Fair warning: plants can be deadly to kids at EMH fair
Elyria Memorial Hospital warns that eating plants is the top cause of accidental poisoning in children age five and under nationally, with vitamins and other substances also contributing. Ruthann Stetak urges parents to inspect a display at the EMH Health Fair on May 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Gates Building auditorium. The exhibit will feature toxic house, garden, and ornamental plants and list the 50 most common harmful varieties.
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Ruthann Stetak
Gates Building
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Elyria Memorial
Eaton Township meeting ends with prosecutor's intervention
Lorain County Prosecutor Gregory White attended Eaton Township Trustees' meeting as observer then became a participant after hours of bickering over conflicts between residents and trustees. White had previously mediated disputes with the township clerk and observed ongoing tensions since January. Details continue on Page A-4 and A-3.
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White
Ridgeville mayor eyes recall move
North Ridgeville mayor Richard Noll weighs recall against council members as a response to funding cuts that eliminate the safety service director post. Noll cites charter requirements and says the public must be involved while two opposing council members push for budget reductions and overtime curbs across police and fire departments.
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North Ridgeville
Richard Noll
Noll
Gil Cornish
Rosemary Berg
Area residents aid Crigger family as custody dents aid
Pauline Crigger struggles to gain custody of her four nieces while welfare rules hinder aid. A wave of local generosity follows, with shoe store donations for each child, clothing from department stores, groceries from neighbors, and financial help totaling across groups including a church couple, a motel gift of cash, and a Salvation Army fund. Local groups plan food drives and delivery of bundles to 224 George St.
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Pauline Crigger
Thom McAnn
Great Northern Mall
Frank J. Macha
Misty
Debbie
Polly
Dave Zapotosky
Inferno near Disneyland Leaves 1,500 Fleeing in California
Sparks from a wind driven power line ignited a palm tree and sparked a firestorm in Anaheim near Disneyland. Winds of 55 mph fed a three hour blaze that destroyed 50 buildings housing about 1,000 people. No deaths. Fire Chief calls it God’s miracle. Two residents suffered heart attacks. one burned, plus minor injuries to three firemen and a policemen.
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Anaheim
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UPI
Disneyland
Orange County
Bob Simpson
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