Archive for November 16th, 2008
Dream slips away: Mistakes too costly as Avon falls in regional final to Big Walnut, the defending Division III state champ
ASHLAND — Avon coach Mike Elder had preached before every one of the Eagles’ playoff games how the team that made the least mistakes would come away with the victory. That theory was proven true Saturday night as Avon’s mistakes cost them a regional championship and ended their season. Defending state champion Sunbury Big Walnut [...]
Frustrating feeling: As great as Avon’s season was, Eagles believe it could have been even better
ASHLAND — Avon football coach Mike Elder feels deep down his team should be moving on to the final four. He knows this will go down as one of Avon’s best years and he knows what a great senior class he coached. “(Big Walnut) deserved to win the game,” he said. “I’m not questioning that. [...]
Regional football notes: Avon’s band goes the extra mile, shows up at game after full day competing in Indianapolis
Shaun Bennett and Tim Gebhardt The Chronicle-Telegram ASHLAND — Many Avon fans were probably surprised to see the Eagles marching band take the field for pregame ceremonies — including playing the school’s alma mater and the national anthem — and a halftime show. The band had been out of state this weekend competing in the [...]
High school football: Stats and scores
AVON VS. BIG WALNUT Scoring summary SECOND QUARTER BIG WALNUT 7, AVON 0. Pat Daugherty 67 run (A.J. Fleak kick), 1:23. DRIVE: 1 play, 67 yards. TIME OF POSSESSION: 0:15. KEY PLAY: Ryan O’Rourke sacked and fumbles at Avon 33. THIRD QUARTER BIG WALNUT 14, AVON 0. Nick Heiden 35 pass from John Cannell (Fleak [...]
Jazz not all that, but Cavaliers win anyway as James scores 38
CLEVELAND — There are certain games an NBA team should never lose, but in previous years the Cavaliers managed to lose their share of them anyway. Cleveland is still working on learning how to blow someone totally out of Quicken Loans Arena, but it showed in beating the road-weary and injury-riddled Utah Jazz 105-93 Saturday [...]
Ground tactics carry Ohio State: Buckeyes unleash rushing attack in tough conditions, avenge 2007 loss to Illinois
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — No way, Jim Tressel figured, would 10th-ranked Ohio State win by throwing the ball. So on a gray, windy Big Ten kind of day, the Ohio State coach put the game in the hands of Beanie Wells — always a good place to put it for the Buckeyes this season. The junior [...]
Browns have a special special teamer: Cribbs’ all-around game attracting notice all around the NFL
BEREA — Peter King, an NFL insider for Sports Illustrated and NBC, sat in the front row of the Cleveland Browns Stadium press box for the loss to Denver and incredulously declared Joshua Cribbs the best special teamer in the league. For Browns coaches, reporters and fans who watch Cribbs every week, the reaction was [...]
Lorain County Senior All-Star Soccer Games: Red Stars storm their way to a soggy sweep of Blues
AVON — The Red teams breezed to victory at the Lorain County Soccer Coaches Association All-Star Games on Saturday. Actually, “breezed” is an understatement. It was more like they hurricaned or cycloned to victory because a stiff and constant north wind was a factor in the outcomes. The boys Red team routed Blue 10-0 in [...]
GPS a popular target for thieves
ELYRIA — Getting to the grocery store or finding a new restaurant is pretty simple these days for anyone with a GPS unit. The electronic devices, often no larger than a paperback novel, use communications satellites to map out driving routes, and they can be had for $150 to $500 in stores, depending how fancy [...]
Season`s 1st snowstorm arrives with car crashes
GRAFTON TWP. — While fighting a fogged up windshield Saturday during the first snowstorm of the season, 44-year-old Timothy Hinkel missed a stop sign and T-boned a passing car, Ohio Highway Patrol Trooper Charles Jackson said. The crash happened at 6:30 p.m. at the crossroads of state Routes 57 and 303 between Beldon and Valley [...]
Charity needed more than ever
ELYRIA — It’s hard to deny a child who just wants a toy. After all, who can forget the experience of ripping open the wrapping paper on a present to reveal just what you always wanted — that Cabbage Patch Kid, GI Joe or Mr. Potato Head? Well, the holidays are upon us, and there [...]
Family makes a tradition of giving
ELYRIA — From poverty to philanthropy, the Wells family has come a long way from its meager means as a small farming family outside of Grafton to being one of the Not-Forgotten Box’s major contributors. And, despite donations that wow most, Jim Wells, president of the Wells Family Foundation, said the donations stem from a [...]
Drunken argument leads to police standoff
LORAIN — A drunken man with a shotgun chased his wife and friend out of his home Thursday night and settled in for a standoff with police, according to a Lorain police report. Sean M. Atkinson, 36, of Lorain, was charged with domestic violence and inducing panic. He was taken to the city jail. An [...]
Off the beat: Nov. 16, 2008
Iron Chef conquers brussels sprouts Noses wrinkled when the word got out that Iron Chef Michael Symon was going to make a brussels sprouts dish during last weekend’s appearance at Lorain County Joint Vocational School. “Brussels sprouts!” everyone said with a sneer. To make it even more unusual, he added anchovies, capers, walnuts and an [...]
Elyria notebook: Nov. 16, 2008
Chorus performs Christmas concert The Elyria Musical Arts Society welcomes the Amherst Community Chorus for a Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 300 Third St., Elyria. This 75-voice choir, directed by Simone and Steve Gall, has been performing for 13 years throughout the county. The concert is free and open [...]
Engagement – Schau-Novotny
Richard Novotny & Nicole Schau Roberta Schau of Tennille, Georgia and Kevin Schau of Norwalk are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Nicole Schau of Vermilion, to Richard Novotny of Elyria, son of Ronald and Denise Novotny of Elyria. The couple will be married September 16, 2009 in Cancun, Mexico.
Wedding – Bartelheim-Boynton
Amy Bartelheim & Bryan Boynton The Rev. Dr. Pentti Maki performed the July 25, 2008 outdoor ceremony at Lyman Harbor, Sandusky for Amy Bartelheim and Bryan Boynton. The bride is the daughter of Richard and Lois Bartelheim of Mansfield. The bridegroom is the son of Robert and Sharon Boynton of Amherst. Laura Boldon (the bride’s [...]
Engagement – Lewis-Buckley
Steven Lewis & Mindy Buckley John and Jacqueline Buckley of North Ridgeville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Mindy Marie Buckley to Steven L. Lewis, son of Carroyle Seal of Gooding, Idaho and Paul Lewis of Lompoc, California. Mindy is a 1998 graduate of North Ridgeville High School, a 2000 graduate of [...]
50th Anniversary – Humphreys
Ronald Sr. & Betty Humphreys Congratulations to Betty (Bucholz) and Ronald Humphreys, Sr. of LaGrange who celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary November 1, 2008! Rev. Norris C. Crook performed the ceremony at St. John Lutheran Church, Elyria, in 1958. The couple met at a dance. Betty grew up in the LaGrange area and worked for [...]
Wedding – Hendricks-Schordock
Jennifer & Christopher Schordock Jennifer Ellen Hendricks and Christopher Paul Schordock were united in marriage August 15, 2008 on Cocoa Beach in Florida. The bride is the daughter of Tim and Lorna Hendricks of Wellington. The groom is the son of Robert and Judy Schordock of North Royalton. Lacey Strickler and Erin Hendricks were the [...]
70th Anniversary – Bauer
Paul & Doris Bauer Paul and Doris Bauer of Elyria celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary November 12, 2008. They were married at the Lutheran Church in Ashland in 1938 by the Rev. Keopling. Mr. Bauer retired from Stanadyne/Moen in 1979 and Mrs. Bauer is a homemaker. The Bauers are members of St. John Lutheran Church [...]
Warren J. Canon, Sr.
Warren J. Canon, Sr., 80, of Lorain, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at the Autumn Aegis in Lorain, following a lengthy illness. He was born in Sheldon, Wisconsin September 27, 1928. Warren served in the Army and owned and operated Canon Construction. He belonged to a bowling league and attended St. Paul Lutheran Church [...]
50th Anniversary – Bring
Walter & Ann Bring Family and friends celebrated the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Ann and Walter Bring of Elyria on October 25, 2008 at a party hosted by their children. Father Martin Finnerty married the couple in 1958 at St. Peter’s Church in North Ridgeville. Ann is a homemaker. She enjoys baking and gardening. Walter [...]
Timothy Berg
Timothy “Tim” Berg, 46, of North Ridgeville, passed away Friday, November 14, 2008 at St. John West Shore Hospital, Westlake, following a sudden illness. He was born in Elyria, and was a resident of North Ridgeville for most of his life. Mr. Berg worked for the North Ridgeville Service Department for the last three years. [...]
Rev. Charles William Rugg
Rev. Charles "Bill" William Rugg, 80, died Thursday, November 13, 2008 at the Wellington Manor Nursing Home, following a lengthy illness. He was born in Lorain on January 28, 1928, the son of the late Robert G. and Florence (nee Clegg) Rugg. Charles attended Elyria High School, Shelton College, Faith Seminary, and Case Western Reserve [...]