Elyria man rises to world Boomerang Team fame
Kenny Barr 33 of Elyria discovers boomerangs at a Father’s Day event and quickly rises to the U.S. Boomerang Team. He competes in world cups in Brazil 2012 and Australia 2014, earning hardware for craftsmanship and design while promoting the sport through the USS Boomerang Association.
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U.S
Brazil
Perth
Australia
Legion of Boom
Motherland
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USS. Boomerang Association
Cleveland
Seattle
Boomerangs debunked myths about hunting and return tricks
A guide corrects myths about boomerangs noting they were not used to kill waterfowl and that boomerangs return when thrown correctly. The piece cites Kenny Be, mentions competitive organizations, and quotes Barr about travel and his daughter Kristen joining the sport with the Gateway Classic in St Louis during Memorial Day weekend.
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Community calendar offers support and events in Elyria
Local listings announce a free Monday breast cancer support gathering at The Center for Body Mind and Spirit in Elyria with contact 440324-0480 and MercyOnline. An introduction to meditation costs 20 dollars at the same center, next meeting March 18 at 2 p.m. A benefit concert with Jim Tolley and The Top Dogs profits go to Fuller Road Church. A fundraiser pasta dinner at Holy Hall supports Lucius Johnson. Submit calendar items two weeks before events.
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Elyria Elks Essay Winners and Local History Exhibit
More than 40 St. Jude School students from grades 1 through 8 took part in the Elyria Elks Americanism essay contest. Ted DeMarco won top honors for grades 5 and 6, earning a $50 prize. Regan Schill and Paul Bir with Sydney Wisner also ranked in the top four across age groups. Essays advance to district judging. The Lorain County Historical Society opens a Beckett Industries exhibit at the Lorain County History Center rotating gallery February 17 to July, included in admission of $5 for adults, $3 for ages 13 to 18, $2 for ages 6 to 12. under 6 and LCHS members free. Call (440) 322-3341. The History Center sits at 284 Washington Ave. Elyria preschool applications for 3- and 4-year-olds are being taken for 2015-16 at United Church of Christ First Congregations, 330 Second St. Classes run Tuesdays and Thursdays for 3-year-olds and Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for 4-year-olds.
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Elyria Native Honored for 80 Years With Ohio Masons
Elyria native John Shaw received the 80 year service award from the Grand Lodge of Ohio in Plantation Florida. Attendees included Steve Coko rougher grandmaster Rick Schau junior grand warden and five other officers. Shaw 102 lives in Plantation and is past master of Elyria Lodge 787. His sons John Shaw Jr. of Connecticut and Steve Shaw of Maryland attended.
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Grand Lodge of Ohio
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Connecticut
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Elyria Lodge honors John Shaw for years of service
John Shaw received recognition from Grand Lodge officers including Frank Carson Steve Cokenougher and Mike Watson at Elyria Lodge in Grafton. He has been active as a director and teacher aide, promoting parental involvement in the classroom. For more information call 323 5454 ext 20.
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