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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1988
Page
6
Obituaries report the deaths of Frank W. Hall 39 Elyria Pearl Pelton 84 Lorain Julia Jane Woodward 87 Oberlin Barbara M. Goodenow 78 Grafton Antonia Berlot 87 Avon Lake Grace Tran 90 Elyria John E. Gulling 68 Vermilion plus a North Ridgeville fire damage to a carport and Grafton council meeting delay over the 1988 budget and a Conrail sewer-rights project.
Police investigate a theft of 3000 to 5000 dollars Sunday from Middle Avenue Drive Thru Beverage at 714 Middle Ave. Store staff say Friday and Saturday receipts were in the storeroom with a former employee linked to the incident. A police spokesman notes the former worker had visited about an hour before the loss.
A free pruning program for fruit trees will be held on Thursday March 31 at 1 00 p m at Fox Veterinary Clinic, 10735 LaGrange Rd Elyria. Charles Behnke, Lorain County Horticulture Agent, leads the demonstration and reservations are required by calling 322 0127 or extension 5350.
Elyria Schools will host Carol Addison Takacs, CSU associate professor and author, to discuss Meeting the Challenge of Parenting the Gifted at Maplewood Center on March 23 at 7 p.m. Takacs coordinates CSU’s graduate program for teachers of the gifted and authored Enjoy Your Gifted Child. Parents and others may attend and a Q&A session is planned.
Strom says he invested almost seven thousand dollars in design for the bid and claims no profit. City Engineer Shippy explains the re bid encouraged more firms to participate and the second round led to Graybar fixtures being accepted by Ohio Edison. Ebony Construction and Strom's workers face layoffs as the contract goes to the lowest and best bid amid questions of material sourcing.
Vivian Tulk, a retired nursing supervisor from Elyria Memorial Hospital, recalls starting at M B Johnson School of Nursing and the evolution of nursing. She notes the shift from on the floor autonomy to highly specialized care, the personal toll and rewards of patient care, and plans to volunteer after a long, devoted career.
The piece argues modern primaries rely on airport stops and TV press conferences rather than on-the-ground campaigning. Media focus on polls and avoidance of controversial topics, with implicit praise for or critique of fiscal and tax positions during the era.
Willoughby engineering firm asks Lorain officials to consider them for renovation of the 82 year old water treatment plant. Stephen Guard says his firm has prior experience with the plant and is familiar with its needs. City officials note the contract would be a professional services agreement not requiring a bid, with council and administration typically deciding on the hire.
Police investigate a series of tire slashings across Elyria causing substantial damage over several days. Reports describe vandalism on West River Road South Logan Street West Ninth Street and Washington Avenue with no suspects named yet. Police Captain Bowen noted activity began midweek and may involve a single group or multiple individuals.
Two Lorain men swam to safety after a car slid down a boat ramp into the lake near the municipal pier. Raymond Sykuta and Ronald Beatty, both 29, were uninjured. Coast Guard said the Ford remained in water but was removed as soon as possible.
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