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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1987
Page
10
Multiple obituaries from Wellington to Lorain detail deaths of Mary Grace Baker James C Powell Lawrence J Moore Loretta A Caster Lucio Serrano Frances Mazgaj Irene V Perry and others. Services are set or pending with churches funeral homes and cemeteries noted including North Salem North Wood Ridge Hill Lorain Calvary and Elmwood among to be held at St Brendan St Stanislaus First United Methodist and John R Devin Funeral Home.
South Amherst village council approved a resolution to place a 1.5 mill, 10 year levy on the November ballot to fund a new fire engine costing about $180,000. The plan covers $140,000 for the engine and loan interest, citing an aging 1952 pumper as a primary motive. Fire Chief Hubert Hevener led the purchase recommendation with Law Director Stephen Gurchik preparing the resolution.
Multiple obituaries list Charles A Albright 77 of Oberlin Lena Togeh wife daughters Elaine Louth Mary Osborne two sisters one brother services Friday at Garland-Miseneth Amherst burial Ridge Hill Lorain Kenneth J Fowl 64 Elyria wife Mary Jay daughter Jeanne sister services Friday 1.4m funeral home burial St Mary Cemetery Elyria Lucio V Serrano 83 Lorain wife Susie sons Jesse John daughters Trina Troutman Christine services Friday funeral home time to be announced burial Fudge Hill Memorial Park Lorain Martha VanAmburgh 59 Elyria wife Charles C sons Robert C daughters Diana Vi Jacqueline two brothers one sister services Friday St Peter and Paul Lutheran Lorain burial Resthaven Memory Gardens Avon
Firelands College in Huron will offer a two year associate of arts degree in Criminal Justice this fall. The program targets those entering or working in law enforcement and includes administration, communications, ethics, public administration, and criminology. For details contact Penny Nemitz or Jeffrey Welsh at 419-433-5580.
Linda Lou Bobenrieth, 6, improved to satisfactory condition at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital after a head injury from a Friday Ohio Turnpike crash. She and her family, traveling from Tulare California to St. Marys Pennsylvania for a reunion, were in a pickup hit from behind by a tractor trailer.
The Sandstone Summer Theater stages The Boyfriend a spoof set in 1926 France tonight Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. The group ages 13 to 22 performs at Powers Elementary Gym Washington Street Amherst with proceeds supporting the non profit. Tickets are 3 at the door or 2.50 in advance via 988-5150.
The Ohio Department of Transportation announced 39 highway improvement contracts totaling 46.1 million. CBM Construction of Sandusky will replace a culvert on Route 20 in Lorain County for 42908 with completion by Sept 30. Cleveland Trinidad Paving of Cleveland will upgrade and resurface a segment of Route 6 in Bay Village for 641313, finishing by June 30, 1988.
Police from Lorain County and nearby agencies co led Operation Open Heart for disadvantaged children. The 54 youths enjoy rides with officers and a trip to the county airport plus horseback riding camping swimming and miniature golf at Mill Hollow park Brownhelm Township under law enforcement supervision.
Erie Shores Girl Scout Council hosts its fourth annual Rib Burnoff in downtown Grafton from 1 to 7 p.m. Activities include a medieval magician, bluegrass, games, crafts, and an amateur burnoff with a $25 entry. Restaurants and amateurs must apply by Sept 1. booths, food, and sponsorships welcome.
Lorain officials propose 10 to 15 guest docks at Riverside Park along the Black River after an erosion-control project. City Mayor Alex Olejko says the docks would serve future riverfront development. Port Authority concerns include submerged pilings and conflicts with the Corps dredging barge.
A Lorain County grand jury handed up ten indictments in Common Pleas Court on Tuesday. Defendants include Jeffrey J Hammond Stacy Moris Wanda L Atwood Leon J Urbin Wayne R Christen Roy Rosebrough John Manart Steven R Moore and Rickey Sanders with charges ranging from aggravated burglary and arson to drug abuse weapon offenses felonious assault and grand theft along with several indictments containing prior-conviction specifications.
The Oberlin Board of Education approved a general fund budget just over 5.4 million dollars. About 3 million funds instructional costs including regular vocational and special programs, 610,847 supports administration, and 750,000 covers plant maintenance. State foundation revenue is projected near 2.1 million and property taxes around 1.9 million with tangible personal tax near 900 thousand.
County commissioners announced a ten thousand dollar settlement with Erie Shores after a challenge to a minority set aside. D Johnson Enterprises of Columbus received three hundred thousand in subcontracting work. The board said legal fees could total fifteen to fifty thousand, and will review minority requirements to avoid future disputes. Jones stated both sides sought a quick, affordable resolution and will proceed with the computer project.
Construction starts on a $25 million expansion at Anchor Lodge Nursing Home in Lorain. The 36-unit congregate living center includes a dining area, exercise room, beauty shop and bank with occupancy set for March 1, 1988. The project is phased toward a retirement village adjacent to Lake Erie.
Mayor and council concluded chief Dziak failed to adequately investigate harassment allegations against officer Twyman. Several officers and residents commented on the decision, while Nagy expressed mixed feelings, hoping for continued pursuit of her complaint.
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