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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1986
Page
5
Mayor Floyd Peace spoke with students recalling his high school days and the 1960s film American Graffiti, prompting blank looks from some students. The piece notes a generation gap as seniors born around 1968 face references to older culture.
Edison High School captured first place in the International Computer Problem Solving Contest held at Firelands College. A total of fifteen teams from eight area schools competed, with Edison’s Dave Stelzer Mike Sanderson and Robbi Farshman leading the winning effort in two hours of coding five programs in Pascal or Basic. Newark Perkins Norwalk and St Mary's Central Catholic teams also placed, with St Mary's scoring 79 points for third place.
A $1 million wrongful death suit involving 14 year old Ricky Bateman from North Ridgeville was settled in Lorain County Common Pleas Court just before trial. The case named Irving and Lillian Thompson and Lorain County Children Services over an electrocution incident at the Thompson property in Elyria. Details of the settlement were not disclosed.
Sheffield Village officials announce Abbe Road Conrail crossing will close on May 19 for repairs starting around 8 a.m. The closure is expected to last one day. Village Administrator Leo Sheets said crews will perform necessary maintenance.
Olmsted Falls Grange announces a pancake and sausage breakfast this Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Grange Hall 8154 Columbia Road. Adults pay 3 dollars, children under 12 pay 1.50.
Lorain County Association of Township Trustees and Clerks will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Lorain County Metropolitan Park Center. David Levin will discuss Public Records and Their Retention as part of a broader seminar on national security. guest speakers include Neil Livingstone and Shireen Hunter. Reservations advised. snacks and luncheon available. The May meeting moved from Camden Township to June 19 with Camden hosting.
Firelands College will host two noncredit real estate courses for licensing exam preparation. Real Estate Principles and Practices, taught by John R. Windisch, meets Mondays and Wednesdays 8 to 10 p.m. starting June 9. Real Estate Law, taught by Richard E. Lauber, meets Tuesdays and Thursdays 8 to 10 p.m. starting June 10. Fees are $80 each, with a June 6, 1986 registration deadline. Contact the Office for Community Services at (419) 433-5560, Ext. 217, for details.
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