Female roofers break ground in Lorain County jobs
Pat Cornell and her female roofing crew challenge stereotypes by running and working on roofs from small homes to large commercial projects. She took over after her husband’s death, mentoring her daughters Connie Leslie and Jackie in foreman and crew roles while hiring other women when available. The family notes economic slowdowns impact work but demand for repairs has risen recently, and they emphasize women can perform roofing tasks as well as men.
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Pat Cornell
Jack
Cornell
Harley riding priest breaks Catholic mold in Lorain
Father Joe Kiene, St. Joseph Hospital chaplain and Naval Reserve lieutenant commander, blends priestly duties with a 1967 Harley Davidson and travel. He once served as a prison chaplain at Wisconsin Maximum and helped inmates while guiding ABATE members in helmet law debates. He values freedom of choice, safety, and counseling, saying his calling often leads to surprising paths and rewarding recoveries.
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Lorain
Joseph Kiene
Japan
Guam
St. Joseph Hospital
Dave Zapotosky
Camp Superkids helps asthmatic children gain confidence
South Shore Lung Association runs Camp Superkids in Ottawa County near Oak Harbor. In its third year the six day free overnight program hosts 40 children aged 7 to 12 with bronchial asthma. Staff includes 20 counselors and medical personnel with helicopter emergency transport available. The camp teaches yoga karate swimming and gymnastics to help kids stay active and reduce fear of attacks.
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Five County
South Shore Lung Association
Ottawa County
Oak Harbor
Phyllis Weibel
Weibel
South Shore
Superkids
Toledo Hospital
Camp uses yoga and education to aid children with lung disease
Lynn Stuart and Mrs. Weibel describe a camp program for kids with lung disease that combines medical supervision with yoga and swimming to improve breathing and sleep. The camp will extend a health education pilot to area schools focusing on disease awareness, clean air, and choking response. Dr. Ram Reddy praises improved child understanding and reduced fears of medical staff, while PhD candidate Greg Jurenec conducts psychological research with interviews and lung tests.
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South Shore
Weibel
Stuart
Ram Reddy
Dr. Reddy
Greg Jurenec
Bowling Green State University
Jurenec
Houston
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