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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1978
Page
2
A string of incidents reported from 11 a.m. to 4:03 p.m. includes a lightning strike causing a TV and transformer fault at 953 Park Lane with $200 damage, electrical shock to Dana Bohland at 210 Bavarian Drive, hospital treatment and release, and several others with falls and illnesses.
An error appeared in the Journal with an incorrect date for the Monroe CROP walk. The story confirms the event will take place on October 7, not October 17, detailing organizers and location.
A Houston Life Flight air ambulance operates from Imann Hospital with rapid five minute response. Middletown native Dr Michael S Hickey, a 1969 Middletown High School graduate, joined the crew during his general surgery training at the University of Texas, Houston Medical Complex. The article explains the dispatch process, in-flight medical care, and communication systems used to coordinate calls. Dr Hickey trained at Tulane University, earned his medical degree in 1976, and aims for cardio thoracic surgery. He and his wife Christine have a daughter, Michelle.
A check for 1018.76 was given to the Humane Association of Miami Valley HAMV by the Middletown Dog Training Club. Eleanor McCloud presented the funds to Heath Valentine HAMV president. The donation supports the neutering program to curb pet overpopulation. The funds come from a Fun Match Dog Show at the Trenton Animal Shelter, HAMV’s facility. Coordinators Don Mynhier and R Harold Kramer plan to make the event annual.
The Middletown Jaycees delayed Middletown in Concert at Barnitz Stadium when a thunderstorm forced a lengthy postponement Saturday. The show resumes today at 3 p.m. with remaining acts, rain checks honoring yesterday, and admission reduced to 3 dollars for the shortened program.
Billy J. Bradley, 22, of 602 Lafayette, was arrested after a disturbance call and charged with assault on a police officer resisting arrest criminal damaging and disorderly conduct. An additional theft involved 31 sheets of siding stored in a garage at 4905 Kilkenny Drive valued at 759 dollars. Sunshine Canganelli, 20, of 6862 Melrose Lane, said a man assaulted her near a pay phone at Verity Parkway and Yankee Road. she was treated for possible injuries. The day’s weather produced minor damages citywide including a down antenna at Village East Apartments and trees felled in several areas.
A storage building at YMCA Camp Kern near Fort Ancient was struck by lightning yesterday afternoon and heavily damaged by fire. Turtlecreek firefighters battled the 50 foot long structure, keeping the blaze from spreading to nearby trees. two thirds of the building was destroyed and no campers were on site. No damage estimate was given.
Convenience home delivery contacts listed for multiple regions with area codes and toll free line. Middletown area phone 422 3611, Middletown Area 932 5966, Lebanon Area 855 7888, Germantown Area toll free.
A thunderstorm with 45 mph winds swept through the Ohio State Fair in Columbus sending thousands fleeing for cover. Two visitors, Michael Mahaney and Doris, were hospitalized for observation after injuries at the fairgrounds. A Sky Ride operator was shocked when lightning struck the ride and tents toppled as a transformer was threatened near a pole.
The Franklin Recreation Board revised summer baseball and softball age divisions for next year. Boys T ball moves to 7-8, Ionian baseball ages become 9-10 11-12 and 13-15, with 16-17 possibly forming traveling teams. Girls T ball now 12-13 and 14-18, with 16-18 again eligible for traveling teams. Cutoff remains Sept 30. In other items, high schoolers to umpire, coaches not held to same players, a temporary soccer field, restroom plans blocked by budget, cheerleading clinic attendance, and reduced football clinic funding.
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