Two graduate from basic training

Air Force Airman 1st Class Regina G. Schuster and Air Force Airman Corey A. Cutright have graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.

Both completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Schuster is the daughter of Irene Schuster of Elyria. She is a 1999 graduate of Oberlin Senior High School and received an associate degree in 2009 from Lorain County Community College.

Cutright is the son of Willard Cutright of Elyria. He is a 2006 graduate of Elyria High School.

EMH named in top 100 in cardiovascular care

EMH Regional Medical Center has been named named one of the nation’s top 100 hospitals for cardiovascular care as determined by Thomson Reuters.

The annual study looked at several cardiovascular benchmarks and examined the performance of 971 hospitals across the country in how well they reach those benchmarks.

This is the third time that EMH has been recognized.

“To be recognized as one of the 100 Top Hospitals in the nation for cardiovascular care is a tremendous honor,” said Dr. Donald Sheldon, president and CEO of EMH Regional Healthcare System. “The award reaffirms that we are not only providing excellent cardiovascular care to our patients, but we are doing so in an efficient and cost-effective manner.”

The 2009 winners were announced in the November issue of Modern Healthcare magazine.

Help Genesis House, help women, kids

The Genesis House Domestic Violence Shelter is holding a two-day holiday fundraiser.

From 2 to 6 p.m. Dec. 3, purchase cookies and baked goods during the Santa’s Cookie Jar sale. Goodies start at $1.

Then, from 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 4, Genesis House will host Festival of Trees.

The evening provides an opportunity to purchase custom decorated trees and wreaths, have a picture taken with Santa, listen to holiday stories, enjoy crafts and face painting for the kids, and raffles.

There will be entertainment and refreshments. Freewill donations will be accepted at the door.

Both events will be at Independence Village, 345 Lear Road, Avon Lake.

All proceeds benefit Genesis House Domestic Violence Shelter and will help keep women and children safe and allow them to move on to the next chapter in their lives.

Call (866) 213-1188 for more information.

Dinner features music, festivities

Elyria Woman’s Club will hold a holiday candlelight dinner at 6 p.m. Dec. 6. The night will be catered by Lance Concessions, with entertainment by violinist Amy King.

Historic Monteith Hall, 218 East Ave., will be decorated for the Christmas season to complement the evening.

Tickets are $15 and can be reserved by calling the Woman’s Club at (440) 322-0524.

Elks celebrate 110 years of assistance

Elyria Elks Lodge No. 465 will celebrate the 110th anniversary of the founding of the chapter on Friday.

The Elyria Lodge has been an institution in the community since 1899. The group’s first exalted ruler, Charles Farrell, held the initial meeting in on Broad Street. The lodge moved a few years later. After fire destroyed the block it was on, the lodge purchased a house and the land on which the current building stands in 1909.

The Ohio Elks sponsor the Miss Ohio scholarship program, and on Friday, the celebration will feature Miss Ohio Erica Gelhaus, who will sign pictures and sing 6 to 10 p.m.

“Short & Broke” will provide music and karaoke. There will also be cake and candles for members and their guests.

Donate toys, see comedy show

Attend a comedy show to benefit The Chronicle-Telegram’s and Elyria Salvation Army’s Not-Forgotten Box toy drive 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 5, Stubby’s Bar and Grub, 114 Antioch Drive, across from Lorain County Community College.

The show is hosted by local comedian Phoenix Black. A Cleveland Improv favorite, Nelsinn, will be the featured act, followed by headliner Jeff Blanchard from the WNCX morning radio show.

This show is for those 21 and older. Tickets are $5 at the door, or $3 with a new, unwrapped toy that will be donated to the Not-Forgotten Box. If you’re unable to attend the show and still wish to donate, drop off new, unwrapped toys and nonperishable food items at Hampshire II Apartments, 104 Sussex Drive, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 8-9. Residents will collect toys and food for the Elyria Salvation Army.

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