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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1997
Page
3
A forecast noting record high and record low values with today humidity. West winds up to 30 knots, seas 4 to 7 feet. Tonight west winds 15 to 25 knots, chance of showers late, seas 4 to 6 feet.
President Clinton mourned Jimmy Stewart describing him as a great actor, gentleman, and patriot whose career spanned decades. The versatile star is famed for It s a Wonderful Life and Mr Smith Goes to Washington and earned an Oscar for The Philadelphia Story. Funeral plans not yet announced.
Elyria vote looms as Dan Nowak, co chair of Elyrians for Quality Neighborhood Schools, runs for the seat held by Evelyn France, who replaced Thomas Bowen. France and Nowak weigh reopening Jefferson and Spring Valley schools amid district levy plans while noting the need for community input.
July 4 events include games and entertainment at the park with fireworks at dusk and a 9:30 to 10 p.m. display. A tug-of-war at 5 p.m., Little Miss Firecracker at 1 p.m., a parade at 3 p.m., and various contests, car shows, a pet parade, and live music populate the day. Fireworks cap the festivities at the Lorain County Fairgrounds and Clague Park hosts opening ceremonies. The Herrick Memorial Library hosts a booksale 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday.
City employee Jim Lenthe, the Downtown Commons Association coordinator, faces calls for relief from his post amid critique of his leadership and initiative. A June 27 letter from Joe Ferut and Jim Vandeman cites unmet expectations and a lack of proactivity. Lenthe’s performance review scored 75, with low marks for initiative and attitude. Support from Cleveland Street merchants acknowledged progress but noted differing pace and multiple bosses complicating his role.
Kenny Lofton, from Atlanta, and Omar Vizquel, Jim Thome, Matt Williams, and Julio Franco contended for NL and AL spots as All Star voting crowned David Justice as an AL starter. Alomar earned his fifth All Star bid, with Roberto Alomar joining him on the AL roster as a starter.
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