Lorain/Elyria, OH
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 and Wilma enjoy [...]
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; and five grandchildren, [...]
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 she earned [...]
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 at Ft. Benning, [...]
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.
Megan DeSimone and [...]
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 Grafton.
Susan Morrison [...]
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 matron of honor. [...]