Archive for January, 2009
Area blood supplies nearing critically low levels
ELYRIA — Lifeshare Community Blood Services and the American Red Cross are concerned about low donor turnout as a result of the recent wintery weather. “We are hovering on being critically low on O negative,” said Lisa Mayles, Lifeshare’s public relations director. Type O negative is the universal blood type which can be transfused to [...]
Off the beat: Jan. 18, 2009
Chronicle-Telegram welcomes interns The Chronicle-Telegram has two new interns, John Light and Kate Bushinski. Light, 19, is an Oberlin College sophomore from Skillman, N.J., who is studying history, film and English. He said he looks forward to entering the field of communications during a time of change, although he feels some trepidation when people warn [...]
Wedding – Richards
Amy & Bob Richards Amy Resar and Bob Richards were united in marriage November 29, 2008 at Belden United Methodist Church, with Jeffrey Lanzer performing their ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Laura and Steve Mandeville of Wellington and Jack and Karen Resar of Grafton. The bridegroom is the son of Tom and Sharon [...]
Engagement – Stermole-Klinger
Amy Stermole & Randall Klinger James and Kimberley Stermole of North Ridgeville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Elizabeth Stermole to Randall Gregory Klinger, son of JoAnne Costa of North Ridgeville and Gregory Klinger of Brookpark. Amy is a 2004 graduate of North Ridgeville High School and a Spring 2008 graduate [...]
Elyrians found group to ‘Believe in Ohio`
ELYRIA — When Patrick Sprinkle returned to Elyria after four years at The Ohio State University, he was overwhelmed by the change. “I was stunned by the massive job loss. It’s just frustrating,” Sprinkle, 22, said. That frustration was the driving force behind the decision by Sprinkle and his friend Michael Reilly to found Believe [...]
Engagement – Bauer-Garcia
Jenifer L. Bauer & Fernando A. Garcia David Bauer of Elyria and Kate Lindsey of Tampa, Florida are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jenifer L. Bauer to Fernando A. Garcia, son of Belisario Garcia of Republic of Panama and Judith Gachez of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Jenifer is a 1992 graduate of Midview [...]
Boys basketball: Valentine shoots Open Door past Christian Community
NORTH EATON — The Open Door Patriots, having struggled through the first half of their season, got healthy quickly at the expense of the Christian Community Warriors on Saturday night. Open Door 76, Christian Community 45. The Patriots (2-8) stormed to a 17-0 lead on the strength of sophomore Abe Valentine’s 10 quick points. His [...]
Elyria/Elyria Township notebook: Jan. 18, 2009
Winter Wonderland Walk at park today Cool ice formations at Cascade Falls will be the highlight of the annual Winter Wonderland Walk at 1 p.m. today. Members of The Friends of Cascade Park are hoping Elyrians will brave the cold temperatures and snow to join them for this event. The walk starts at the Nature [...]
Engagement – Kozdron-Abnet
Dustin Abnet & Nicole Kozdron Stan Kozdron of Elyria is pleased to announce the engagement of his daughter Nicole Kozdron to Dustin Abnet. Nicole is also the daughter of the late Amber Kozdron. Dustin is the son of Jan and Michael Green of Iowa and the late Larry Abnet. Nicole is a 2001 graduate of [...]
Engagement – Faro – Beyer
Krista Faro & Steven Beyer Jeffrey and Lisa Faro of Sheffield Village are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Krista Anne Faro to Steven Phillip Beyer, son of Joseph and Kathy Beyer of Trevor, Wisconsin. Krista is a 2001 graduate of Elyria Catholic High School and a 2005 graduate of Kent State University. [...]
College basketball: OSU surprises No. 25 Michigan in Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Ohio State’s youthful regulars grew up a little Saturday night, just in time to help the Buckeyes upset their Big Ten rivals. Sophomore Evan Turner scored 19 points and freshmen William Buford and B.J. Mullens each added 15 to help the Buckeyes beat No. 25 Michigan 65-58, spoiling the Wolverines’ celebration [...]
Wedding – Larrick
Jennifer M. & Brett A. Larrick Jennifer M. Snyder became the bride of Brett A. Larrick, August 8, 2008 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Elyria. Father Ed Goldbach performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of John and Joyce Snyder of Oberlin. The bridegroom is the son of David and Joyce Larrick of [...]
Willie M. Ferguson
Willie M. Ferguson (nee Thomas), 83, of Elyria, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Friday, January 16, 2008 at EMH Regional Medical Center, following a short illness. She was born June 17, 1925 in Eufala, Alabama and has resided in Elyria since 1951. Willie was employed as a housekeeper for many years and enjoyed [...]
Cavaliers: LeBron’s life as a Brown: Receiver in commercial
CLEVELAND — LeBron James once dreamed of playing in the NFL. He did for 30 seconds. In a television commercial debuting today for State Farm Insurance, James, a former star wide receiver in high school, suits up for the Cleveland Browns. A die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan, James wears a brown No. 23 Browns jersey with [...]
Wedding – Martin-Linden
Adam & Andrea Linden Andrea Martin and Adam Linden were united in marriage October 11, 2008 at DeLuca’s Place in the Park. Rev. Kathy Ketchum performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Greg and Sharon Martin of Elyria. The bridegroom is the son of Al and Connie Linden of Elyria. Stephanie Stillwagon attended [...]
Wedding – Kovach-Toledo
Ryan & Sarah Toledo Congratulations to Sarah Kovach and Ryan Toledo, who were united in marriage August 16, 2008 at DeLuca’s Place in the Park with Minister Virginia Persinger performing their ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Bob and Marian Kovach of Berlin Heights. The bridegroom is the son of Cheryl Toledo of Wellington [...]
NFL playoffs: Steelers and Ravens a couple of throwbacks
PITTSBURGH — Let those other teams wear throwback uniforms. The Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers are throwback teams, descendants of the single-wing days of leather helmets, canvas pants and single-platoon football. Their coaches are named John Harbaugh and Mike Tomlin, but during a different time it’s easy to picture these Ravens and Steelers being coached [...]
Debris kills boy in stands at monster truck show
TACOMA, Wash. — Debris flew into the grandstands at a monster truck show in Washington state, killing a 6-year-old boy and injuring another spectator, witnesses and city officials said Saturday. A red truck came apart while doing doughnuts during the freestyle competition of Friday night’s Monster Jam show, the witnesses said. Debris from the truck [...]
Phyllis J. Swaisgood
Phyllis J. (nee Gregg) Swaisgood, 77, of rural Ashland, went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Friday, January 16, 2009, at Hospice House of North Central Ohio. Phyllis’ love of God, her family and flower gardening defined her life. Phyllis was born February 17, 1931 in Ashland, and was an Ashland County resident [...]
Mary A. Criner
Mary A. Criner (nee Winters), 72, of Avon, passed away Friday, January 16, 2009 at EMH Regional Medical Center in Elyria, following a long illness. She was born in Cabin Creek, West Virginia August 1, 1936. Mrs. Criner was a Lorain County resident for 15 years. She was a 1954 graduate of Nitro High School [...]
James E. King
James E. "Ed" King, 75, of New London, died Saturday, January 17, 2009 at Twilight Gardens, Norwalk. Ed was born November 30, 1933 in Frametown, West Virginia to the late, Charles and Myrtle (nee James) King. He moved to the New London area in 1941 and graduated from Brighton High School in 1952. Ed worked [...]
Albert E. Love
Albert E. Love, 83, of Vermilion, died Friday, January 16, 2009 at the Ohio Veteran’s Home in Sandusky. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced in full in Monday’s edition by the Riddle Funeral Home, Vermilion.
Adolph F. Rech
Adolph F. Rech, 81, died Saturday, January 17, 2009 at his home in Wellington. He was born in Clearwater Beach, Florida July 29, 1927 to the late William and Louise (nee Hienrich) Rech. Adolph lived in Sandusky for many years before moving to Wellington in 1984. He was a Sandusky High School graduate. Adolph worked [...]
Reserve judgment: Cavaliers hurting, but play of Pavlovic and Szczerbiak against Hornets helps ease the pain
CLEVELAND — No Delonte West, no Zydrunas Ilgauskas, no problem. Led by superstar LeBron James, the shorthanded Cavaliers improved to 20-0 at sold-out Quicken Loans Arena on Friday night with an impressive 92-78 victory over the talented and fully healthy New Orleans Hornets. With West out with a broken right wrist, Ilgauskas sidelined due to [...]
Chris Assenheimer: Injuries threaten to derail Cavs title hopes
CLEVELAND — This would be just like Cleveland: injuries ruining what could otherwise be a dream season for the Cavaliers. We’re not at that point yet, as evidenced by the depleted Cavs’ inspired performance Friday in a 92-78 victory over one of the Western Conference’s best teams — the New Orleans Hornets — a night [...]