Family fights to obtain hormone for 15 year old son
In Cleveland a mother pleads for a synthetic growth hormone for her 15 year old son Eddie, born with repto optic dysplasia. Genentech says eight distribution points exist in Ohio with two on hand. the family fears a long wait and high cost while previous cadaver derived therapy is halted after deaths linked to a 1969 batch. The boy’s condition includes blindness and stunted growth. federal programs face scrutiny over safety.
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Grafton
Genentech Inc
San Francisco
Ohio
Betty Koehn
Eddie
Rainbow’ Babies' and Children’s Hospital
Koehn
Genentech
Nursing home ownership battle escalates in Avon dispute
Lorain developer Carl Gumina seeks dissolution of joint ownership with David Kirschenbaum and appointment of a receiver to protect interests at Good Samaritan Nursing Home 32900 Detroit Road Avon. The feud follows a last summer suit in which Kirschenbaum accused Gumina of trying to oust allies and force sale of stakes amid deadlock over management and officer elections.
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Elyria
Good Samaritan Nursing Home
Avon
Lorain
Carl Gumina
Lorain County
Detroit Road
Kirschenbaum
Gumina
New Shops Moving Into Great Northern Mall
North Olmsted announces new retailers at Great Northern Mall The Bombay Co will occupy the former Thom Girl space near Sears and a Lingerie and Such shop takes the former Borelli unit in the North Court Mall spokes woman Sally Ries confirms the plan.
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North Olmsted
Great Northern Mall
Bombay Co
Sally Ries
Sears
Borelli
North Court
First bite's free dog rule targets Lorain attack
Brenda Johnson campaigns to change Lorain's dog ordinance after her 4 year old son Christopher was mauled by a golden retriever. The law requires penalties only after a first bite, leaving authorities reluctant to act despite 60 stitches and planned plastic surgery. Johnson faults police prosecutors and officials for inaction and seeks removal of the dog and stricter punishment for initial attacks.
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Christopher Johnson
Brenda Johnson
9Th St
Lorain
C-T
Gus Chan
Ninth St
Ms. Johnson
Christopher
Vandals disrupt Elyria EMS with repeated tampering
Elyria EMS owner Ray Strohacker says vandals have damaged two ambulances and related equipment since Oct 1, delaying responses in about half of 28 documented calls. Police investigated some incidents. hoods are now locked to prevent tampering as council prepares to review the service.
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Elyria
Ray Strohacker
Elyria Ems
Strohacker
Lorain
Ron Novak
Lawyers seek Elyria city solicitor post after Ferguson quit
Two more city attorneys in Elyria announce bids to replace George Ferguson as solicitor after he is elected Elyria Municipal Court Judge. Elmer Bessick with 13 years in the office and Michael Szekely with 11 years express desire, with council to select within 30 days and Mayor Keys to appoint.
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Elyria
George Ferguson
Elmer Bessick
Michael Szekely
Ferguson
Szekely
Council
Michael Keys
Clough Faces Tough Talk Filling Busch's Smiles
Westlake political scene shifts after election as Den nis Clough eyes the vacancy left by Theodore R. Busch. Council members Robert Peterson and Raymond Froelich relax after campaigns while Busch taunts with wit. James Boehmer gains potential support from James Logan allies as Gareau urges unity. TURN TO PAGE B-7
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Busch
Westlake
Robert Peterson
Ward 2
Raymond Froelich
Peterson
Eity Hall
Logan
Boehmer
Michael Gareau
Gareau
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