Richard Gold, (standing) deputy secretary for the Office of Children, Youth and Families, speaks to a crowd at the Akron Borough Hall Sept. 5 regarding the walk-away, or "elopement" issues surrounding residents at SummitQuest Academy. Sen. Mike Brubaker (center) and Rep. Gordon Denlinger joined about 25 residents and area officials to find solutions. John Williamson, Akron Borough Council member, looks on.