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[David Zahrt via OE]

*THU OCT 02** Edison Woodland Preserve, New Berlin to Peace Community
Church, Oberlin, OH*



Ever since we reached Ohio the evenings have spread heavy dew overnight.
Those setting up the Taj Mahal last night did an inadequate job: the tent
delivered dew inside. We had to pack wet gear. We circled up and headed off
to Oberlin. The Marching route was zigzagged but I didn’t have a state map
so I followed the route directions. It was only 18-miles! I got to the
Church and it wasn’t open so I went to the local library for a while. When
I got back, the pastor arrived and I helped him get the auditorium set up
for the evening potluck. There were 2 churches hosting us, and the 2nd one
was capable of keeping my bike inside so I moved it over there. Then I set
up my sleeping gear in the Peace Community Church, in the children’s room.



Approximately 15 Oberlin College students and 10 local activists attended
the potluck. Kat directed a conversation at the end of dinner that drew
upon the experience and action of the local people—Fracking regulations in
NE Ohio was the main topic. The conversation concluded at 7:45 pm and the
local folks continued to use the auditorium for another one of their
‘action’ meetings.  They are a serious group.


*FRI OCT 03 ** Peace Community Church, Oberlin to St Clarence RC Church,
North Olmstead, OH*



I got up, packed my bedding, went over to the other Church, had breakfast
and packed my lunch. It was confusing to be scattered out in 2 Churches. It
wasn’t possible to tell who was up and who wasn’t. I decided to head out on
my bike. The sky was filled with scattered clouds but the sun was visible.
The first 7 miles were on a trail. That was nice until the trail ended and
dumped me into suburbia. Then there were periodic rain showers, which
continued all the way to the Church—another 10 miles. The pastor, Father
Neil, showed us where we could camp inside. We were very thankful because
it continued to rain during the afternoon and evening. Some of it was heavy.



A small group met to discuss strategies for the week in DC after we arrive
there on Nov 1. The church provided the main dish for the potluck—vegan
mozzarella and baked chicken. Our 'kitchen' crew added side dishes and
fruit for the meal.  None of the church members stayed for dinner.  Dinner
was late so there was no meeting afterwards. We sat around in small groups
talking with each other before bed.



-- 
Peace, David
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