Avon High alum West followed police path to detective role
Linda Krystowski recalls West as a friend and second son figure who loved kids. Willie Zambrana says West dreamed of settling down and starting a family. West, Avon High graduate of 1994, became a police officer at Garfield Heights before joining Cleveland Heights as an investigator and motor officer. His colleagues note his compassion and dedication to helping others.
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Linda Krystowski
West
Avon High
Krystowski
Willie Zambrana
Zambrana
Tiffin University
Garfield Heights Police
Cleveland Heights
Community Fundraisers and Yard Sales in Elyria Area
Local fundraisers and garage sales span Elyria and nearby towns with events at VFW posts, churches, libraries, and parks. Highlights include Hungarian Cabbage Roll orders, Friends of Columbia and Lorain Public Library yard sales, church rummage events, EMH Relay flea market, AmVets sale, Eaton Two flea market, Avon shop-hoppers, Unity Baptist closet sale, Karlie Plas Pampered Chef fundraiser, and veterans dances at VFW 1079. Proceeds support cancer care, scholarships, troops, and community programs. listings note contact numbers and dates.
Elyria Catholic honors war hero Bo Cameron with scoreboard tribute
Robert Bo Cameron, a top Elyria Catholic baseball talent who earned a Miami University scholarship, died in Vietnam on June 26, 1969 at age 21. His sister Carol Humphrey recalls him as a jokester and devoted son. The class of 1966 donated a coliseum scoreboard in his memory.
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Spe
Robert “Bo
Charles Cameron
Elyria
Vietnam
Elyria Catholic
Cameron
Miami University
Oxford
Carol Humphrey
Humphrey
Dinh Tuong
Elyria Catholic High School
Brother's death in Vietnam haunts family after 42 years
Reuben Ortiz speaks through tears about his brother Zeneido Ortiz, 18, killed by shrapnel in Vietnam after enlisting despite asthma. He recalls their mother's heartbreak, notes his brother sought service, and credits soldiers with protecting the country while supporting service today. Contact Adam Wright at 329-7757.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Reuben Ortiz
Zeneido Ortiz
Zeneida Ortiz
Vietnam
Iraq
Lorain Police Blotter Highlights May Incidents
Lorain police reported several May incidents including Alex J. Kennard, 18, charged with cocaine possession and related offenses at 900 block W. 17th St. Ryan M. Good, 27, charged with boating while intoxicated at 100 block E. Pier Road. Other events include assaults, resisting arrest, and a juvenile cited for underage consumption after found passed out on a porch.
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Alex J. Kennard
17Th St
Lorain
Pier Road
Ryan M. Good
Firestone Blvd
Tenth and
West Streets
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Tom DeChant
DeChant
Avon
Garfield Heights
Martin Lentz
Stephen Szucs
Sszucs
Chroniclet
Avon Police Department
Cleveland
Lakewood
Rocky River
Westlake
Avon Lake
Jason West
VFW
S. Abbe Road
Elyria Magyar United Church
Mapleside Farms
Columbia Baptist Church
Pearl Road
Brunswick
Pilgrim United Church of Christ
East Broad St
St. Laci's
Clinton Ave
Ncoc-Asa
Amberwood Dr
Friends of Columbia Library
W. River Road
Columbia Station
Friends of Lorain Public Library
Sixth Street
St. Thomas Ladies Guild
Harts Road
Sheffield Lake
Holy Cross Church
West Avenue
EMH
Relay For Life
Park Ave
E. Broad St
American Cancer Society
AmVets
Broadway
Midview Women's Club
Eaton Two
Eaton Two Park
State Rt
Unity Baptist Church
Fuller Road
Elyria Club of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc
LaTaunya Conley
Eartie Plas
Karlie
Karlene
Karlie Plas
Karlene Reaser
Thomas Mihalis
Abbe Road
Single Tree Winery
Baumhart Road
Amherst
Ford Retirees & Friends
Presque Isle Downs
Erie
Helen
Amherst Golf Links
Leavitt Road
Jsak Snowboarding, Inc
Tarry Lane
Schoepfle Garden
Birmingham
Second Harvest Food Bank
North
Ohio
Swift Mansion
Brownhelm Historical Association
Call
Vietnam Veterans Memorial of
Lorain County
Vermilion Area Archival Society
LaGrange United Methodist Church
North Ridgeville Senior Center
Avon Belden Road
North Ridgeville
Avon Women's Club
HOBY
Isabella Guild of Knights of
Columbus
Isabella Guild
Bridge Drive
SPCA
Elyria Roller Rink
Cleveland St
Saints Gynl & Methodius Church
Reeves Ave
Knights of Columbus Hall
Moore Road
St. Mary's
Dionysus Club
Oberlin
Edu
Stuorg
Womrugby
Avon Junior Women's Club
Ajwc.org
Lady
Hanover
Manwich
Campbell
Upcs
Rita Abbott
Women’s Health Center of Community Health Partners Regional Medical Center
Pink Ribbon Fund
The
Ladies of Christian Unity Church
Capel Road
Grafton
Easter Seals
Cape Hatteras
Mackinac Island
Angel of Change
All Easter Seals
Linden School
Earl Court
Black River
Moore House Museum
Fifth St
Elyria Evening Lions Club
Gosf
Ely
Gulf Road
General Mills
Campbell’s Soup
Giant Eagle
Library Media Center
Circle of Friends
Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital
Elyria High School
Washington
Elyria Schools & Friends Alumni Assoc
Elyria High
Pioneers
Pioneer
Elyria West Wolverines
Wolverine Paw
the Chronicle
Paulanne Oakes
P.O
Metro
Chroniclet.com
AuctionsByWolf.com
Domino’s Pizza
Fea
Northridge
Northridge Health Center
Mom & Dad
Westminister Ave
Chronicle-Telegram
Adam Wright
Adam Waght
Awright
Jack
Diane
Erie Ave
Jason Ross
Iowa
Elyria Police
Star Roses
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