Newly legalized Sports Gambling in Ohio and its effects on our youth is the focus of this interview. Scott Anderson is a Specialist with the state-sponsored “Ohio for Responsible Gambling.” He outlines the growing issue of young people developing bad gambling habits, particularly with the advent of sports gaming via apps and cellphones. 6.5% of 14 to 21-year-olds are now at risk for problem gambling. He describes signs of risk and what parents and educators can do to help keep their children avoid falling victim to this growing problem.
In this interview Kerri Broome provides details on the Lorain County Historical Society’s yearlong plans to highlight the county’s bicentennial. The county’s history began with the arrival of Heman Ely from Massachusetts after the Revolutionary war to establish the eventual county seat, Elyria. Details are given on many events and observances including driving and biking tours of historical locations.
A longtime supporter of the Scholastic Games broadcasts, the Community Foundation of Lorain County has been connecting people who care with causes that matter for several decades. In this interview, the foundation’s Executive Director, Cindy Andrews, provides details on ways the foundation is working to improve the region’s quality of life, from invaluable assistance during the Covid pandemic to scholarships, community events and assistance to other nonprofit organizations. The name of the organization’s website sums up its mission: It’s peoplewhocare.org.
The championship teams of 2023 with host Jim Mehrling.
The 33rd annual championship featured the academic team from Amherst Marion L. Steele seeking its third Scholastic Games championship versus the Lake Ridge Academy team seeking to tie the all-time record of five championships, which would be its third consecutive title. Team members are listed below.
Pasatta, left, of Lake Ridge, and Perez-Strohmeyer, right, of Amherst Steele.
Another record on the line is that for “Standout Scholar” awards. On every program a student is recognized as the individual who “contributed the most to his or her team” with includes $50 and a certificate. When teams return for playoffs, the same student is eligible to win additional times, and in all of that person’s high school years. The all-time record is eight such awards, which only three students have achieved in the programs first thirty-two years. Entering this championship, each of the teams has a team captain who has won seven so far. Will one of them tie the record? Listen and find out. The contenders are Amherst’s John Perez-Strohmeyer and Lake Ridge’s Finn Pasatta. Rounding out the championship teams, Lake Ridge Academy was represented by Ayaan Siddiqi (l) and Nate Barens (r), and for Amherst Steele, the other team members were Donald Theisen (l) and Mark Vitelli (obscured in photo). An interview with the winning team follows the quiz program.
