Memorial service set for James Christie 60
A memorial service for James Christie, 60, formerly Elyria real estate attorney, will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at First Church in Oberlin, corner Main and Lorain, with Rev. John Elder officiating. Christie died at home in Oberlin last Sunday of asphyxiation, his death ruled a self-induced act by Lorain County Coroner Dr. William Kishman. He practiced law in Elyria from 1948 and helped form Christie and Hamister in 1952. He is survived by his wife Bettie, two daughters, a son, a sister, and three grandchildren. The family will receive visitors at 41 S Cedar St until Sunday. Memorials may go to the James Christie Memorial Fund at First Church.
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Lorain County
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Scotland
Mr. Christie
Denison University
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Elizabeth) Bruce
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Lorain County Bar Association
Ohio State and American Bar Associations
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Wilmington
Del
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Hindsdale
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Leon
Roderick
Gifford Memorial Hospital
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Fannie) Wolfe
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Washington Ave
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Avon Lake election may go to court over voting machine snafu
Avon Lake officials weigh court action after a 1% hour hearing on 23 precinct voting machines that incorrectly allowed voters to select only one school board candidate. The board referred the issue to the county prosecutor and weighed how to fix or certify results amid disenfranchised voters and contested outcomes.
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John Keressi
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Vermilion teachers oppose quick renewal of district leader
Vermilion teachers association criticizes a surprise plan to renew Superintendent Jack Hook's contract. The board set November 11 for a special meeting to act on Hook's multi-year deal, despite objections from a board member and pending state-law timing. The union urges citizens to attend and voice views on the lame duck move.
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Vermilion
Vermilion Teachers Association
Jack Hook
Jane Buck
Hook
NASA staff receive medals at Cleveland Lewis Center ceremony
NASA will honor area employees at the Lewis Research Center in Cleveland with Outstanding Leadership Medal to Walter E. Russell and other recipients including Orlando A. Gutierrez and David A. Spera for engineering, wind turbine work, and solid film lubrication. Additional awards cover Equal Employment Opportunity, Exceptional Engineering, and Exceptional Scientific Achievement. 40-year service awards awarded to three staffers.
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National Aerobaucs and Space Administration
Lewis Research Center
Robert F. Allnutt
NASA
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Lewis Center
Walter E. Russell
North Olmsted
Orlando A. Gutierrez
Sheffield Lake
David A. Spera
Bay Village
Lawrence H. Thaller
Strongsville
Daniel C. Mikkelson
Joseph N. Sivo
Middlebury Heights
Thalivadis Spalvins
Parma
Donald A. Petrash
Russell
Talivaldis
Structures and Mechanical Technologies Division
Fire destroys Lorain home on Washington Avenue
A pre-dawn blaze on Washington Avenue in Lorain destroyed the single story home of Herbert and Mary James at 1823 Washington Ave, valued at 25000 dollars. Flames spread to nearby properties at 1815 and 1829 Washington Ave causing 9000 and 1500 dollars in damage. Firefighters Andrew Drwal and Albert Volak were treated for minor burns.
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Washington Avenue
Herbert
Mary James
Washington Ave
Jameses
Benny Cooper
Washinton Ave
Gary Anskiwicz
Andrew Drwal
Albert Volak
St. Joseph Hospital
Westbay Manor Receives Revenue Bonds for Construction Costs
Westlake City Council issued 405000 in industrial revenue bonds for Westbay Manor nursing home to cover final construction costs. Previously approved 3 million for the 144 bed facility which opened in May 1980. Law director Bernard Niehaus said funds cover unexpected costs. administrator Susan Warner cited low interest tax free bonds placed with The ELFUN Society and GE management organization.
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Westbay Manor
Westchester Parkway
Council
LAW
Bernard Niehaus
Westbay
Susan Warner
Elfun Society
General Electric Co
Rural electric chief praises fight on cuts
Robert D. Partridge of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association told members at the Firelands Electric Cooperative meeting that efforts by David Stockman to cut REA loan programs faced a winning resistance. He cited a Reagan pledge and Congress backing to keep REA funding, noting loans earned interest and that cuts were opposed. Also reported: Avon Lake Municipal Court judge results show Robert Jenson winning with 2,816 votes, Mackin 2,718, Barnard 2,032.
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Avon Lake
Avon
Sheffield Village
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Don Armbrecht
Karl McMichael
Greenwich
Robert D. Partridge
National Rural Helectric Cooperative Association
Electric Cooperative
Partridge
Washington, D.C
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Congress
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Reagan
Robert Jenson
Chronicle-Telegram
John F. Mackin
Board of Elections
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Mackin
Dale E. Barnard
Three arrested in Berea burglary ring and further thefts
Police linked a burglary at 248 Fournier Street to three men seen loading items into a car. Randall Behner and Clifford Spangler, both 21, were charged with burglary and grand theft, with Behner also charged for carrying a concealed weapon. A third 18 year old Berea man is sought. A separate break in at 317 Prospect Drive yielded a $1,000 video recorder and $3,000 in camera gear.
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Hickory
Randall Behner
Chestnut St
Clifford J. Spangler
Hickory Drive
Behner
Berea
Prospect Drive
David Ownby
Vermilion council recount sought after tight margin
Vermilion candidate James R. Liljegren announced a request for a recount after losing by six votes in the council at large race. Final totals showed John Hale 1,278 to Liljegren 1,272, with recount eligibility under Ohio law.
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John “Tom” Hale
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