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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1999
Page
10
Elizabeth Cecil 89 of Elyria died Saturday after a long illness. A lifelong resident and homemaker, she worked at Neisner's Dime Store and belonged to Elyria Baptist Church and its Jolly 60's seniors group. Survivors include two nieces Judy Smith and Mary Lou Johnson of Elyria. Funeral details to follow.
Firefighters from Avon responded to a car fire on Interstate 90 east of Route 83 late Saturday. The car was fully involved when the Avon Fire Department arrived. No injuries were reported. John C. Hersman, 74, of Elyria, survived by wife Nanette and son Joseph Wayne Hersman, with three sisters. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. tonight at Bauer Laubenthal Funeral Home in Elyria, services at 11 a.m. Tuesday, burial at Resthaven Memory Garden in Avon.
Lorain firefighters evacuated six people from a four unit building at 853 North Central Drive after a tenant reported a gas leak. The Lorain Fire Department found a high gas reading in the utility room, shut off the outside meter, and adjusted the system.
A winning 16 million Super Lotto ticket was sold at the Beer Port in Fremont. The winner chose a lump sum of 7.6 million. The jackpot will return to 4 million for Wednesday's drawing.
Three winning 3-of-6 Super Lotto tickets sold in January totaled 300000 at Speedway 5224 in Chillicothe, 150000 at Meijer 148 in Cincinnati, 100000 at News Shop in Delaware. Other prizes included 90000 at Sandwich King in Oakwood, 80000 at Dean and Donna's in Fostoria, and 70000 at York National.
A series of property listings showing Aha Canes Deli in Cleveland priced at 60000, Dairy Mart No 5126 in Medina at 50000, Niels en s No 4 in Columbus at 40000, Meijer No 107 in Fairborn at 30000, Dairy Mart No 7429 in West Jefferson at 20000, Acme No 7 in Kent at 10000, and Speed Way No 5241 in Englewood with associated parcel codes.
Lorain Public Library hosts two free Black History Month programs with a Ruby Bridges movie for families and a storytelling event by Barbara Easy. Cuyahoga Community College Eastern Campus runs a February exhibit by African American Artisans of Cleveland with Friday night performances. Cleveland State CSU hosts a month long Black Art from Prison series at its African American Culture Center featuring Grafton Correctional Institution artwork, a film, panel, and lectures. Call numbers provided for details.
Elva Midkiff, 92, of Springfield Ohio, died when the car driven by her son Jimmie Midkiff crossed the center line on Route 10 in Lincoln County. Jimmie Midkiff and Richard Midkiff were injured. Keith Beaty of Ranger was treated and released. State Police faulted Jimmie for failure to maintain control. investigation ongoing.
A 9 year old Avon boy was injured when his family's 1996 Jeep Cherokee overturned on the Ohio Turnpike near Lorain Road. Michael Stewart Jr. remained in stable condition at MetroHealth Medical Center while the vehicle's driver, Michael Stewart Sr., 46, of Avon, was not critically hurt. Westbound lanes were halted about 20 minutes as authorities investigated and cleared the scene.
New library acquisitions include adult memorials for Bela Bacso Harriette Barden Chrissie Bauer Gertrude Barton Francis Browning Sylvia Dangerfield and others with titles such as The Real 100 Best Baseball Players of All Time The Civil War 1861-1885 and The Wedding Cake Book plus juvenile gifts honoring retirement of Robert C Williams and several fishing themed titles The list names donors and recipients and spans multiple authors and publishers.
Diana Tyler announces a series of evening church services led by Rev. Paul Durbin with guest speakers such as Ralph Thompson of Samaritan Counseling Center. The lineup blends music drama and interviews on topics like Getting Your Life Together Am I Good Enough Who Is Jesus and Busy or Fruitful. No child care. children join activities. The sessions aim to reach those not helped by Sunday worship and those with late schedules or casual worship desires. The Lenten observance may extend post Easter if needed.
Lucas County Auditor Larry Kaczala doubts the farmland preservation law will affect fringe suburban areas where urban sprawl battles run high. Wood County's James Carter says it is early to gauge benefits amid conflicting views. Fulton County's Roger Warneke notes no tax requests yet and questions who will pay. Ohio governor Nancy Hollister signed the bill in January, promoting farmland importance.
Mount Sinai Baptist Church plans to convert an apartment complex into townhouses and build a family life center with a gym classrooms and child care to support continuing education and job training as welfare reform shifts aid. Lakewood Christian Service Center runs a food pantry and broader social services while opponents warn of constitutional flaws and church state entanglement.
Ohio governor Kasich aims to rise beyond name recognition and fundraising as he seeks the presidency. He must persuade GOP loyalists he is not forging alliances with liberal Democrats, prove social conservatives’ trust, and repair relations in California after a bipartisan speech amid donor ties to Rep. Gary Condit.
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