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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1988
Page
8
Readings include Wanda M. Mackert of Sheffield Village and Mary B. Blanton of Elyria among others. The notices outline survivors, services at local churches and funeral homes, and burial plans across Elyria Lorain Amherst North Olmsted and Rocky River areas.
An out of state man died of an apparent heart attack while driving a flat bed truck in Lorain. The vehicle veered off West 21st Street at 8 p.m. Friday, ran over a light pole, and struck a car and two houses. the car on the truck’s bed was damaged.
Jeffery D. of Elyria dies aged 30. Survived by daughters Jessica Catherine and Desi Renee, parents David and Peggy, and two brothers. Friends may call today 7 9 p m and Sunday 2 4 and 72 p m at Curtis Scheuffier Funeral Home Elyria. Services Monday at 11 a m at the funeral home. Burial in Ridge Hill Memorial Park Lorain.
Wellington police continue an investigation into an armed robbery at the Route 58 South Marathon station early Friday. Two or more suspects armed with small caliber weapons robbed the attendant and fled in a car with an undetermined amount of money. No arrests reported.
Police recovered a stolen vehicle reported from Cherlin and arrested a juvenile driver. The youth faces charges of auto theft and theft of three credit cards and was taken to the Lorain County Detention Home pending juvenile court appearance.
Firefighters battled a noon Friday blaze in a utility room at the High Point in the Park condo complex on North West River Road. The fire caused about 1500 in damage with no injuries. Three engines and 15 firefighters worked past 2 p.m. to contain the fire near a trash compactor. origin under investigation. High Point in the Park has 206 units located near the Mgiway Mall.
Firefighters responded to a blaze at about 10 30 p m atop a 170 foot wooden water tower at Harshaw Chemical Co Pine Street Elyria as workmen began disassembly. One engine and five firefighters used a snorkel basket to spray water from 65 feet, staying on scene under an hour.
Oberlin City Council will weigh a rezoning request by Service Properties 2000 to change 20 acres at Hamilton Street and Route 58 from residential to central business district for a proposed shopping center. A public hearing precedes a second on Oberlin Issue 2 funded capital projects with a Sept 36 deadline for the 10 year needs list.
Police said eggs were thrown at Sandy's Gifts on Oak Street and a screen door slashed while a brick struck the front door. About 11:30 a.m. Thursday, tools valued at 2000 dollars were stolen from Joe's Motorcycle Shop on Bell Avenue after a wall was forced in. some tools were later recovered with no arrests.
A public hearing on the Ohio Plan for Title XX Social Services will be Aug 19 from 10 a.m. to noon at the American Red Cross in Elyria. Residents may comment on funding and eligibility for social services as the two year plan is prepared.
St. Paul's Lutheran Church hosts a Sept 20 program titled Get Involved Before Your Kids Do to help parents prevent drug and alcohol abuse. The 2 42hour seminar starts at 7 pm and is open to all area residents. For information call 988 4157.
Lorain County Community College invites the public to a weekend Stratford Festival visit in Canada October 14 to 16 with tickets for two to four shows, lodging, transport, a theatre tour, and a discussion with acting company members. Prices range 142 to 216 dollars. applications due September 1. Contact 365 LCCC extension 543.
Lorain health commissioner Terrence J. Tomaszewski urged residents to remove water from open containers to curb mosquito breeding. The city will survey potential sites with the Ohio Department of Health to monitor mosquito activity in the area.
North Ridgeville Preschool PTA offers a raffle at the Corn Festival with prizes including a Little Tykes Play House a Little Tykes Sport Coupe and a Care Bear. Raffle tickets cost 1 each or 5 for six and attendees can join the PTA and learn about its twice monthly field trips plus kids parties and parent outings.
Elyria offers ABE programs in reading math and writing with GED options starting this fall. Last year more than 500 adults joined the ABE program in Elyria. For GED information and course details call Elyria City Schools at 324-7500 extension 338.
Erie County Health officials investigate 12 items including a syringe and pill packaging found at Haccoon Community Park near the Ohio border. They compare the waste with syringes reported on a Cleveland area beach and will test for infectious disease while monitoring conditions.
GRAFTON The Midview Education Association and the board of education reached a tentative teachers contract after a six hour negotiating session. Joe Stark MEA chief negotiator says details will remain secret until presented to members August 24 and board vote is August 25. The two sides had negotiated over summer on salary issues and previously agreed to a two year contract with salary talks to resume this year.
The North Ridgeville Historical Society offers its second edition of commemorative plates and bells at the Arts and Crafts Show. Display and sale run Sunday from noon to six, featuring the Shawville Railroad Station at Avon-Belew Road railroad crossing.
The Northeastern Ohio Orienteering Club will host an event on August 27 at Virginia Kendall Lake in Peninsula. Beginners welcome with courses and lessons available. Registration from 11 a.m. with competition starting at noon. Fees 1.50 for members 3 for nonmembers. loan compasses provided. Contact Ken Lappin or Peter Fennessy for details.
The Lorain County Amateur Repeater Association will hold amateur radio license testing on September 11 at 2 p.m. at the American Red Cross Building, 2929 West River Rd. North. For pre registration or more information call Ola Sloane at 647 5116 or Rick Laurence at 366 0929.
lorain event details a fund raiser at Antlers Hotel with 6 per person donation and two phone numbers for tickets. The Ohio Supreme Court ruling bars closed meetings in cities with open meeting charters prompting Elyria Council President Bullocks to call the impact on executive sessions and privacy of personnel matters and property bidding.
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