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During Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October,the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to band to-gether to provide hope and healing to patients fightingcancer by giving blood or platelets. In appreciation, thosewho come to give Oct. 15–Nov. 11 will receive a $5Amazon.com gift card via email, courtesy of SuburbanPropane.

Donors are asked to make appointments by downloadingthe Red Cross Blood Donor App, visitingRedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any AlexaEcho device.

Donors of all blood types are urged to help ensure astable supply for cancer patients and others this fall. Tothank those who come to give in October, the Red Crossis also offering a $1,000 Amazon.com gift card to fivewinners.

Blood donations play a crucial role in cancer treatment.Cancer patients undergoing surgery and chemotherapymay require red blood cell or platelet transfusions. In fact,patients fighting cancer need more blood than those withany other disease, using nearly one-quarter of thenation’s blood supply.

The Red Cross is testing blood, platelet and plasma do-nations for COVID-19 antibodies. The test may indicate ifthe donor’s immune system has produced antibodies tothis coronavirus, regardless of whether an individual de-veloped COVID-19 symptoms. Red Cross antibody testswill be helpful to identify individuals who have COVID-19 antibodies and may now help current coronavirus pa-tients in need of convalescent plasma transfusions.Convalescent plasma is a type of blood donation collectedfrom COVID-19 survivors that have antibodies that mayhelp patients who are actively fighting the virus.

COVID-19 antibody test results will be available withinone to two weeks in the Red Cross Blood Donor App ordonor portal at RedCrossBlood.org. A positive antibodytest result does not confirm infection or immunity. TheRed Cross is not testing donors to diagnose illness,referred to as a diagnostic test. To protect the health andsafety of Red Cross staff and donors, it is important thatindividuals who do not feel well or believe they may beill with COVID-19 postpone donation.

Each Red Cross blood drive and donation centerfollows the highest standards of safety and infectioncontrol, and additional precautions – including temperaturechecks, social distancing and face coverings for donorsand staff – have been implemented to help protect thehealth of all those in attendance. Donors are asked toschedule an appointment prior to arriving at the driveand are required to wear a face covering or mask while atthe drive, in alignment with Centers for Disease Controland Prevention public guidance.

Friday, Oct. 16, 10 am to 3 pm, YMCA, 750 Scholl Rd.,Mansfield

Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 am to 3 pm, In Memory of SandyBarres, 417 Sturges Ave., Mansfield

Sunday, Oct. 18, 11 am to 5 pm, Richland Mall RSMO,2209 Richland Mall, Ontario

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1–7 pm,1 Richland Mall RSMO,2209 Richland Mall, Ontario; and 2–7 pm, PlanktownCountry Market, 1921 Free Rd., Shiloh

Thursday, Oct. 22, 10 am to 4 pm, Schmidt SecurityPro, 241 Mansfield Industrial Pkwy., Mansfield

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 1–7 pm, Richland Mall RSMO,2209 Richland Mall, Ontario

The City of Ontario will provide fall leaf pick-upservice again this year. It will begin on Monday, Oct. 26and end on, or about, Friday, Nov. 20, weather permit-ting.

There will not be a set schedule for when leaf pickupwill be provided to each neighborhood. Workers will tryto make a second round throughout the city, but this isnot guaranteed, so leaves should be placed at the edge ofthe roadway (not in the roadway) as soon as possible.

The service is for leaf pick-up only. The city asks thatresidents do not place sticks, tree limbs or other yarddebris among the leaves. These items will not be able tobe collected. Pick-up service for sticks, tree limbs or otheryard debris is provided in the spring.

For more information call Jeff Wilson at 419-529-2495.

The Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapterwill present several virtual educational programs to helpthe community and families impacted by the disease.

These presentations cover a variety of topics and occurat different times during the day and evening via video-conferencing to allow individuals to participate in theconvenience of their homes.

They will discuss topics such as common warningsigns of the disease, how to better manage behaviors, andhow to better communicate and have difficult conversa-tions. The program also shares how to keep your brainhealthy. The programs are helpful for anyone experiencingsigns of memory loss, their family members who may beconcerned, and the community member looking for moreeducation.

All programs are free and open to the public.Registration is required. To register for the program call800-272-3900

Oct. 19, Effective Communication Strategies, 3:30 pmOct. 20, 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s, 4 pmOct. 21, Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia, 1 pmOct. 22, Understanding and Responding to Dementia-

Related Behavior, 3 pmOct. 26, Dementia Conversations, 3:30 pmOct. 27, Effective Communication Strategies, 2 pmOct. 28, Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia,

6:30 pmOct. 29, Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body —

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Photo by Jeff HofferTHE FALL COLORS are at their brightest as we end the first half of October. The view from Mt. Jeez, the highestpoint in Richland County, includes Malabar Farm and the surrounding area. It has an elevation of 1,306 feet.

SENIOR JAYLON SCOTT is pictured with the electricguitar he made in Jim Buker’s Woodshop Rocks class atOntario High School. This was his first experience makinga guitar. The sticker “Shaemon” is a family nickname. Hesays, “The guitar making experience taught me patienceand expanded my skills.”

Alzheimer’s Associationto offer virtual programs

City of Ontario will collectleaves during fall pick-up

Red Cross encourages donors to give during October

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Buttermilk BiscuitsYou are going to love our Buttermilk Biscuit Recipe. They go well with dinner andeven better for breakfast with a cup of coffee and some butter & jam!

Ingredients1/2 cup butter, chilled and cut in cubes1/2 cup butter, melted3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp buttermilk1/4 cup sour cream1/4 cup honey5 cups flour3 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. baking soda1 cup sugar1 Tbsp. Kosher salt

InstructionsHave the chilled butter and the melted butter ready to go. In another bowl, combinethe buttermilk, sour cream and honey. In a large bowl, whisk the sugar and the rest ofthe dry ingredients. Add the chilled butter and incorporate with your fingers. Add themelted butter and wet ingredients to the bowl with the dry ingredients and chilledbutter and combine thoroughly. Spray or grease an 8 or 9-inch square baking pan andadd biscuit mix. Spread until all the mix is even and pre-cut into 16 biscuits. Bake30–35 minutes, until thoroughly cooked.

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Gardeners and other lovers of fresh pro-duce are often interested in extending theseason’s bounty by preserving fruits andvegetables and meats at home. Ohio StateUniversity Extension Family and ConsumerSciences teach the basics of home canningand preservation through a virtual seriescalled “Food Preservation Office Hours.”These online classes emphasize the sciencebehind preservation so that everyone whopreserves fruits, vegetables, and meats un-derstands why certain procedures must befollowed precisely to ensure a high-

quality, safe product.All online classes are free of charge and

are on Tuesday afternoons from 4–5 pm.Topics include: Oct. 13, Preserving Apples;Oct. 20, Canning Soup; Oct. 27, CanningMeat, Poultry and Game; Nov. 3, MakingJerky; and Nov. 10, Making Sauerkraut.

Join OSU Extension educators for oneor more of these free programs by register-ing at go.osu.edu/fall2020foodpreserva-tionseries. Contact Judy Villard Overockerat OSU Extension, 419-747-8755, for moreinformation.

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Happy Birthday!

By Bob Carter

They were Richland County footballchampions in 1929! And they were fromLexington! Imagine the pride the teamand the whole school felt for their team.

Unfortunately things didn’t go all thatwell in coming years. The Lexington com-bination teacher and coach suffered thatsame bane as all high school coachestoday. It’s called graduation day! Andaway goes some of the best.

When a ball team wins, fans usuallyloudly cheer “what a great bunch of kids.”When a team looses the remark is oftenheard to “fire the coach, he doesn’t knowwhat he is doing.” That is the job hazardof a high school coach for any sport.

Many of the team members married

and stayed in the Lexington area and maybe somone’s great or great great grandfather.Whatever happended to those 1929 gridironheroes is only known by their decedents.

In the photo, starting to the left andgoing right are, back, Benny Minnear,Harold Hiser, George Texter, Louis Schindler.Coach Richler, Ray Windbigler, RichardDickerson, ? Clever and Wendell Palm;middle row, Raymond Foss, RalphArmstrong, Donald Smith, Spoke Prosser,William Griffon, Frank Brown and MerwinSwank; and front, Murray Proser, DexterDerrenberger, Dan Wittner, Joe Hammer,Roger Prosser, Barton McCoy and DeanTexter.

Go Lex! (And remember not to blamethe coaches if things don’t go well).

Lexington was once county champs

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STUDENTS IN MRS. RHODES’ Child Development class at Ontario High Schooldesigned 3D nurseries. Students had a list of items that are typically found in a nursery,and the items had prices and stores listed in real time. Students were shocked to seehow expensive baby items can be.

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Seventh Day Slumber, a Christian rockband, will present a concert at AwakeChurch, 3616 OH-39, Shelby, on Thursday,Oct. 22. Doors open at 6 pm.

The event is co-hosted by ShelbyAlliance, Community Bible Church andAwake Church.

Donations are being received to coverthe cost of the band and equipment. Acost of $10 is suggested. This is for agessix and up.

For tickets visit https://re brand.ly/Re -coverytourShelby

★Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9943 will

participate in the Voice of Democracy andPatriot’s Pen Scholarship Contest. Patriot’sPen is for sixth through eighth grade stu-dents.

Voice of Democracy is for ninth gradestudents through seniors.

The theme this year is “What isPatriotism to Me.” Scholarship awards inthe amount of up to $30,000 are possible.Applications and guidelines are availableat the Post, 806 Grace St., Mansfield. Formore information contact Kim Reid at419-526-1907 or Beth Baldridge, Boof -pher@neo.rr.com. The deadline is Oct. 31.

★The North End Farmer’s Market will be

held every Thursday this summer from4–7 pm at the NECIC Urban Farm, 311Bowman St., Mansfield.

Local vendors sell fresh produce, plantsand baked goods. Food stamps cards areaccepted. The market will match fundsup to $20, meaning if someone swipestheir card for $20, they will get $40. Thismatch is only good for fruits, vegetablesand honey.

While attending the market, everyone isasked to wear a mask and stay 6 feet apart.

Vendors are still being accepted to jointhe market. There is a vendor’s applicationthat must be filled out prior to participating,https://www.necic-ohio.org/food-access-work/north-end-farmers-market and sentto Mona Kneussat mona@necic-ohio.org.

★Those who need held with winter heat-

ing bills can apply for HEAP. Applicationsare available by calling the Area Agency at419-524-4144 or 800-860-5799 Monday–Friday 9 am to 5 pm. Anyone age 18 andolder may apply for this assistance. Those60 and over can get assistance with fillingout the application. All heating types are

eligible for energy assistance programs –electric, wood, coal, natural gas, propaneand kerosene.

★A recycling trailer will be in the parking

lot at Ontario United Methodist Church,3540 Park Avenue West, Oct. 24 and 25.

Acceptable items include aluminum andmetal cans, milk jugs, detergent bottles,plastic bottles with number 1 or 2 on thebottom (please remove lids and rinse), card-board, all papers included with the newspa-per but no other magazines or paper.

★The City of Ontario will host Trick-or-

Treat on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 5:30–7pm. Those wishing to participate should-turn on a porch light. COVID-19 safetymeasures should be followed.

★The Village of Lexington will host

Trick-or–Treat Thursday, Oct. 29 from5:30–7 pm.

★Downtown Mansfield, Inc. will present

a Trick-or-Treat with more than 60 partici-pating merchants and the HalloweenParade.

Trick or Treat will take place throughoutdowntown beginning at 11am. Directlyfollowing Trick or Treat, guests are en-couraged to move to the route and watchthe parade.

The parade route will start at the cornerof N. Main St. and 5th St., move south onN. Main St., head west on Park Avenue,then head north on Walnut St. The paradewill step off at noon. Parade entries are re-viewed and judged.

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Richland Gives registration for RichlandCounty based nonprofit organizations isopen through Oct. 31. It is free; however,nonprofit organizations must register eachyear. Richland Gives is designed to en-courage people to contribute to local non-profits they care about through a singlegiving website. The Richland CountyFoundation hosts the day to build capacity,grow philanthropy and make the commu-nity stronger.

The COVID-19 pandemic has adverselyaffected revenue streams for many localcharities.

Each organization will have an individ-ualized web page to promote their cause.The success of the event will depend onour collective enthusiasm and implemen-tation. Leading up to the event theFoundation provides an online toolkit, we-binars, mass media and social media cov-

erage to make it easier for nonprofit or-ganizations to participate.

Thanks to the generosity of donors atthe Richland County Foundation, $34,000in incentives will be awarded as grants toparticipating organizations, beyond whatthey raise from online donations.

A $1,000 grant to the first 15 nonprofitorganizations that raise at least $1,000 on-line via the Richland Gives website begin-ning Nov. 16 at 7 am. Additional prizegrants will be awarded to the nonprofitsduring Richland Gives.

For more details or to donate visit rich-landgives.org.

The Richland County Foundation, anot-for-profit 501(c) (3) organization, wasestablished in 1945 as a way for individualsto pool and invest their gifts for the long-term good of Richland County and its res-idents.

Registration open for Richland Gives

THE ONTARIO MARCHING BAND AND GOLDEN GIRLS performed during half timeon Saturday, Oct. 10, during a home game.

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Ontario United Methodist Church3540 Park Avenue West, Ontario • 419-529-4345

Rev. Christine BellSunday Worship 10:15 am

Bible Study: Please check the website for current scheduleontarioumc.com

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Risen Savior Lutheran Chruch1685 Lexington Ave., Mansfield • 419-775-1175Pastor Brad Wright • risensaviormansfield.com

9 am Sunday Family Bible Time • 10 am Sunday Worship

All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church25 Church St., Bellville

Pastor William HumphreySunday Services at 10:30 a.m.

St. Paul Mansfield Lutheran - ELCAALL are welcome • “Living and Loving like Jesus”

2010 Park Avenue West • 419-529-4351Pastor Jonathan Stufft

Sunday Worship 9:30 amFree breakfast 2nd Saturday each month, 9–10:30 am

www.stpaulmansfield.org

Promise Land Fellowship506 Park Avenue East

Pastor Rick and Shirley Wiseman • 419-512-2435Sunday School 9:30 am

Sunday 10:45 amBible Study Tuesday 6 pm & Saturday 10 am

Bunkerhill Baptist Church3340 St. Rt. 97, Butler • 567-430-9002

Pastor Thomas Crank11 am Sunday Worship10 am Sunday School

Bible Study 7 pm Wednesdays

Lexington Presbyterian Church35 West Church St., Lexington • 419-884-1330

Reverend James Randas10:30 am Sunday Worship

Mayflower Congregational Church548 North McElroy Rd. • 419-589-6612

Pastor Rev. Dr. Rich Rader9:15 am Sunday School • 10:30 am Sunday Worship

Wednesday Bible Study 11 amwww.mansfieldmayflower.com

St. Mary of the Snows Catholic Church1630 Ashland Rd., Mansfield • 419-589-2114

Father Matthew FrisbeeSaturday Worship, 4 pm and Sunday Worship 11 amTuesday Worship 5:30 pm and Friday Worship 9 am

Faith Instruction & Bible Study on Sunday Morningswww.mansfieldstmarys.org

By Bud Motter

The Madison Township Trustees held ameeting Oct. 5 at township hall. Duringthe meeting, the trustees heard fromAndrew Burns from Independent EnergyConsultants from Aurora.

Burns presented a detailed report onspecifications for the current electric ag-gregation program and then presented aplan that he said the trustees should con-sider.

Burns says the current contract gives a6 percent discount but rates can fluctuate.

Burns said he believes the townshipshould consider one of seven companiesand have a fixed rate. The informationpresented showed that Energy Harbor’srate was 5.06 cents per kilowatt hour forone year with an even better savings ifcommitting to four years.

He said six of the seven companieshave no early termination fee.

The trustees put off their decision untilthey can meet with Joe Jakubick fromFirst Energy. The meeting was planned forMonday, Oct. 12.

The trustees will apply for another OhioPublic Works Commission (OPWC) grant.The money would be used to place 825feet of 36 inch pipe in an undergroundstorm sewer located on Manner Dr. Itwould relpace a 24 inch pipe which is un-able to handle the water.

The September fire report showed thatthe township responded to 240 calls, re-ceived 12 mutual aids and gave 25 mutualaids.

A total of 144 EMS runs were made andthe township gave 13 mutual aid and re-ceived none. Twelve patients were trans-ported in September, adding to the 1,942total for the year.

The zoning report showed four newzoning permits, 18 inspections from citizen

complaints, with 24 oral discussions andfour written warnings.

There were 19 information requests. The trustees entered into a contract

with Mr. Rotter to replace two faucets inboth restrooms at a cost of $2,039.90.

They will install two touch-less faucetsin both restrooms. These are battery oper-ated and will be mounted under the sink.Two mixing valves will also be installed.The price includes permits and inspection.

T-C Staff/Teresa VoreA FUNERAL PROCESSION honoring Mifflin Township Assistant Fire Chief Eric Ransomwas held Tuesday, Oct. 13 at Mansfield Memorial Park in Ontario. Ransom, 53, was agraduate of Madison and served in the U.S. Navy during the Gulf War. He worked as aCorrections Officer for over 20 years. He was also a Fire Instructor through MadisonAdult Education Services and also served as a Fire Investigator. He was a training officerat Mifflin Township Fire Department and was Commander of their Color Guard. Hereceived the Richland County Arson Task Force Award.

Madison Township Trusteesconsider energy options

ANDREW BURNS from IndependentEnergy Consultants, Aurora, spoke to theMadison Township Trustees about energyoptions.

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IN HONOR of the Daughters of the AmericanRevolution, National DAR Day of Service, Jared MansfieldChapter members and one member’s husband worked toclean the flowers beds at the Church Requel, inMansfield on Oct. 6. Among thise helping were ErikaWhite, Bette Backus, Joyce Vanatter and Pat Jennings.

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NICOLE MCFADDEN was among volunteers fromMechanics Bank to help at the Renaissance Theatre.Volunteers helped to paint letters for the rows andcompleted other painting projects.

THE CONFALONE FAMILY of Lexington decorated theirdoorstep for the fall season. Email a photo of yourdecorations to news@tribune-courier.com.

The Mansfield Art Center will present “Daniel Ferlan:20 Years” curated by Wynter Whiteside and ThomasArlen Wagner.

This exhibition represents the most comprehensivepresentation of Daniel Ferlan’s career to date. Showcasingartworks from 1998 to present, it comprises 75+ piecesspecifically choreographed into ‘eras’ of his work.

This visual timeline can be compared to a gigantic sto-rybook that enchants and emerges the viewer intoFerlan’s reinvented folklore-like tales.

This mass display of work comprises an implosion ofbold-lined, textured paintings to an appealing contrast ofnewer works that entail intricate, miniature charactersplaced strategically in Dutch-like landscapes. Hauntinglybeautiful creatures and personal symbolic relics allloosely imply various art historical references, naturallyformed within the artist’s psyche. Despite Ferlan’s workbeing highly introspective, the works are still able to bedigested by any spectator, no matter what filter is applied.

Daniel Ferlan is a Fine Artist who resides in Columbus,Ohio and is a graduate of the Pittsburgh Art Institute. Hischoice of medium is oil on canvas and also draws prolifi-cally in pencil or ink.

His work can be found in an array of privatecollections throughout the USA. Art collector ThomasArlen Wagner has supported Ferlan’s creative vision sincethe beginning.

Initially attracted to his early impasto paintings, thetransition into the meticulously detailed oil paintings allmade conceptual sense to Wagner. “Ferlan’s work is aperfect representation of my collection due to their au-thenticity, curious depictions of life, and the dark playfulenergy they evoke”. A large portion of the art on view isfrom Thomas Arlen Wagner’s personal collection as wellas borrowed from other private collectors. “ViewingFerlan’s work from the past 20 years under one roof is awork of art in itself” states Mansfield Art Center’sExecutive Director, George Whitten.

Wynter Whiteside is the co-curator of this exhibition.Whiteside is based in Columbus, Ohio and is anIndependent Curator as well as a Fine Artist holding aBFA from Columbus College of Art and Design.

The Foundation gallery will premiere “The Dragging ofa Dear”, Ferlan’s new work. This show is a beautiful prel-ude for what churns in the Upper Gallery. Due to thegenerosity of our sponsors, by Hudson & Essex andCypress Hill Winery in Mansfield, this exhibition is freeand open to the community.

The Mansfield Art Center is located at 700 MarionAve., Mansfield.

Visitors will see on their arrival the new pavilion andeducation wing most recently completed through thegenerosity of donors. Hours are 11 am to 4 pm, Tuesday

through Sunday. Masks and social distancing are requiredas well as reduced capacity due to the pandemic. Formore information about the Mansfield Art Center, visitmansfieldartcenter.org.

MILLIE & JACKSON have a message for local residents— “Go Vote!” Millie is the family member of the JoniStierhoff Family and Jackson belongs to the Mary HaasFamily, both of Lexington.

Mansfield Art Center presents “DanielFerlan: 20 Years” curated by WynterWhiteside and Thomas Arlen Wagner

OntarioOntario ’’s s Haunted HollowHaunted Hollow

The City of Ontario Recreation Department Presents

Saturday, Oct. 17(Rain date Oct. 24)

Family Friendly Trail5–6:30 pm (all ages)

Scary Trail7:30–10 pm (older kids & adults)

Located at The Trail In Marshall Park Next to the Dog Park on Dunlap Dr., Ontario.

Masks Are Required For Entry! No Groups Larger Than 10 at a Time!

COST: $5 (Ages 5 & Under Are Free)

Please Note: This trail is a community event and fundraiser for school organizations

and The Ontario Recreation Department. It will be run By high school and middle school

volunteers and community members.

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Tribune-Courier Sports Highlights

Photo by Joy DialsLEXINGTON’S GOLF TEAM won the Sectionals on Oct.7 and are headed to Districts on Oct. 15. Team membersare Trevin Smith, Tyler Jackson, Cayden Durchick, TrevorDials, Troy Chapman and Coach Greg Smith (kneeling).

LADY LEX GOLF finished second at the sectionaltournament at Sycamore Springs and advanced toDistricts on Oct. 13 at Stone Ridge. Trynity Wolfepractices her round at Westbrook Country Club.

Photo by Traci WolfeTHE LADY LEX GOLF TEAM finished second at the sectional tournament out of 12 teams, with a 379. They advanced to district play. Amanda Ruminski was the tournamentchamp with a 76. Lex had three top 20 finishes: Amanda Ruminiski, first; Alaina Kathrein, 14; and Trynity Wolfe, 17, out of 60 players. Team members are Hannah Smith, AlainaKathrein, Chloe Kovinchick, Amanda Ruminski, Hailey Hershner, Maddy Hagar, Hannah Whitney, Trynity Wolfe, Alissa Wolfe, Darcie Reinhardt and Sophie Masi. Not pictured areLucy Bond and Ruby Bodjanac.

Trinity Tucker is a senior atMadison Comp rehen siveHigh School. She is a mem-ber of the soccer and trackteams. She is also a memberof student council, execu-tive committee, Skills USA,OCC Lead ers hip and theDHO Medical program.Trinity tutors elementarykids, attends Bible Studyand likes to help her grand-ma and grandpa. She plansto attend the University ofKentucky to mjaor in premed and would like to be-come a neuro surgeon.She is the daughter ofTiffany Tucker Hardin andBrian Hardin.

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Chesney Davis is a seniorat Madison Comp rehen -sive High School. She playssoccer and basketball andruns track. Chesney is alsoa member of NationalHonor Society, OCCLeadership and the year-book staff. She attendschurch and enjoys spend-ing time with friends andworking out. She is thedaughter of Brian Davisand Jeannetta Davis. Sheplans to attend The OhioState University and earn anursing degree.

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LEXINGTON'S LEXI BLASBERG (15) controls the ball onSaturday, Oct. 10 in Lexington when Lady Lexentertained Findlay. Lexington fell to Findlay 2 –1.

EMMA SCHAEFER (16), a junior defender for Lady LexVarsity soccer, contols the ball during a game againstCrestview on Oct. 5.. She played with strength and cameback with determination to the pitch after 2 ACLsurgeries in the last 30 months. Lex won 4–1.

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ONTARIO YOUTH SPORTS BLAZE 10U FASTPITCH won the Fall Ball Championship.The team beat Mid Ohio Bullets 4–3 in extra innings, then Radnor 2–1 and then beatMarion Mitts 9–5 in the championship game.

By Kenn Spencer

Over 15,000 people took part in our“Can You Picture Ontario” contest. What awonderful testament to our community, tohave so many people around RichlandCounty and beyond get involved. OYS hada ton of great pictures to choose from andsome very talented photography.Congratulations to Wendy Metcalfe forsubmitting our 2020 Can You PictureOntario winner!

All OYS fans are invited to MarshallPark Soccer complex the weekend of Oct.17, to enjoy our hometown Warriors. OYSsoccer teams will be competing for a

championship in U7–U15 age groups.Good Luck Warriors.

Congratulations to OYS Blaze 10UFastpitch for winning the Fall BallChampionship! The team was able to beatMid-Ohio Bullets 4–3 in extra innings,then Radnor 2–1, and then Marion Mitts9–5 in Championship game!

•When registering, do not create a newaccount unless you have not registered inthe past – please use your password andlogin from previous seasons.

•Follow us on Facebook. Sign-ups areposted regularly.

•Sign up on WMFD OYS text to your cellwhere we text sign up information on aregular basis.

•Create an account onwww.oysports.com. Once you are regis-tered, log-in 24/7 and see what sports areavailable for your athlete.

•Call the sports director at 419-566-8072.

T-C Staff/Bud MotterLEXINGTON SENIOR Owen Dove (6)heads the ball during the Saturday, Oct.10 soccer match held in Lexington wherethe Minutemen posted a 4–1 win overCelina. Isaac Weber (2) is also pictured forthe Minutemen.

T-C Staff/Bud MotterELLE SCHMITZ (23) of the MansfieldChristian Flames confronts TempleChristian Crusaders’ Evelyn Day (14). MCSentertained TCS and defeated theCrusaders in three sets. Schmitz had 3kills, 7 points and 11 digs; LillianWestfield, 17 points, 1 Kill, 8 digs; LibbyBanks, 17 points, 2 kills, 7 digs; ReaganStandridge, 7 kills; Kyleah Jones, 4 kills, 1block shot; Morgan Bartholomew, 10assists, 4 points; Aly Noe, 3 kills, 9 digs, 2points; and Hadley Cramer, 10 digs, 2points.

Photo by Gary GarverOWEN ROTH (13) of the Lexington High School JV squad gives an Ashland defender astiff arm and eludes the would-be tackler for a big gain.

T-C Staff/Bud MotterSENIOR OWEN HATFIELD (11) takes off for a long gain for Ontario only to have itcalled back due to a penalty. Ontario played Vermillion in a tournament contest playedin Ontario. The Warriors Ontario piled up an unbelievable 62–0 score.

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SEPTEMBER R.A.M.S. (Respectful, Accountable, Motivated, Successful) Students of the Month from Madison Middle School are fifth grade: Isaiah Blust, Cadence Gushard andDane Powell; sixth grade, Ivory Balogh, Isabella Conway, Cambree Howe and Christopher Manley Jr.; seventh grade, Jennah Richards, Briana Smith, Taylor Steffey and MaryStupka; and eighth grade, Aubrey Boliantz, Ava Huff, Gage Masters and Gage Workman.

ONTARIO MIDDLE SCHOOL’S Mrs. Garberich waschosen as the October MVP by OMS sixth grade teacherZack Canfield. He said of her, “Some teachers just seemto have a knack for getting the most out of theirstudents, and I am always impressed when I see the workthat comes from the students in her classroom. When Ithink back to some of my earliest memories from when Istarted working at OMS, they include being amazed atthe artwork of students posted all over the walls and inthe displays of this building. Every year we see incrediblyrealistic self-portraits, pottery that could be sold in storesand right now, for example, colorful paintings of theleaves of fall. When I see what students are able to createin their art classes, I know that behind all of it is a teacherwho works tirelessly to encourage her students to pursuecreativity while helping them develop the skills necessaryto create such fantastic products.”

Mansfield Symphony Orchestra will present “Mash-Up,” the first concert in its 90th Season, on Saturday, Oct.17 at 8 pm. Under the direction of Octavio Más-Arocas,the event will feature the six singing competition finalistsselected in the fall of 2019, and the Michigan-basedgroup, Westbound Situation. The concert will be held

inside the Renaissance Theatre, as well as live-streamedoutside in the Ren Backlot.

The finalists performing in the competition are AllieCarter from the group Coma Love singing “SomewhereOver the Rainbow,” Audrey Lee-Strohm singing “IDreamed a Dream,” Jarica Awwiller singing Frank

Sinatra’s “Fly Me To the Moon,” Ashlea Shaw singing“Shallow”, Patrick Clinage singing Frank Sinatra’s “MyWay,” and Ryan Shreve singing “The Music of the Night.”

The audience will text in their votes to select thewinner. Third place will receive $50, second, $100, andfirst place, $250 and the opportunity to perform in theMansfield Symphony Orchestra’s 2021–’22 Season.

The second half of the concert will feature WestboundSituation which blends classical chamber music withbluegrass and jazz to form chambergrass.

Tickets are on sale at RenTickets.org, or by contactingthe Renaissance Box Office via phone at 419-522-2726.The Box Office is currently open by appointment only.

Mansfield Symphony opens 90th season with singing competition

United States Department of Agriculture • Rural DevelopmentOntario Wastewater Treatment Plant Project – Notice Potential Impact to a Wetland

Agency: Rural Development, USDAAction: Notice of Potential Impact to a Wetland

The City of Ontario intends to seek financial assistance for USDA, Rural Utilities Service (RUS) for a wastewater infrastructureconstruction and improvements. The proposed project consists of the construction of a Wastewater Treatment Plant to be locat-ed on eleven acres at the west end of the Nussbaum Parkway, Ontario. New sanitary sewer lines and 2 pump stations will beconstructed along Home and Nussbaum Roads, to convey the wastewater to the new plant. Other alternatives considered byRural Development and Ontario included: No action, expansion and improvement of the current system, and locating the planat two alternative locations. If implemented, the proposed project will convert approximately 0.29 acres of the 4.32 acres of wet-land present on the site. In accordance with Executive Order 11990, Protection of Wetlands and USDA Department Regulation9500-3, Land Use Policy, the purpose of this notice is to inform the pubic of this proposed conversion or effect and request com-ments concerning the proposal, alternative sites or actions that would avoid these impacts, and methods that could be used tominimize these impacts.The environmental documentation regarding this proposal is available for review at 200 North High Street, Room 507,Columbus, Ohio, 43215. For questions regarding this proposal, contact Charles Dietz, State Environmental Coordinator, at 614-255-2431 or charles.dietz@usda.gov. Any person interested in commenting on this proposal should submit comment to theaddress above by Thursday, October 22, 2020.

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MR. COLEY'S GOVERNMENT CLASSES at Ontario High School recently heard oral arguments on theconstitutionality of the governor's mask mandate. Students on each side prepared their cases and presentedarguments to the court, who issued their opinion. Participating were Alexus Barry, Ava Ruhe, Macy Mangan, MereBise and Josh Young.

With National Preparedness Month upon us and coolerfall temperatures on the way, Columbia Gas wants to re-mind Ohioans of important precautions for preventingcarbon monoxide poisoning.

Carbon monoxide is created when fuels (such as gaso-line, wood, natural gas, kerosene or oil) burn incompletely.It’s tasteless and odorless, but can become deadly if toomuch accumulates without proper venting.

The most reliable way to know whether you have acarbon monoxide leak is to have fully functioning carbonmonoxide detectors at home, especially in areas wheresomeone sleeps. A good rule of thumb is to test the detec-tors once per month and replace the batteries every sixmonths.

“Carbon monoxide can also accumulate if fuel-burningappliances malfunction,” said Lisa Carmean, VicePresident and General Manager of Operations forColumbia Gas of Ohio. “National Preparedness Month isthe perfect time to have a qualified professional inspectthese appliances in every part of your home to ensurethey are installed and operating properly. This inspectioncan extend the lifespan and efficiency of appliances, butmore importantly, it’s a critical step that can save lives.”

Those who are affected by carbon monoxide poisoningwhile awake often complain of a headache and other flu-like symptoms. They may also feel tired at home but finewhile out. Carbon monoxide is generally deadliest duringsleep when symptoms may not be recognized.

If the carbon monoxide alarm sounds, or if residentssuspect either a carbon monoxide or gas leak, theyshould STOP what they are doing, LEAVE the area imme-diately and from a safe place CALL 911 and Columbia Gas

at 1-800-344-4077. First responders and Columbia Gaswill investigate the situation, identify the source of theleak and make it safe.

“Even if you don’t have a detector but feel you mayhave symptoms, it’s important to err on the side ofcaution and call right away,” Carmean added. “Potentialcases of carbon monoxide poisoning should never be ig-nored.”

For more on how carbon monoxide can accumulate indifferent parts of the home, as well as information on ap-pliances and other home safety measures, visithttps://www.columbiagasohio.com/safety/know-your-home.

Additional Carbon Monoxide Prevention Tips:•Buy and install carbon monoxide detectors; some

models double as smoke detectors. The devices range inprice from $20-$70 and are available at most big box re-tailers.

•Ensure there is a carbon monoxide detector on everylevel of the property and in every room where someonesleeps

•Provide adequate ventilation in your home whenusing stoves, fireplaces or unvented space heaters

•Never use a stove or oven as a source of heat•Ensure appliances are installed in accordance with

local building codes and manufacturer's instructions andspecifications

•Don’t burn charcoal or run a generator indoors or inan enclosed space

•Clean the chimney and check for blockage at leastonce a year before using the fireplace

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LOOKING BACK: This Week in Tribune-Courier History

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Oct. 16, ‘70

Oct. 16, ‘86

Oct. 16, ‘86

Oct. 13, ‘88 — SaraKendall and BrookeMiller anticipate thelast page of their bookas they read duringExtended Day Kinder -garten classes at On -tario Local Schools’Beford Building. Theall-day kindergartenprogram is a new ven-ture for Ontario Scho -ols, having just startedthis fall.

October 15, 1863 — The H.L.Hunley, the world’s first suc-cessful combat submarine,sinks during a test run. HoraceLawson Hunley developed the40-foot submarine from a cylin-der boiler. It was operated by acrew of eight — one personsteered while the others turneda crank that drove the ship’spropeller. The Hunley coulddive, but it required calm seas.It was tested successfully inAlabama’s Mobile Bay in thesummer of 1863 abd thenplaced on a railcar and shippedto South Carolina. During a testrun, a crewmember became tan-gled in part of the craft’smachinery and it dove with itshatch open; only two men sur-vived. The ship was raised andrepaired. Its inventor steppedforward to restore confidence inhis creation. On Oct. 15, hetook the submarine intoCharleston Harbor for anothertest. In front of a crowd of spec-tators, the Hunley slippedbelow the surface and did notreappear. Horace Hunley andhis entire crew perished. TheHunley went back into thewater. On Feb. 17, 1864, theship approached the U.S.S.Housatanic and struck a torpe-do and then backed away beforethe explosion. The Housatanicsank and the Hunley becamethe first submarine to sink aship in battle. However, theHunley sank before it returnedto Charleston, taking yet anoth-er crew down with it. The vesselwas raised in 2000, and is nowon exhibit in Charleston.

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Photo by Jeff HofferThe Bellville Bandstand

MR. JACOX'S FIFTH PERIOD CHEMISTRY CLASS atOntario High School is an all-girl class.They worked toexamine gases inside test tubes during a recent lesson.Paige Danuloff examines her test tubes.

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LEXINGTON SENIOR Marissa Marquardt painted herparking spot for a fundraiser that benefited Forever 33 inMemory of Danielle Leedy.

Blake Bammann earned a spot on the 2019–’20American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team andwas named to the 2019–’20 Bearcats Strong for Footballas a sophomore. Blake is a junior at the University ofCincinnati and is a long snapper for the Bearcats FootballTeam. He is majoring in criminal justice with a minor indrug and alcohol counseling. He is a 2018 LexingtonHigh School graduate.

Ben Vore earned a spot on the 2019–’20 AmericanAthletic Conference All-Academic Team and was namedto the 2019–’20 Bearcats Strong for Baseball as afreshman. Ben is a sophomore at the University ofCincinnati and is a starting pitcher for the BearcatsBaseball Team. He is majoring in finance and is a 2019Lexington High School graduate.

Bearcats Strong is a year-long recognition program forUC student-athletes who exemplify strength in all facetsof student life. It focuses on the whole person, not justthe student and not just the athlete. It celebratesacademics, leadership, life skills and work ethic.

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Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RichlandSWCD) is partnering with the Ohio Pollinator HabitatInitiative (OPHI) to collect common milkweed seed podsto help foster habitats for monarch butterflies.

Milkweed seed pods are starting to mature to the pointwhere they can be harvested. Community members canstart scouting fields and if pods appear slightly gray andare dried out they are ready to pick. Seeds inside shouldbe brown before harvesting.

Last year’s massive statewide seed collection effort wasspearheaded by the Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative(OPHI), which is working to get the word out about whymonarch butterflies are disappearing and help partnerscreate monarch habitats. The disappearance of milkweed,the only host plant for monarch caterpillars, across the U.S.has contributed to the 80 percent decline of the easternmonarch butterfly population over the last 20 years.

Those who wish to help with this project shouldcollect the pods in a brown paper bag and drop off in thegreen and yellow container located outside the RichlandSWCD office, 1495 W. Longview Avenue, Mansfield,through Nov. 5.

Tip for Collecting Milkweed Seed Pods:•Become familiar with common milkweed to avoid

harvesting pods from similar plants such as hempdogbane and swamp milkweed.

•If the center seam of the pod pops with gentlepressure, they can be picked.

•Don’t collect pods that are already open, as theymight be infested with insects.

•Place collected pods in paper bags or paper grocerysacks. Plastic bags collect unwanted moisture.

•On the bag, write the date and county in which collected.•Keep the pods in a cool, dry area until delivered to the

RichlandSWCD office.•Only collect from your property or property you have

been given permission to go on; do not trespass.During the winter, seeds from this year’s milkweed

seed pod collection will be removed from the pods andreturned to Richland SWCD in the spring to bedistributed for planting. Those who want free milkweedseeds with planting instructions, can emailTheresa@Richlandswcd.net. For more information call419-747-8686 or visit https://richlandswcd.net/.

Milkweed seed podsbeing collected

Unused or expired medication can be safely dis-posed of Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 am to 2 pm atRichland County Regional Solid Waste ManagementAuthority, 1125 National Parkway.

This is a completely confidential program and noinformation will be collected. It is asked that all pre-scription labels be removed before arriving.

Items being collected include prescription pills ofany kind, over the counter medications, medicationsamples, pet medications and vitamins.

The site will not collect needles, syringes,lancets, thermometers, aerosol cans, IV bags, hy-drogen peroxide, bloody or infectious waste,empty containers and personal products such asnon-medicated shampoo and soap.

Call 419-774-5861 for more information.

Medication collectionscheduled for October 24

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IN MRS.THEISEN'S ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 3 (ELA 3) at Ontario High School, the students worked last monthon their reading of Ayn Rand's Anthem, researching governments and preparing for presentations. Elizabeth Roleyand Hannah Montgomery research while Macy Mangan creates a venn diagram.

ONTARIO HIGH SCHOOL students worked on interior home designs. Jena Ly works on her design. (Right photo)Emily Burton’s house is completed.

Students have been named to the summer semester2020 dean’s list at Columbus State Community College.To be named to the list, a student must achieve a gradepoint average of 3.5 or higher and be enrolled for six ormore credit hours. On the list are Rachel Bloodwyn,Digital Design and Graphics; Andrew Box, Associate ofArts; Jennifer Groff, Nursing; Jennifer Ransom, Nursing;and Mathias Stanfield, Architecture.

★More than 1,900 students graduated with bachelor’s,

master’s or doctorate degrees from Ohio University forsummer semester 2020. Students included Elisha Comptonof Mansfield, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; KelliEddleblute of Mansfield, Master of Education; and JonahYaussy of Lexington, Bachelor of Science in Health.

★The University of Findlay recently welcomed new un-

dergraduate and graduate students to campus for fall2020. New students began their studies at UF on Aug. 17.

Local students include:

Rachel Davis of Ontario, pursuing a degree in animalscience.

Alexandra Jacobs of Ontario, pursuing an undeclareddegree.

Aidan McGunigal of Lexington, pursuing a degree inbiology. McGunigal is a graduate of Lexington HighSchool.

Aurel Toska of Ontario, pursuing a degree in politicalscience and a degree in law and the liberal arts.

News Briefs in Education

LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL’S homecoming court is (leftCiara Baddour, Queen Olivia Newman, Alyssa Takos,Halle Hamilton and Sophie Dininger.

Part of the effort to reduce infant mortality isincreasing awareness about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome(SIDS) during October. Parents and caregivers are urgedto remember the ABCs of Safe Sleep: Alone, Back, Crib.The following recommendations from the AmericanAcademy of Pediatrics (AAP) may decrease the possibilityof SIDS and are based on science and extensive research.Follow these guidelines:

•Always place your baby on his or her back for everysleep time.

•Always use a firm sleep surface. Car seats and othersitting devices are not recommended for routine sleep.

•The baby should sleep in the same room as theparents, but not in the same bed (room-sharing withoutbed-sharing).

•Keep soft objects or loose bedding out of the crib. Thisincludes pillows, blankets, and bumper pads.

•Don’t use wedges and sleep positioners.•Pregnant women should receive regular prenatal care.•Don’t smoke during pregnancy or after birth.•Breastfeeding is recommended.•Offer a pacifier at nap time and bedtime.•Avoid covering the infant’s head or overheating.•Do not use home monitors or commercial devices

marketed to reduce the chance of SIDS.•Infants should receive all recommended vaccinations.•Supervised, awake tummy time is recommended

daily to facilitate development.Richland Public Health has a page on Safe Sleep at

https://richlandhealth.org/personal/safe-sleep. Includedon the page is information on prenatal and newbornhome visits for pregnant women and new moms. Thosescheduling a visit from a public health nurse may be eli-gible for a free Pack-n-Play crib. Call 419-774-4540 tomake an appointment.

October recognized asSIDS Awareness Month

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