Archive for August 3rd, 2008
High school football 2008: Elyria Catholic excited about season, even though it lost a lot of talent to graduation
ELYRIA — They say tradition never graduates. That theory will be tested at Elyria Catholic this year as the Panthers begin their quest to replace an awfully strong graduating class that went 8-3, tied for first in the North Coast Conference and made the playoffs a year ago. Ben Malbasa guided EC to seven straight [...]
Byrd continues roll, wins third straight start as Indians down Twins
MINNEAPOLIS — Paul Byrd made several changes after a rough outing against Minnesota last month. He altered his delivery, shaved his mustache and got a new glove. A tip on his breaking ball from an unlikely source may have made the biggest difference in his resurgence. Byrd tossed seven sharp innings to win his third [...]
Chris Assenheimer: The good news? Indians have some keepers on the roster as they prepare for the future
When the Indians complete their talent evaluation at the end of this sorry season, what are they going to find? Are there future core players among the young and inexperienced ones getting a chance to play on a regular basis, many of them for the first time in their careers? Or should the last-place Indians [...]
50th Anniversary – Eucker
Wilma "Budweg" and William "Jerry" Eucker Congratulations to Wilma and Jerry Eucker who recently celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary. They were married July 5, 1958 in LaPorte United Methodist Church. Jerry retired from American Airlines in 1993, after 35 1/2 years of service. He is a Tax Preparer at Chester’s Tax Service in Wakeman. Jerry [...]
40th Anniversary – Davis
Huey and Linda Davis Congratulations to Huey and Linda Davis of Elyria Township, who celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary. The couple was married July 12, 1968 in Medina. They enjoy NASCAR, drag racing, vacationing to Myrtle Beach and cruising in their ’69 Camaro. They have three children, Roni (Jim) Gordon, Connie (Abe) Novak and Johnny; [...]
Engagement – Pankratz-Holbrook
Amanda Pankratz and Jared Holbrook David and Sherry Pankratz are pleased to announce the engagement or their daughter Amanda Ashley to Jared Randall Holbrook, son of Lois Holbrook of Lorain and Paul Holbrook of Cincinnati. Amanda is a 2001 graduate of Lorain Admiral King High School and a 2002 graduate of Kent State University, where [...]
50th Anniversary – Woods
Robert K. and Pat Woods Congratulations to Robert K. and Mary Patricia "Pat" (Fitzpatrick) Woods, who celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary July 4, 2008. The couple was married July 4, 1958 at Church Hill Presbyterian Church in McClellandtown, Pennsylvania by the Rev. Thomas F. Conboy, Jr. Robert served two years in the U.S. Army, stationed [...]
Wedding – Burdick-Sarna
Bridget and Slawomir Sarna Bridget and Slawomir were united in marriage July 5, 2008 at St. Vincent De Paul Church in Lorain. Father James Ols performed the 2 P.M. Wedding Mass. The bride is the daughter of Dolly and Ken Burdick of LaGrange. The bridegroom is the son of Barbara and Ted Sarna of Dublin. [...]
Wedding – Yourkiewicz-Kazmierczak
Jennifer and Joshua Kazmierczak Jennifer Yourkiewicz and Joshua Kazmierczak were united in marriage on June 28, 2008 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Grafton. Father John Seabold performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Kathy and Joseph Yourkiewicz of Elyria. The bridegroom is the son of Diana and Kim Kazmierczak of [...]
Wedding – Deskins-Wierzgacz
Steven and Lynette Deskins Lynette Wierzgacz became the bride of Steven J. Deskins on May 23, 2008 in Tucson, Arizona. The bride is the daughter of Annetta Wierzgacz of Elyria and Phillip Wierzgacz of Peoria, Arizona. The bridegroom is the son of Steven and Gail Deskins of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Andrea Cordova attended as [...]
Wedding – Meadows-Basinger
Stephanie and Brian Basinger Stephanie Meadows and Brian Basinger were united in marriage May 10, 2008 at Alpine Valley Ski Resort in Chesterland. William Wurst officiated. The bride is the daughter of Henry Meadows of Wellington and Karen Machock of Vermilion. The bridegroom is the son of Don and Peggy Basinger of Elyria. Connie Ross [...]
More responsibility hasn’t meant less Mel Tucker; Browns defensive coordinator still the same guy he’s always been
BEREA — Some job promotions require an upgrade in wardrobe. Not football coach. Shorts, T-shirt, visor and whistle work as an ensemble from lowliest of assistants to head coach. If you listen to Browns coach Romeo Crennel and first-year defensive coordinator Mel Tucker, a personality shift also isn’t necessary when climbing the NFL coaching ladder. [...]
Bridgestone Invitational: Mickelson tied for first, looks to end drought in World Golf Championship events
AKRON — Phil Mickelson has won 35 times around the world, starting with a PGA Tour event when he was still in college. His collection includes three major championships, and he is solidly entrenched at No. 2 in the world rankings. That must make him the best player to have never won a World Golf [...]
High school girls basketball: Elyria Catholic won’t need to adjust to its ‘new’ coach
ELYRIA — There are coaching changes and then there are coaching changes. For the Elyria Catholic girls basketball team, getting a new coach won’t involve any introductions, awkward getting-to-know-you moments or even much of a transition period. After all, most of the girls on this year’s team have known the “new” coach for years. That’s [...]
Hot Stove state tournament: Columbia Precision Installation lone Lorain County team left with a chance at a title
ALLIANCE — Only one Lorain County Hot Stove team survived Saturday’s state semifinals at Butler-Rodman Park in Alliance — aka Heartbreak City. Columbia Precision Installation will be the lone county team with a chance at a state title, having advanced with a thrilling 5-4 victory over Edinburg Contracting in Class G (ages 11-12). “We pulled [...]
Youth baseball/softball roundup: Avon 11-year-olds blow away Defiance to win Little League state championship
AMBRIDGE — The Avon 11-year-olds are state champs — and how. Avon blanked Defiance 17-0 in a Little League state championship game shortened to four innings by the mercy rule. Avon’s first six batters in the first inning all got hits with Cory Ohradzanski and Vince Mingo each clouting a three-run home run. “This was [...]
William M. Moore
William M. "Brother" Moore, 80, of Lorain, passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday, July 29, 2008. Mr. Moore graduated from Conemaugh High School in 1948, and was the first black to make the Johnston Democrate Tribune All-Star Football team in 1947. He served in the United States Air Force from 1948-1952 and was stationed [...]
Robert Smith
Robert G. Smith, 85, of Oberlin, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2008 at his home. He was born March 3, 1923 in Cleveland, and has resided in Oberlin since 1982. He served in the US Marine Corp and fought in the Pacific Theatre from 1942-1943. He is survived by a son, Robert N. Smith of [...]
Mary F. Meckley
Mary F. Meckley (nee DeCarlo), 88, of Elyria, died Thursday, July 31, 2008. She was born September 23, 1919 in North East, Pennsylvania. She graduated in the 1937A class of Lorain High School. She was formerly employed at R. J. Rothel Trucking Company as a bookkeeper and also served for 20 years as a Lorain [...]
Henry J. Schandorsky
Henry J. Schandorsky, 88, of Cape Coral, Florida passed away on Friday August 1, 2008. He is formerly of Elyria. He retired from Bendix Corporation in 1983 after 38 years of service. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion, St. Jude’s Catholic Church in Elyria, and St. Andrews Catholic Church in Cape Coral [...]
Eupheme G. Kish
Eupheme G. Kish (nee Sova), 91, of Lorain, died Friday August 1, 2008 surrounded by family at the home of her daughter in Amherst following a brief illness. She was born June 14, 1917 in Lackawanna, New York, moved to Fairport Harbor, Ohio at the age of 3 and to Lorain in 1925. Eupheme graduated [...]
Beulah F. Schroeder
Beulah F. Schroeder, 74, of Medina, was called to her heavenly home August 1, 2008, from Middleburg Heights. She was born March 25, 1934 in Belden. She worked part time as a secretary while raising her five children. She enjoyed camping and was a member of NCHA; and crafts as a member of the Cleveland [...]
Albert Gaver Leatherman
Albert Gaver Leatherman Jr. D.D.S., 84,.passed away Thursday July 31, 2008. Husband of the late Doris Sparks Leatherman; beloved companion of Marilyn Harris; loving father of Linda (Tom) Purdy, Cindy (Bill) Page, Tom (Judy) Leatherman, Beth (Andy) Ham; brother, of Luanne (Robert) Frebertshauser, Eugene (Jackie) Leatherman, the late Gordon, and sister-in-law Joan (Bob) D’Angelo. Devoted [...]
Carlisle Dumpster Day cut short
CARLISLE TWP. — All Linda Bailosky could do was scratch her head Saturday afternoon when she showed at the Carlisle Township hall on LaGrange Road and found her path barred. She’d rounded up four family members to help clean up around her house and drove to the township’s advertised Dumpster Day only to find the [...]
Water’s all gone at Brentwood Lake
Spitzer Management`s Brentwood Lake is a lake no more, and residents are not happy about it