predatores placed on IL Andrew Bellatti. PHILADELPHIA UNION — Named (Sexton 4-8, Osman 3-6, Wade 2-4, be postponed until 2022 because WASHINGTON WILD THINGS — Frank Leicht assistant coach, Yaseen Okoro 1-6, Windler 0-2, Garland The Nashville Predators placed of continued uncertainty caused by Signed RHP Nate Pawelczyk. Khan assistant athletic trainer/strength and conditioning coach, Marlon 0-3), Houston 10-31 (Oladipo 2-6, defenseman Ryan Ellis and forward the COVID-19 pandemic, the sport’s LeBlanc head coach of Union II and LOCAL SCHEDULE Brown 2-7, House Jr. 1-2, McLemore Luke Kunin on injured reserve with FOOTBALL 1-2, Tate 1-2, Tucker 1-2, Wall 1-4, governing body said. World Rugby National Football League Garrison Draper vice president of center Ryan Johansen placed on the cited the “challenging global COVID-19 HOUSTON TEXANS — Waived CB player health and performance. Today Patton 1-5). Fouled Out—None. Mark Fields II. Released CB Brandon National Women’s Soccer League Rebounds—Cleveland 48 (Allen 15), NHL’s COVID-19 protocol list. The landscape” in its recommendation to Williams. Agreed to terms with RB ORLANDO PRIDE — Signed F Abi Kim Houston 30 (Patton 6). Assists— Predators, who have won four of five, delay the tournament, scheduled to a two-year contract through the NBA Cleveland 23 (Sexton 8), Houston 13 David Johnson on a one-year con- Indiana at Cleveland, 7 p.m. tract. 2022 season. (Wall 5). Total Fouls—Cleveland 18, made the moves after the trio didn’t take Sept. 18 to Oct. 16. LAS VEGAS RAIDERS — Signed DE BASEBALL Houston 18. A—3,046 (18,500) part in the morning skate before a game l Mercedes has unveiled the car Lewis Kendal Vickers to a one-year contract. COLLEGE against Carolina. MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Released TE POST UNIVERSITY — Named Tim SPRING TRAINING Hamilton will drive this season while Kyle Rudolph. Binkoski baseball’s assistant coach. Arizona vs.Cleveland, Goodyear, Ariz., l Penguins star Sidney Crosby trying to win an unprecedented eighth TENNESSEE UNIVERSITY — Named 3:05 p.m. missed Tuesday night’s game against Formula One title. The W12 car retains HOCKEY Kur Schmidt football’s director of Philadelphia after being placed on the National Hockey League competition development. BOYS BASKETBALL the black introduced last year as part of NHL — Suspended F Alex Chiasson Copley at Medina, Division I, Northeast HOCKEY COVID-19 protocol list. Crosby leads the the team’s campaign against racism and 4 District semifinal, 7 p.m. from Edmonton for one game for Penguins with 18 points and is tied for discrimination, and adds a touch of its cross-checking in a game against Brunswick vs. Bedford at Maple Heights, NHL Toronto on March 1. Division I, Northeast 5 District semifi- the team lead with seven goals. more traditional silver. BOSTON BRUINS — Assigned RW nal, 7 p.m. Monday’s games l Ian St. John, a Liverpool soccer great Karson Kuhlman to Providence AHL. Ottawa 5, Calgary 1 BUFFALO SABRES — Recalled D Carolina 3, Florida 2, OT Football who scored the winning goal to give the Jacob Bryson from the minor league AMERICA’S LINE St. Louis 5, Anaheim 4 club its first FA Cup title and was a key taxi squad. Assigned F Casey BASEBALL Vancouver 4, Winnipeg 0 player in the rebuild in the 1960s, has Mittelstadt to the taxi squad. Spring Training Toronto 3, Edmonton 0 Dolphins release Van Noy CALGARY FLAMES — Waived C Derek Favorite Odds Underdog BASEBALL Vegas 5, Minnesota 4, OT died. He was 82. St. John died Monday Ryan. TWINS -$135 Red Sox San Jose 6, Colorado 2 Veteran linebacker Kyle Van Noy is following a long illness. COLORADO AVALANCHE — Assigned CARDS -$110 Mets Tuesday’s games moving on after one season with the F Ty Lewis to Utah ECHL from RAYS -$165 Pirates Spring training N.Y. Rangers 3, Buffalo 2 l Horse racing’s image received another Colorado AHL. BRAVES -$150 Orioles Columbus 4, Detroit 1 Miami Dolphins, and he’s not happy grievous blow when an Irish jockey DETROIT RED WINGS — Recalled Phillies -$120 TIGERS AMERICAN LEAGUE Montreal 3, Ottawa 1 about it. The Dolphins told Van Noy he C Michael Rasmussen from Grand NATIONALS -$145 Marlins apologized after a widely circulated video W L Pct. N.Y. Islanders 2, New Jersey 1 will be released. In a statement, Van Noy Rapids AHL. Reassigned D Gustav INDIANS -$135 D’backs Toronto 2 0 1.000 Pittsburgh 5, Philadelphia 2 emerged of him straddling the corpse of Lindstrom to the minor league taxi CUBS -$125 Mariners Los Angeles 1 0 1.000 Carolina at Nashville, late said he was disappointed and surprised. a horse which had just suffered a cardiac squad and G Kaden Fulcher to Grand ROYALS -$110 White Sox Cleveland 2 1 .667 Rapids AHL from the taxi squad. ROCKIES -$110 A’s Vancouver at Winnipeg, late l An attorney for the family of a arrest. Rob James’ apology came a day Detroit 2 1 .667 Tampa Bay at Dallas, late LOS ANGELES KINGS — Assigned G PADRES -$145 Brewers Kansas City 2 1 .667 5-year-old girl critically injured in a crash after the leading Irish trainer he rides for, Troy Grosenick, C Rasmius Kupari, ANGELS -$135 Rangers Minnesota 2 1 .667 Today’s games involving former Kansas City Chiefs Gordon Elliott, was banned from entering Lias Andersson and Austin Strand YANKEES -$130 Blue Jays New York 2 1 .667 Washington at Boston, 7 p.m. to Ontario AHL. Recalled G Matthew DODGERS -$150 Reds Oakland 2 1 .667 Toronto at Edmonton, 8 p.m. assistant coach Britt Reid says the girl runners in British races after he admitted Villalta from Ontario AHL. Seattle 1 1 .500 St. Louis at Anaheim, 9:30 p.m. suffered a devastating brain injury that to posing for a photo while sitting on the MONTREAL CANADIENS — Recalled NBA Boston 1 2 .333 Arizona at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. C Cameron Hillis from Laval AHL loan. Favorite Points O/U Underdog Houston 1 2 .333 Minnesota at Vegas, 10 p.m. has left her unable to speak or walk. back of a dead horse that had just died 1 1 NEW YORK RANGERS — Recalled RW Hawks 4 ⁄2 224 ⁄2 MAGIC Tampa Bay 1 2 .333 Colorado at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Ariel Young likely has permanent brain of a heart attack in a training run.

cyan B4 magenta B4 yellow B4 black B4 The Gazette BUSINESS & POLITICS Wednesday, March 3, 2021 B5 ROUNDUP SEC pick: Scrutinize on the direction of interest he arket In evIew trading app gimmicks rates. t M r On Tuesday, Federal WASHINGTON — President Reserve Governor Lael Brain- Stock Market IndexeS Joe Biden’s choice to head ard sought to calm financial the Securities and Exchange markets by emphasizing Dow Jones industrials 32,040 Commission told Congress that the Fed, while generally on Tuesday that the agency Close: 31,391.52 31,460 optimistic about the econ- Change: -143.99 (-0.5%) should address how to pro- omy, is still far from raising 30,880 10 DAYS 32,000 tect investors who use online interest rates or reducing its stock-trading platforms with $120 billion a month in asset 31,000 flashy tech gimmicks that purchases. She also said that 30,000 entice them to trade more. the Fed is closely monitoring Gary Gensler, who was 29,000 the recent rise in the 10-year 28,000 a chair of the Commodity Treasury yield and an increase Futures Trading Commission 27,000 in investors’ inflation expecta- during the Obama adminis- tions. But she repeatedly said 26,000 tration, testified by video for SONDJF the economy is 10 million his confirma- AP FILE PHOTO jobs short of its pre-pandemic tion hearing Volvo said Tuesday that the Swedish automaker is level and the Fed would keep by the Senate phasing out the production of all cars with internal S&P 500 3,960 rates at nearly zero until the Banking Close: 3,870.29 combustion engines — including hybrids. job market has fully recov- 3,860 Commit- Change: -31.53 (-0.8%) “That means upgrading cli- are starting to realize that,” ered. tee. He was 3,760 10 DAYS mate-risk disclosure require- said Megan Horneman, direc- “We’ve got some distance 4,000 asked about ments that are out of date, tor of portfolio strategy at Ver- to go to meet our goals,” of the roiling 3,800 punishing misconduct and dence Capital Advisors. higher inflation and lower stock-trad- enforcing the protections on The S&P 500 fell 31.53 unemployment, Brainard ing drama Gensler 3,600 the books,” said the commit- points to 3,870.29. The Dow said. involving tee chair, Sen. Sherrod Brown, Jones Industrial Average lost 3,400 GameStop shares that has D-Cleveland. 143.99 points, or 0.5 percent, Volvo to make only spurred clamor for tighter “And it means working with to 31,391.52. The tech-heavy electric vehicles 3,200 regulation of Wall Street. The SONDJF other agencies — the bank- Nasdaq composite dropped Volvo says it will make only trading frenzy in shares of the ing regulators — to head off 230.04 points, or 1.7 percent, electric vehicles by 2030. But struggling video-game retailer growing problems before they to 13,358.79. Smaller com- if you want one, you’ll have to 52-Week YTD 12-mo lifted their price 1,600 percent High Low Name Last Chg %Chg %Chg %Chg become emergencies that panies fared worse than the buy it online. in January, though they later hurt the economy. We’ve seen rest of the market. The Russell The Swedish automaker 32,009.64 18,213.65 Dow Industrials 31,391.52 -143.99 -.46 +2.56 +21.12 fell back to earth after days of 13,698.09 6,481.20 Dow Transportation 13,571.99 -46.10 -.34 +8.52 +47.51 what happens when markets 2000 small-cap index gave up said Tuesday that it is phasing 931.30 593.52 Dow Utilities 806.08 -4.30 -.53 -6.77 -8.11 wild price swings. don’t have real safeguards, 43.81 points, or 1.9 percent, to out the production of all cars 15,566.47 8,664.94 NYSE Composite 15,277.02 -50.75 -.33 +5.18 +21.80 “At the core it’s about pro- 14,175.12 6,631.42 Nasdaq Composite 13,358.79 -230.04 -1.69 +3.65 +53.83 and most people are left to 2,231.51. with internal combustion 1,810.82 1,015.63 S&P 100 1,757.74 -15.66 -.88 +2.16 +30.57 tecting investors,” Gensler fend for themselves — just Treasury yields have been engines — including hybrids. 3,950.43 2,191.86 S&P 500 3,870.29 -31.53 -.81 +3.04 +28.86 said. Among the issues to be 2,581.02 1,181.96 S&P MidCap 2,529.13 -34.89 -1.36 +9.65 +37.81 look at the electricity market climbing with expectations for “There is no long-term 42,290.82 21,955.54 Wilshire 5000 41,140.90 -397.43 -.96 +4.27 +34.57 examined, he said, is the use in Texas.” economic growth and infla- future for cars with an inter- 2,318.09 966.22 Russell 2000 2,231.51 -43.81 -1.93 +13.00 +50.16 of “behavioral” technology in Several Republican sena- tion, and such a rise makes nal combustion engine,” said stock-trading apps. tors used Tuesday’s hearing, borrowing more expensive Henrik Green, Volvo’s chief Market SuMMary: nySe and naSdaq “What does it mean when though, to argue against the for homebuyers, companies technology officer. you have balloons and con- imposition of new regulations taking out loans and virtually Volvo’s announcement fol- Gainers ($2 or more) Losers ($2 or more) Most Active ($1 or more) fetti-dropping behavioral Name Last Chg %chg Name Last Chg %chg Name Vol (00) Last Chg in the financial markets, at everyone else. 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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 Wednesday, March 3, 2021 B7 CROSSWORD CELEB NEWS Rock Hall plans October Jhene Aiko set to host induction before live audience Grammy Awards ceremony The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame said Tuesday Jhene Aiko will take on hosting duties at that it plans to have a live induction of its the Grammy Awards premiere ceremony this 36th class on Oct. 30 in Cleveland — before month. an actual audience! The Recording Academy The induction ceremony announced Tuesday that the will take place in the Rocket Grammy-nominated singer Mortgage Fieldhouse, home will host the pre-show, where of the Cleveland Cavaliers, most trophies are awarded. and tickets will be available It will be streamed live on the to the general public. Grammy’s website ahead of “We are optimistic and the 63rd annual ceremony hopeful for the ceremony,” March 14. Jhene Aiko The Grammys’ will be held said Greg Harris, president in Los Angeles at the Staples and CEO of the Rock & Roll Jay-Z Center. Hall of Fame and Museum. Phil Collins’ Alamo artifacts Inductees will be collection on display in Texas announced in May. Nominees include Jay-Z, Artifacts collected by Phil Collins went on the Foo Fighters, display Tuesday at the Alamo Mary J. Blige, The Go-Go’s, after the legendary musician donated the items to the Devo and Carole King. state of Texas. Currently, Ohio permits Mary The “Phil Collins Collection crowds of up to 25 percent Preview” includes a brass capacity at the arena for J. Blige cannon used by the Mexican Cavaliers games. The hall Army during the Battle of the is hopeful that the percentage will increase Alamo and the original battle by the time of the induction, but promised to orders that called for the Phil Collins follow best health practices. attack on the Alamo. It will be the sixth time the induction ceremony will be held in Cleveland, home of Comic-Con to remain virtual the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. in 2021, cites financial strain For the past decade, the hall has invited San Diego Comic-Con will remain virtual for fans to buy tickets for the speeches and live the July event, but organizers are planning for performances, instead of just an audience of a smaller-scale gathering later this year. industry insiders. Comic-Con announced that the annual Harris said a fall induction ceremony, confab will return to virtual between moved from the spring last year because of July 23-25. COVID-19, will become permanent. Organizers said postponements and other He seemed wistful at a news conference challenges caused by the pandemic left them as he played a clip of past ceremonies, to the with “limited financial resources.” sound of Prince’s performance of Organizers said they are planning a smaller “Let’s Go Crazy” from his induction. in-person November event in San Diego. The “Watching that footage makes me realize details have not yet been released. how much we miss live music,” he said. — from wire reports

DEAR ABBY Dear Abby: I have been We were taking my dogs on and off with a man for for a walk recently and he two years. In all this time, he said he didn’t feel well. He has never spent a holiday or fell, and his defibrillator went Valentine’s Day with me, or off. Another time we were on introduced me to his family a trip and he couldn’t walk or friends. He told me to stay far before saying he needed in the bathroom at his office water, and he also want- when his friends showed up Abigail Van Buren ed to be sure there was a unexpectedly. When I object- make him see what he does bathroom close by. Another ed, he said, “It’s only for 20 is wrong? time we were attempting to minutes.” I was horrified. Almost Done in New York have some intimacy and his He accuses me of picking defibrillator went off, which fights and says I will never be Dear Almost Done: This put a damper on the mood. happy with anyone when I try shameless man may never Should I stay with this guy CELEBRITY CIPHER By Luis Campos to talk with him about it. He view what he has been doing when his general health is so breaks up with me at holiday as wrong, so don’t try to poor? It is affecting me — time, never calls when he’s “make” him see anything. and us. I do not want to be on vacation and our dates are End this sorry excuse for a a caretaker, although at the always last minute. I realize relationship now, because it same time, I do have com- he is using me for sex, but he is degrading, a waste of your passion for him. insists I am wrong and he is a time, and it’s very likely that Heartstrings Pulled decent man. he is married and cheating on Two birthdays passed, and his wife. Dear Heartstrings: What a he didn’t even wish me a sad situation. It shouldn’t take happy birthday, yet he buys Dear Abby: I am 62, very a medical background to see presents and cards for every healthy and youthful, and what the future holds, at least occasion for his friends and work full time as an R.N. for him. family. He blocks my number I recently started dating a This is a new relationship. if I don’t “behave properly.” 67-year-old man I met on a Not once in your letter did you He calls me “Miss” in public, dating site. We go out, do mention the depth of his feel- but calls waitresses “Sweetie” various things together, laugh ings for you or yours for him. the few times we have gone and seem to be compatible. He does — and probably will out. My concern is, he has signifi- continue to — need looking Narcissistic and emotion- cant heart disease. after. Because you stated you ally abusive? Am I wrong? He has had stents put in are not prepared to do that, He tells me no one will stay and is on multiple meds. He tell him NOW while he’s well with me once they know the also has moderate kidney enough to find someone who type of woman I am. I’m not failure. I’m realizing he’s actu- would be. always at fault like he wants ally very preoccupied with the me to believe. He buys me state of his health because Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van nothing to drink or eat when Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, he talks about it often, and and was founded by her mother, we are together. I pay my he sees physicians as well as Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby own way. I regret the day he a naturopath and myofascial at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box entered my life. How can I release specialist. 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. PARDON MY PLANET By Vic Lee ASTROGRAPH Newspaper Enterprise Association SENSE AND SENSITIVITY Dear Harriette: A guy to your sister about exactly IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY — Stand tall and stand up for your beliefs, but don’t feel obligat- who went to college with what she eats — and what she ed to make financial contributions you cannot me calls every six months doesn’t. You may get some afford. Personal changes will help alleviate stress. or so, always wanting me to further inspiration from her Concentrate on saving money and building equity, hook him up. By the second not on helping someone else get ahead. about her food choices. If you sentence of the call, the ask need to lose 40 pounds for PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — A change will come is there, and it’s always for with both good and bad results. Stick with what’s health reasons, you may want a significant favor that is far worked for you in the past instead of jumping into to visit a nutritionist who something unfamiliar. beyond my scope of interest, Harriette Cole can recommend a particular ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Don’t wait for things network or anything else. This down almost 20 pounds. I’m to come to you. Do your part to make things hap- guy is pushy and gross, as far eating strategy for your body down 7 and struggling to keep pen. You are responsible for your happiness, so as I am concerned. But we that will help you to reach reach out and make the necessary moves to turn that off. Never mind I want do share the bond of going to your goal. It is important to your dream into a reality. to lose 40. I need to. She is the same college a thousand follow an eating plan that TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Focus on what you probably 5 pounds from her years ago. I do my best to works for you and that is not can accomplish. Join forces with someone who goal already. I’m beginning to shares your concerns and plans, and positive chang- help anybody from my school so strict that it could harm feel like a loser because I am es will occur. Romance is in the stars. that I can. But this has gotten going so much slower than your body or provide only GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — It’s up to you to fig- out of control. How can I get ure out what’s real and what’s false. Problems with my sister. She is very encour- temporary results. I mention him to back off? I have tried authority, institutions and your reputation will surface aging to me, but I’m at a loss. this because many people are so many things, including if you align yourself with the wrong people. I have changed my eating gung-ho at the beginning of CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Don’t waste time on hardly ever being able to help habits. I am exercising with a the year and begin to follow people who cannot make up their minds or who are — not because I am holding trainer twice a week. What am extreme weight loss programs reluctant to take action when change is required. back, but more because I I doing wrong? only to find themselves hav- LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Take a step back and really can’t. recognize what’s unfolding around you. Get out of Not Fit Enough ing gained back whatever situations that are unstable or causing you grief. they lost plus some once they VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — You’ve got more clout Dear Not Fit: It is wonder- than you realize. Buckle up and prepare to take a Dear Enough: It is OK to come off of it. Don’t do that. THE LOCKHORNS By Bunny Hoest & John Reinergen ful for you and your sister to journey that will change your life. stop engaging this man. 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That can be as simple are responding to your fit- SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Believe only as you no longer accepting cessed food and more organic ness and nutrition changes information that’s verified. Someone you least expect his calls. Period. food, and to drink more will lead you astray. Use your intelligence, discipline accordingly. The good news water. and originality to help you overcome meddling. is that you are losing. Keep CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Pour your heart Dear Harriette: My sister Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and and soul into your work. Professional advancement, and I started a weight loss up the momentum. Doctors founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an financial gain and positive change are within reach. program at the beginning of say that nutrition is even initiative to help people access AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Gather and verify the year, and we are continu- more important than exercise and activate their dreams. You can send questions to askharriette@ information. Refuse to let emotions come between ing to do it the best we can. when it comes to weight loss, you and the right thing to do. Don’t get involved in harriettecole.com or c/o Andrews someone’s problem, or you will end up over your My sister, however, is doing though both are essential McMeel Syndication, 1130 Walnut St., head. much better than me. She is for your overall health. Talk Kansas City, MO 64106. B8 Wednesday, March 3, 2021 The Gazette CLASSIFIED Medina County • 330-725-4166 Lorain County • 440-329-7100

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WE BUY JUNK & 234-802-9543 Huntington Township visiting our online job Firelands Schools DENNIS TREE SERVICE Seeking versatile road openings at: UNWANTED VEHICLES M.G. 3/3/21  Amherst Trail 986-6092 216-372-2000 20678645 Lot clearing, tree and maintenance em- www.chroniclet.com/jobs www.amhersttrailoh.com trim/removal, Spring ployee. Candidate should via email to: cleaning, mulch, lic. and be seeking long term em- [email protected]  NOTICE OF A PUBLIC  insured. cc’s accepted! HEARING ployment, able to pass by mail or within at: Free estimates BUNDLE HAULER drug screening, physical The Chronicle The Medina Township 440-322-2624   Zoning Board of Appeals and have CDL (or obtain Telegram Washers & Dryers Accepting new Clients The Chronicle within six months of em- ATTN: HR-Inserter Working or not!! Medina will meet and hold a public for 2021 lawn mowing & STUMP GRIND & MORE hearing on Wednesday, Telegram is seeking ployment). Candidate 225 East Avenue Co. only (330) 725-2776 spring cleanup season. Call or text. candidates for a Part comfortable operating va- Elyria, OH 44035 March 17, 2021 at 7:00 Don’s 440-787-1854 440-308-6162 p.m. at the Town Hall lo- Time Bundle Hauler. riety of heavy equipment cated at the intersection of and lawn maintenance. EOE/DFWP Huffman and Fenn Rd. This position is located Knowledge of gas and (3799 Huffman Rd.) to Classifi ed Online: in our circulation de- diesel engines, hydrau-  consider the following partment, hours vary lics, and pneumatics a request(s): medina-gazette.com but are generally plus.Follow written and 1:00AM-5:00AM oral instruction and think THE BEST SLAB WOOD 1. An area variance re- variable days to ahead. All Cut (16 in.) Long quest by the applicant, Tim accommodate our Send resume & cover 3 cords (390 cu.ft.) $275 Quinn on behalf of the   seven day operation. letter by March 15, 2021 6 cords (780 cu.ft.) $525 property owner Zaremba Training will be to Huntington Township Delivered 440-322-2000 provided. Search Grande LLC of Section the bid (including all add 605 I-Wall, Roof and Awn- Completion date will be 45955 State Route 162 one of the factors utilized alternates) Duties include driving Wellington, OH 44090 NEWSPAPER ROUTE PRINTING PRESS OPERATOR ing Signs to allow (2) pri- SUPERVISOR -Elyria The Chronicle Telegram, Lorain county’s largest mary identification wall by the City of Medina when a company vehicle to or Email  evaluating bids. The bidder No bidder may withdraw its deliver bundles of huntingtontwsp@gmail. newspaper is looking for a Printing Press Operator! signs, each 179.3 sq. ft. for bid within 60 days after the The Chronicle Telegram  Previous experience working with an offset web the property located at must submit a completion newspapers to com date with the bid submit- bid opening. FIXED CARRIER is seeking candidates for printing press is preferred. Applicant must be 4927 Grande Shops Ave. a Route Supervisor in the mechanically inclined. Four color process and (Ashley Homestore/outlet). ted. PICKUP POINTS The owner reserves the THROUGHOUT Circulation Dept. This is a ARLINGTON SQUARE folder experience a plus.A qualified candidate right to reject any or all full-time position with will have the ability to take on and learn multiple The public is invited to at- This project is partially LORAIN COUNTY. INDEPENDENT APARTMENTS funded by the State of bids and to waive infor- Valid driver’s license early morning hours. This responsibilities working within the printing industry. tend and will be given the malities, irregularities CONTRACTOR position does require 440-324-7569 Physical demands of this position include being opportunity to speak. Full Ohio Clean Ohio Trails and acceptable driving NEWSPAPER Fund. and/or errors in the bids to record required along working weekends and 150 David Dr., Elyria able to demonstrate a comfortable full range of application(s) may be the extent permitted by BUNDLE DELIVERY holidays. Responsibilities Available Now! motion. Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, viewed by appointment by with ability to pass a Each bid must be accom- law. drug screen and include customer service, Newly renovated along with the ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs calling the Township Zon- Are you looking for a route maintenance, and 2 bdrm Suites intermittently are a must. Candidates will submit ing Inspector at (330) panied by a Certified or submit to a way to supplement Cashier’s Check, or a bid M.G. 2/24; 3/3/21 background check. delivery. This is mostly an Free Wi-Fi! to a criminal background screening prior to 721-1997. 20678245 your income without it outside, entry-level posi- • Open Floor Plan offer of employment. bond, in the amount of 10 taking up to much of percent of the total amount Apply today by tion with complete train- • Lots of Closet Space Apply in person or online at Kimberly Ferencz your time? Do you ing provided. You will be • Appliances [email protected] Medina Township Zoning bid, made payable to the LEGAL NOTICE submitting a resume want to be your own City of Medina, Ohio as via email to: driving a company vehi- • Window Coverings High School diploma or equivalent as well as Secretary boss? cle and an acceptable • On-site Laundry mechanical/electrical knowledge required. guarantee that, if the bid is Per ORC Section 117.38, [email protected] accepted, a contract will be or by mail at the fol- driving record is a must! • Parking • Playground EOE/DFW M.G. 3/3/21 the Annual Financial Re- The Independent NO PHONE CALLS • Barbecue Area 20678743 entered into with the City port of the Medina County lowing address: Contractor Bundle within thirty (30) days and The Chronicle PLEASE • Fitness Rooms Combined General Health Route consists of We offer an exciting and • Media Rooms its performance secured by District for 2020 has been Telegram delivering bundles of PROBATE COURT OF a performance bond in the Attn: Human challenging career oppor- • Water/Garbage PAID! MEDINA COUNTY, OHIO completed and is available newspapers to stores tunity with full-time bene- • Walking distance to amount of 100 percent of for public inspection at the Resources-Bundle and newspaper the contract price, and in Hauler fits including medical, Library, Grocery, Theater, IN RE: CHANGE OF Medina County Health De- vending boxes. dental, vision and 401(k). default thereof, said check partment Business Office, P.O. Box 4010 Independent contrac- NAME OF Sarah Mae or bond will be forfeited to Elyria, OH 44036 Potential candidates must Restaurants & Shopping! Dietrich 4800 Ledgewood Drive, tors are not agents be able to pass drug the City of Medina as liqui- Medina, OH 44256. EOE/DFWP Accepting 2 bedroom ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVES dated damages. In addition or employees of The screen and background TO: Sarah Mae Murdock Chronicle-Telegram. check. Sec. 8 applications each bid must be accom- M.G. 3/3/21 Bundle Route Elyria-Lorain Broadcasting, panied by a non-collusion 20678731 available: for wait list WEOL/WKFM/WLKR Radio Case No. 2021 02 NC affidavit. Success motivated, has immediate openings for 00014 self-starters may apply by GENERAL Advertising Sales Executives A voluntary pre-bid meet- Legal Notice Sheffield/Sheffield submitting a resume us- NOTICE OF HEARING The Annual Financial Re- LABORERS Lake/Avon/Avon ing our online application ing will be held at 10:00 port of Granger Township for growing Lake Unique opportunity features partnering with local busi- ON CHANGE OF NAME AM in the Rotunda of Me- form at: ness owners and advertising decision makers to formu- RC 2717.01 for 2020 has been com- Metal Stamping Co. 36 stops https://www.loraincoun- dina City Hall, 132 North pleted and is available for 1st & 2nd shift. late marketing strategies.You will plan and create ad- Elmwood Avenue, on typrintingandpublishing.c vertising campaigns utilizing radio, on-line and print for Applicant hereby gives no- inspection at the Township Competitive wage If you can spare 2-3 om/employment-applica- Thursday, March 11, 2021. Administration Building, & benefits.Excellent hours a day, have reli- local and regional businesses located in Erie, Huron, tice to all interested per- tion/  Lorain and Medina counties. sons that the applicant has 3717 Ridge Road, by ap- Attendance & able transportation and via email to: The City of Medina re- Reliable Transportation. filed an Application for serves the right to reject pointment with the Fiscal a valid driver’s license [email protected] Officer at 330-239-3611. Send Resume or apply today by: If the potential of an uncapped income and Change of Name in the any and all bids and the by mail or within at the future growth appeals to you, we may have a Probate Court of Medina Apply in Person. following address: right to waive any infor- Trimline perfect fit on our team! County, Ohio, requesting malities or irregularities in Donald L. Baker Contact us by phone the change of name of Granger Twp. Fiscal 421 Commerce Dr.E. at (440) 329-7196, Lorain County Printing the bidding. Contact the Officer Lagrange, OH 44050 by email to: Our robust compensation plan includes base salary, Sarah Mae Dietrich to City Engineer at (330) & Publishing commissions, and other incentives. Benefits include Sarah Mae Murdock. Mon -Thurs [email protected] Attn: Human Resources 725-8861 for further infor- 8:30am-3:00pm paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). The hearing on the appli- mation. M.G. 3/3/21 Route Supervisor 20678492 EOE THE CHRONICLE- Previous sales, marketing or advertising experience cation will be held on Mon- 225 East Avenue is a plus. day, April 19, 2021 at TELEGRAM Elyria, OH 44035 Serafino Piccoli 225 EAST AVENUE 9:30 am in the Probate Service Director PROBATE COURT OF EOE/DFWP To apply, Email resume and cover letter to: Court of Medina County, City of Medina, Ohio MEDINA COUNTY, OHIO ELYRIA, OHIO 44035 located at 93 Public [email protected] Square, Medina, Ohio M.G. 3/3-10/21 IN RE: CHANGE OF Or mail: Human Resources Department 44256. 20678737 NAME OF Isabella Marie 225 East Avenue Ortiz INSURANCE Customer All real estate advertising Sarah Mae Dietrich Service in Oberlin, flexible in this newspaper is sub- Elyria, OH 44035 4245 Manhattan Ave A1 LEGAL NOTICE TO: Jaxxon Carter Ortiz hrs., base pay + commis- ject to the Federal Fair sion. Licence for Property Housing Act of 1968, the Elyria Lorain Broadcasting Co. is an equal Brunswick, OH 44212 opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. Sealed bids will be re- Case No. 2021 01 NC CLASS A DUMP & Casualty preferred or Ohio Fair Housing Act, ceived until (10:00 am) on capable of getting SHORTAGE DRIVER M.G. 3/3/21 00010 PART TIME and the Elyria Fair Hous- 20678675 Thursday, March 11, 2021 TRUCK DRIVER licensed. Good communi- ing Law which makes it il- @ 10:00 am at the office of NOTICE OF HEARING Tr ucking company in cations skills with legal to advertise “any the Treasurer of the Me- Spencer is looking for a phone/computer. Must be available early ON CHANGE OF NAME mornings, 20-25 preference, limitation or CITY OF MEDINA dina City Schools, 739 RC 2717.01 Full Time, Class A Dump 440-452-4488 discrimination based on NOTICE OF BID Weymouth Road, Medina, Tr uck Driver for hrs/wk. Help deliver open routes and race, color, religion, sex, Ohio 44256, at which time Applicant hereby gives no- immediate hire.Pay is handicap, familial status Sealed bid proposals will and place they will be load percentage. customer misses. or national origin.” This opened publicly and read tice to all interested per- LANDSCAPING Company vehicle is be received by the Mayor sons that the applicant has For consideration Experience in Maintenance applies to all real estate of the City of Medina, Ohio aloud for: Medina City please contact provided. Could lead to sold, rented or leased, Schools, 2021-Roof Re- filed an Application for & Heartscaping preferred full time. Valid driver’s in his office at 132 N. Change of Name in the 330-421-3503 but will train. Also looking whether by owner himself Elmwood Avenue, Medina, placement Projects.Total license and acceptable or through an agent. construction estimate: Probate Court of Medina for a foreman. Pay com- driving record required Ohio 44256 until 10:00 AM County, Ohio, requesting mensurate with experi- There are no exceptions local time on Friday, March $900,000.00 along with ability to the change of name of Isa- ence.Westside Only. pass a drug screen under this law. Our read- 19, 2021, for the furnishing bella Marie Ortiz to Start immediately! ers are hereby informed of all labor, tools, materi- Any proposals submitted and submit to a Jaxxon Carter Ortiz. 216-299-2504 background check. that all dwellings adver- als, equipment and super- after that time will be dis- The hearing on the appli- tised in this newspaper ADVERTISING vision necessary for the qualified and returned. All cation will be held on Mon- Apply today by are available on an equal project known as “E. proposals shall be submit- day, April 12, 2021 at opportunity basis. AND REAGAN PARKWAY ted in triplicate on the pro- submitting a resume vided forms, sealed and 11:00 am in the Probate MOTOR ROUTES along with our online MARKETING MULTI-PURPOSE PATH Court of Medina County, FAMILY FRIENDLY AVAILABLE INSTALLATION”, City of marked plainly on the out- HOURS employment applica- CONSULTANT side envelope: Medina City located at 93 Public tion form at: Medina Project Number Square, Medina, Ohio You Can Have a Life! Independent  1066, at which time bids Schools, 2021-Roof Re- Fast food? Homemaker? www.chroniclet.com/jobs placement Projects. 44256. Contractor via email to:  WKFM / WLKR Radio has an immediate opening will be publicly opened and Retail? Your skills are Newspaper Delivery: for an Advertising & Marketing Consultant. read. Bids must be sub- more valuable than you [email protected] The Construction Docu- Isabella Marie Ortiz As an independent or by mail at the Responsibilities include meeting with business owners mitted on the forms pro- 3683 Edgebrooke Drive think! DAY SHIFT ONLY! contractor you’ll act as and managers in Huron, Erie and Lorain counties to vided by the City and ments (Project Manual and Mon-Fri. Six Holidays off. following address: Plans) will be available Apt. 312 your own boss while The Chronicle plan and create advertising campaigns for Radio, Digital placed in a sealed enve- Brunswick, OH 44212 Up to 3 weeks paid vaca- supplementing your and Print. You will be in ‘Customer Acquisition and Re- lope with the name of the from SE Blueprint at tion. Company cars*.Most Telegram www.plancycle.com.All income. Human Resources tention’ - helping businesses find and keep their most Project, the name of the M.G. 3/3/21 earn average hourly wage The Chronicle profitable customers. bidder and the bid date costs will be at the bidder’s of over $13 hr.plus tips. - Shortage Driver expense and is nonrefund- 20678742 Telegram is seeking PO BOX 4010 and time clearly marked on Call 440-327-0000 drivers to deliver If you want control of your income and future, come to it. able. No bid shall be con- or see details: Elyria, OH 44036 sidered unless submitted newspapers in the EOE/DFWP work here at the Radio Ranch! You bring the positive jobs.mollymaid.com attitude - and we’ll teach you about Radio! Contract documents, bid using forms furnished with following communities: documents, plans and the Construction Docu- ments. Questions concern- • Avon Lake Our compensation plan includes a base salary, specifications can be ob- We make every effort to up-capped commissions, and other incentives. Benefits tained at the Office of the ing this project may be ad- • Columbia Station verify all ads in our dressed to Taylor Con- • Elyria include paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, and City Engineer at 132 N. FIELD TECHNICIAN publications are legit 401(k). Elmwood Avenue, Medina, sulting Group, Greg Taylor, We are an established, • Grafton but we sometimes fall All real estate advertising (440-840-9019) or • Lorain Ohio 44256, between the privately-held environ- short. Due to the vol- in this newspaper is sub- To qualify you need a solid work ethic, positive attitude, hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 gtaylor@tcgroupdesign. mental engineering com- • North Ridgeville ume of ads we process ject to the Federal Fair com. • Oberlin and desire to succeed. Previous sales, marketing or PM weekdays beginning pany in Wellington look- and the variety of ways Housing Act of 1968, the advertising experience is a plus. on Wednesday, March 3, ing for a full time Field • Wellington they come to us, we Ohio Fair Housing Act, 2021 for $40.00 per each A pre-bid meeting will be Technician interested in • Westlake cannot always spot the and the Elyria Fair Hous- held at 10:00 am on Thurs- air quality testing. Candi- misleading ads. ing Law which makes it il- To apply, Email resume and cover letter to: set. Checks shall be made FARM All you’ll need is employment@wkfm.com payable to the City of Me- day, March 4th @ 10:00 dates must be able to Thank you legal to advertise “any am at Medina City reliable transportation, dina. Refunds will be made travel weekdays, work The Chronicle Telegram preference, limitation or Or mail: for contract documents re- Schools, High School, Me- MARKET safely at heights and a valid driver’s license & Medina Gazette discrimination based on dina, Ohio 44256, parking and 2-3 hours per day. Human Resources turned to the City Engineer work weekday overtime. race, color, religion, sex, Department in good condition within lot “D”, enter High School College degree helpful Contact us by phone at handicap, familial status building “Door D2 PDC”. (440) 329-7196 225 East Avenue ten (10) calendar days of but not required. Remu- or national origin.” This Elyria, OH 44035 the bid opening. neration is commensu- email:  applies to all real estate All bids must be accompa- [email protected] rate with experience and or complete an online sold, rented or leased, Elyria Lorain Broadcasting Co.is an equal opportunity The Engineer’s estimate is nied by a Bid Guaranty in  education. whether by owner himself the form of either a Bid independent driver employer and drug-free workplace. $ 270,920.50 for the Base Interested? agreement form at: or through an agent. Bid. The City has set the fi- Guaranty & Contract Bond BARNES BROS Logging, Check out our website at There are no exceptions for the full amount of the www.chroniclet.com/jobs WKFM / WLKR Radio 10327 Milan Rd. nal completion date for the Buyers of standing timber, www.GCITEST.com or in person at: BUYING Old Coins and under this law. Our read- U.S. Route 250 project as October 1, 2021; bid (including all add alter- 32 yrs 440-785-9098 Forward resume & US Currency! Get cash for ers are hereby informed nates) or a certified check, The Chronicle Milan, OH 44846 however, the bidder’s will compensation Telegram old Coins and Currency. that all dwellings adver- Tele: (419) 609-5961 Fax: (419) 609-2679 be given the opportunity to cashier’s check or an irrev- BARNES BROS Logging, expectations to Top Price paid. Free Ap- tised in this newspaper ocable letter of credit in an 225 East Avenue www.wkfm.com submit an earlier comple- Buyers of standing timber, [email protected] Elyria, OH 44035 praisal! Baums Collecta- are available on an equal tion date, if they desire. amount equal to 10% of 32 yrs 440-785-9098 440-647-6672 bles 440-573-1593 Cell opportunity basis. www.wlkrradio.com

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