Archive for July 8th, 2007
Venus rises once more
Williams wins fourth singles title Howard Fendrich The Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England — Improbable as this Wimbledon title might have seemed, Venus Williams knew it could happen. Far away as that trophy might have appeared only last week, Williams knew she had the game and the grit to grab it. Oh, how her serves and [...]
No. 1 vs. No. 2 – again
Howard Fendrich The Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England — Roger Federer sneaked a peek at Bjorn Borg in the Centre Court stands, then carried on with the business at hand. One eye on the past, one on the present. Troubled little in a straight-set semifinal win Saturday, his 33rd consecutive victory at Wimbledon and record 53rd [...]
Tribe grading well on midterm: Tribe Commentary
Indians 9, Blue Jays 4 It’s that time again — midterm report card time. The majority of students at Cleveland Indians High will be receiving positive letters on the home front, with the team tied atop the Central Division standings with defending American League champion Detroit through Friday. But as always, there are a few [...]
Growing Olds with unlucky 7s
From coast to coast, seven was the number Saturday. Those born on July 7, rushed to the race track or lottery window because the calendar read 7-7-07 — a date that turns up only once a century. Bill Olds, who now lives in Hollywood, came home to celebrate his 63rd birthday at Thistledown race track. [...]
Suicide attacks kill 144 in Iraq
Sudarsan Raghavan The Washington Post BAGHDAD — Suicide attacks across Iraq killed at least 144 people and injured scores in an 18-hour period, including a massive truck bombing in a northern Shiite village that ripped through a crowded market, burying dozens in the rubble of shops and mud houses, Iraqi officials said Saturday. Shattering a [...]
Dealing the sevens: How’s the number fit into Jim Matia’s life?
It’s Saturday afternoon and the writhing, pretzel-shaped silhouettes of Cedar Point’s roller coasters pepper the horizon near Jim Matia’s Sandusky summer house. On this day — 7-7-07 — the far-off, faded shapes at the amusement park conjure an obvious question: Is a fella’s life a series of unpredictable, pell-mell twists and turns — luck, per [...]
What places are the ‘new’ seven world wonders?
Barry Hatton The Associated Press LISBON, Portugal — The Great Wall of China, Rome’s Colosseum, India’s Taj Mahal and three architectural marvels from Latin America were among the new seven wonders of the world chosen in a global poll released on Saturday. Jordan’s Petra was the seventh winner. Peru’s Machu Picchu, Brazil’s Statue of Christ [...]
Peer district avoids Lorain’s drastic cuts
Hamilton Schools in southwest Ohio took gradual approach to avoid deficit A decade ago, state audits of the school districts in Lorain and Hamilton were remarkably similar: Each predicted the district in question would be millions of dollars in the red by the 2001-02 school year if drastic measures weren’t taken. Hamilton officials used that [...]
Judge denies bail for suspect
Firefighter allegedly killed three people in Cleveland shooting CLEVELAND — A judge denied bail Saturday for a city firefighter charged in the shooting deaths of three people in what police said was an apparent dispute over fireworks at a Fourth of July party at his neighbor’s house. Terrance Hough Jr., 35, stood handcuffed and expressionless [...]
Police seek leads in state computer theft
COLUMBUS — Police investigating the theft of a computer backup device containing personal information on state employees and family members are going door-to-door and mailing postcards with tip line information to dig up new leads. The card says “WE NEED YOUR HELP” in bold letters and asks anyone with information to call the toll-free line, [...]
Tax break for seniors, disabled kicks in
Julie Carr Smyth The Associated Press COLUMBUS — A property tax break for seniors and disabled residents became law July 1, providing homestead exemptions to an estimated 775,000 Ohioans. Here are answers to some common questions about the program: How does the tax relief work? The program allows eligible residents to shield the first $25,000 [...]
Dry summer takes toll on fruit crops
COLUMBUS — A late-spring freeze followed by a dry summer has damaged Ohio’s strawberry, peach and pear crop and threatens this fall’s apple harvest. Shoppers can usually find Ohio-grown strawberries at farm markets throughout June and the first week of July. This year, they were available for barely three weeks. Kerry Sullivan, manager of Jacquemin [...]
Group in strip club fight wants rival to change name
COLUMBUS — A conservative Christian group that succeeded in getting the state Legislature to place new restrictions on strip clubs is accusing an opposition group of copying its name to confuse the public over a ballot initiative. The law, which takes effect Sept. 4, prohibits patrons from touching strippers and halts nude dancing after midnight. [...]
Paula M. Beckman
Paula M. Beckman, 63, of Elyria died at her home on Saturday, July 7, 2007 after a long illness. Friends may call 4 to 7 P.M. Friday, July 13th at the First Baptist Church of Elyria 1140 LaGrange Rd. Elyria. Further arrangements will be announced by the Bauer-Laubenthal Funeral Home of Elyria, (440)322-4626.
Alma Buckley
Alma Osmer Buckley, 92, of Oberlin since 1935, died Monday, July 2, 2007 at Allen Memorial Hospital. Born in Lemoyne, October 5, 1914. She attended Woodville High School where she was an avid basketball player. She also enjoyed baseball, bowling and fishing. Alma worked for the Oberlin College Library until retiring in 1974. She spent [...]
Wesley H. Gunderson
Wesley H. Gunderson, 53, of Cleveland, passed away unexpectedly on June 29, 2007. He worked as a fabricator/welder in Cleveland for over 15 years. Wesley was an enthusiast of World War I and II, and all types of flying aircraft. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with family. Survivors include wife, Donna Gunderson (nee Kostyo) [...]
Amanda Michiru Sadowsky
Amanda Michiru Sadowsky, 4 months, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2007 in Rainbows Babies and Children Hospital in Cleveland after a brief illness. She was born Friday, February 16, 2007 in Middleburg Heights. She is survived by her parents, Tonya Marrhoubi and Elwood Sadowsky of North Olmsted; maternal grandparents, Eugene and Evelyn Hopkins of LaGrange; [...]
Lena Monell Shaffer
Lena Monell Shaffer (Nee Keller), 69, of Elyria, passed away Saturday, July 7th at EMH Regional Medical Center after a long illness. Mrs. Shaffer was born, April 4, 1938 in Weston, WV and has made her home in Elyria for the past 39 years. She was a member of the Elyria Baptist Church Ladies Auxiliary, [...]
Mac Kenneth Young
Mac Kenneth "Big Mac" Young, 42, of Lorain, passed away Saturday, at Community Health Partners, after a short illness. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Carter Funeral Homes, Inc.
Margaret P. Zeller
Margaret P. Zeller (nee Vargo), 77, of Elyria, died July 6, 2007 at EMH Regional Medical Center. She was born, August 22, 1929 in Elyria, where she was a lifelong resident and a graduate of Elyria High School in 1947. She was a former secretary at the Elyria Farm Bureau and was then employed by [...]