Call Out Church of the Almighty God Struggles Through Recession
Elyria's Call Out Church on West River Road reports 100 to 150 in weekly services though official membership is 200 to 300. Pastor W. Cooper notes funding strains, hopes for younger donors as jobs return, cites 2000 expansion costing nearly $200000 and earlier day care program now ended due to finances.
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Gertrude Cooper
W.J. Cooper
Church of the
Almighty God
Elyria
Lorain County
Church of the Almighty God
W. Cooper
West River Road
West 19Th Street
Cooper
Churches fear aging memberships threaten long term support
Local churches surveyed warn of dwindling youth involvement as older members die or relocate. Leaders say young people view themselves as spiritual but see no need to attend Sundays unless drawn by a magnet. Contact information provided for Steve Fogarty.
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Mercer
Parish Fundraising Incentives Highlight St Mary Campaign
In a parish fundraising drive, each parish earns back 30 percent of its raised funds upon meeting goals, with 70 percent of excess funds returned for surpassing targets. St Mary received a 60000 check in February, while prior 2004 efforts supported a 162 pupil school and local programs like Hospitality House aiding over 400 families monthly.
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St. Mary
St. Mary’s
Corrections and Clarifications Policy Notice
The Chronicle Telegram invites readers to report factual errors by calling 329 7155 for corrections and clarifications to ensure accurate news coverage.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Lottery results and jackpots across multiple states
Ohio picks include Pick 3 5 7 3 and 7 5 4, Pick 4 7 1 9 9 and 3 4 5 0. Rolling Cash 5 numbers 11 19 20 34 38. Classic Lotto 14 20 24 37 40 49. Mega Millions Friday uses 2 19 20 24 33 and 39 as Mega Ball. estimated $31 million. Powerball Saturday 5 13 17 20 30 and 18. $80 million. Michigan Daily 3 4 2 2, Daily 4 4 2 1 9, Fantasy 5 7 13 17 37 38. Pennsylvania Daily Number 0 1 5, Big 4 1 9 3 7, Cash 5 3 6 9 15 16. West Virginia Daily 3 6 5 4, Daily 4 5 1 5 2. Rolling Cash 5 jackpot $110,000. Classic Lotto jackpot $7 million.
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Ohio
Ten-Oh
Out of State
Michigan
Fantasy
Pennsylvania
Big
West Virginia
Newspaper Staff and Contact Directory
Editor Andrew R Young manages newsroom staffing with Julie Wallace as News Editor and Benjamin Nagy as another editor. Sports Editor Kevin Aprile leads sports coverage. Bruce Bishop is chief photographer. Ryan Dawson handles features with Barb Rusko Stephens directing marketing and advertising contacts provided. Office hours listed.
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Andrew R. Young
Julie Wallace
Carla Hama
Jeff Pfeiffer
Gary Cozart
Paul B. Martin
Mark E. Brown
Benjamin Nagy
Kevin Aprile
Bruce Bishop
Ryan Dawson
Lorain Church Growth Reflects Area Economy Shifts
Lorain's Church on the North Coast and a second Valley View location attract 600 to 1,000 and 600 regular attendees respectively. Pastor Troy Thompson notes steady charitable giving despite economic ebb and flow as people move away seeking money. He praises faithful church members for supporting outreach to the Hopeless and lost.
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Troy Thompson
Lorain
Lorain County
Ford
Thompson
Valley View
Knapp Leads Elyria Church Budget Growth Through Stewardship
Hugh Knapp, finance chairman of Community United Methodist Church in Elyria, notes weekly giving rose by 150 to 200 dollars over a year. About 100 pledged families supply 80 percent of the budget, with 100 to 125 on Sundays and 180 to 200 in attendance. He says the church, blue collar in makeup, is doing well while three nearby United Methodist churches closed.
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Hugh Knapp
Community United Methodist Church
Elyria
Knapp
United Methodist
Cleveland
Oberlin church treasurer notes pledge shifts amid aging membership
John Mercer of Christ Episcopal Church in Oberlin reports more pledges from individual families but overall giving lags due to aging congregants. He cites retirement, moves, and deaths reducing revenue, yet pledged growth and endowed funds help avoid large deficits. About 125 regular communicants attend.
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John Mercer
Oberlin
Mercer
Hungarian United Church of Christ Sees Financial Improvement and Outreach
Pastor Alana Kelley reports improved finances at Magyar United Church of Christ Elyria. With about 75 members and 40 weekly attendees, the church expands mission work and food for Inter-Faith Hospitality Network, hosting a back-to-school carnival with school-supply tickets. First Church in Oberlin contributed items.
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Alana Kelley
Magyar United Church of Christ
Elyria
Kelley
United Church of Christ
First Church
Oberlin
Teens fall from cliff near Black River in Florence Township
Two teens near the edge of a cliff along the Black River slipped while reaching for a cell phone. The girl fell into the river while the boy hit a shale bank. both survived with surprisingly minor injuries. Firefighters praised their calm and fortune amid the fall.
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Ziemnik
Rennie
Raymond Halliwell
Florence Township Trustees
Florence Township Fire Department
Halliwell
Brand names becoming generic risks trademark loss
A Seattle lawyer notes brands push for wide use while lawyers fear loss of trademark power. Fewer than 5 percent of U S brand names become generic, typically inventions that eclipse rivals. Linguistics expert says language growth cannot be controlled. Bayer and B E Goodrich cases show brands losing protection when courts deem terms generic.
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Michael Atkins
Seattle
U.S
Michael Weiss
Cornell University
Bayer
B.E Goodrich
Xerox
Interbrand
Google
Alta Vista
Yahoo.com
Yahoo
Bing
Jessica Litman
University of Michigan Law School
Apple
Brands that threaten to become generic trap firms
The article traces how aspirin, escalator, and zipper faded into common nouns, costing firms trademark value and prompting proactive campaigns. It highlights Johnson & Johnson, Kimberly-Clark, Xerox, and Google illustrating branding strategies to keep trademarks distinct and profitable.
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Johnson & Johnsons
Vicki Margolis
Kimberly- Clark
Xerox
U.S
Barbara Basney
Global Advertising
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