Archive for May, 2011
Day 1: Done for the day
“Matthew and the other Spelling Bee participants have the rest of the day free. We took time to do some sight-seeing in DC at the International Spy Museum, Ford’s Theatre, and the National Archives. Last stop was at the Albert Einstein Memorial (pictured). It is said that you can rub his head for wisdom; hence, [...]
Day 1: How did it go?
“So, Matthew made it through the first round, a 25 word written test. He said that he thought that he spelled 19 of the 25 correct. (I scored the same…) Tomorrow morning at 10:00 A.M. on ESPN3, Matthew will spell orally in the second round. This competition begins at 10 A.M. for spellers numbered 138 [...]
Critter Chronicles: Albert
ALBERT Celebrate Adopt-A-Shelter Cat Month by providing a new home to two adorable cats for the price of one with Bosom Buddies Weekend, running from Friday, June 3 through Sunday, June 5. Introducing Albert! He’s a 5 month old kitty that just arrived at the shelter and finds himself in the lap of luxury. He [...]
Day 1: Pinealectomy and hukilau – round one is done
“Round one of the spelling bee is in the books. Matthew faced words such as pinealectomy and hukilau. Matt’s grandparents are on hand to congratulate him!” — Craig Cecil, Matt’s proud dad About the blog: Matt Cecil, of Amherst, is in Washington, D.C., this week for the 2011 Scripps National Spelling Bee as he competes for [...]
Day 1: In position and ready to spell
“Matthew is doing mental push-ups in preparation for the written test. He may have to spell ANY word from the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary this morning. Good luck, Matthew! You’re already a winner!” − Craig Cecil, Matt’s proud dad About the blog: Matt Cecil, of Amherst, is in Washington, D.C., this week for the 2011 Scripps National [...]
Day 1: 8 a.m. time to get spelling
“It’s 8:00 a.m. Tuesday and time for round one of the Spelling Bee. It will consist of a 25-word written test and the speller gets one point for each word spelled correctly.” − Craig Cecil, Matt’s proud dad About the blog: Matt Cecil, of Amherst, is in Washington, D.C., this week for the 2011 Scripps National [...]
Arrival: Dinner for the spellers
“At the National Pastime Sports Bar and Grill, one of 4 full-service restaurants in the hotel. Somehow not having enough bbq at lunchtime, Matt opts for the pulled pork sandwich for dinner!” − Craig Cecil, Matt’s proud dad About the blog: Matt Cecil, of Amherst, is in Washington, D.C., this week for the 2011 Scripps National [...]
The Importance of Getting Started With Golf at a Young AGE
Kids today are not as active as the generations before them. There are a few reasons for the lack of physical activity, but to me the most obvious reason is TECHNOLOGY. Video games, movies, music, YouTube, Facebook, and texting are the first few forms of technology that come to my mind. Kids these days are [...]
Nancy L. Dunham
Nancy L. Dunham (nee Simmons), 82, of Elyria, died Sunday, May 29, 2011 at EMH Healthcare. She was born August 13, 1928 in Cameron, West Virginia and had been an Elyria resident since 1959. Nancy was a member of Abundant Life Christian Center in Elyria and enjoyed flower gardening, crafts, collecting purses and played the [...]
Douglas E. Kane
Douglas E. Kane, 55, of Amherst, died Saturday, February 5, 2011, at Buffalo General Hospice Center. There will be a memorial service Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 2 P.M. at Trinity Evangelical, 46485 Middle Ridge Rd., Amherst, Ohio.
Agnes (Dolly) Forthofer
Agnes (Dolly) Forthofer, 88, died on Sunday, May 29, 2011 at EMH Healthcare in Elyria, following an extended illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Reichlin Roberts Funeral Home, 327 Cleveland St., Elyria.
Cecelia Rakich
Cecelia Rakich (nee Tesarek), 96, of Lorain, died Monday, May 30, 2011 at Olmsted Manor Nursing Home in North Olmsted. She was born February 8, 1915 in Lorain and had lived in Lorain most of her life. Cecelia was a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Lorain and the church [...]
Michael E. Hanko
Michael E. Hanko, 51, of Elyria, died Monday, May 30, 2011 at his home after a short illness. Arrangements will be announced by the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway Ave., Lorain.
Dr. Pacificio C. Mercado, M.D.
Dr. Pacificio C. Mercado, M.D., 85, of Cape Coral, Florida (formerly of Elyria), passed away Sunday, May 29, 2011 at Hope Hospice in Cape Coral, Florida, surrounded by his loving family. Memorial Services will be held and announced in the Summer of 2011 by the Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home of Elyria, 440-322-4626.
Willia I. Means
Willa I. Means (nee Sholes), 91, of Elyria, died on Monday, May 30, 2011 at EMH Healthcare in Elyria. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Reichlin Roberts Funeral Home, 327 Cleveland St., Elyria.
Mason Robert Elliott
Mason Robert Elliott, infant son of Chris and Tracy Elliott, has passed away. He is survived by his parents, Christopher and Tracy (nee Ohmer) Elliott of North Ridgeville; one sister, Abigail; one brother, Christopher; his maternal grandparents, Robert and Susan Ohmer of Erie, Pennsylvania; his paternal grandfather, Phillip Elliott (Diana) of Westlake; and his parental [...]
Joseph J. Smorgala, Jr.
Joseph J. Smorgala, Jr. (Jo Jo), 81, of Sheffield Lake, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 28, 2011 at home. He was born December 25, 1929 in Marblehead, and resided in Elyria most of his life until moving to Sheffield Lake where he had lived for the past three years. Joseph retired from Gold Bond Products [...]
Margaret M. DuMond
Margaret M. DuMond (nee McMahon), 62, of North Ridgeville, passed away at St. John Medical Center Saturday, May 28, 2011 after a sudden illness. She was born in Cleveland, having resided in North Ridgeville the past 24 years. She had previously lived in Columbia Station. Mrs. DuMond was employed at Home Depot the past eight [...]
Oberlin College grads sent off to change world
OBERLIN – Oberlin College has a legacy of producing graduates that go on to do great things. Whether it’s being the mayor of Washington, D.C., like Adrian Fetty, or creating the hit television shows “Cheers” and “Frasier” like Jim Burrows, Obies, as they like to be called, have succeeded in nearly every imaginable industry. On [...]
Elyria man in serious condition after shooting
ELYRIA – Whether planting flowers in his yard, snow blowing neighbors’ sidewalks or riding his motorcycle, shooting victim William J. Solomon seemed like a typical neighbor to most residents. So many of Solomon’s neighbors were shocked to hear Solomon was shot in the back in his home at 135 Beebe Ave., about 2:40 a.m. Monday. [...]
Police log for May 31, 2011
Lorain police Sunday May, 29 6 a.m. – 600 block W. 24th St., Devante M. Gibbs, 18, 700 block W. 30th St., Lorain, charged with domestic violence for allegedly beating a woman and their 17-month-old child in a bed. 11: 47 a.m. – Nowhere Pub, 1556 E. 28th St., abandoned bar broken into, furnace, hot [...]
Man allegedly fires gun in neighbor dispute
ELYRIA – About 10 hours after calling police to accuse his neighbors of burglarizing his home, city resident Daryl Arnett allegedly fired shots outside their home in the 800 block of Allen Street about 12:45 a.m. Monday. Arnett, 25, of the 800 block of Allen Street, was charged with discharging a firearm, having a weapon [...]
Lorain, Sheffield consider revenue sharing
LORAIN – Lorain and Sheffield are poised to share revenue from a joint economic development zone between the two communities. “This is a prime example of regionalism,” Service Director Robert Gilchrist said after a May 23 public hearing on the zone by the City Council. “Not just talking about it, but actual action.” If approved [...]
Jim Tressel resigns at Ohio State’s football coach amid NCAA violations investigation
COLUMBUS – At the bottom of the stunning resignation letter that he carefully typed in his office Monday morning, in the last lines above his characteristically neat and clear signature, Ohio State coach Jim Tressel closed with a personal note. “We know that God has a plan for us and we will be fine,” he [...]
OSU players, fans backing Tressel
COLUMBUS – As others labeled him a cheater and liar, Ohio State fans stood by Jim Tressel on Monday as the coach resigned amid an NCAA investigation into the football program. A red spray-painted “Tressel til I die” banner hung over a porch near campus, and members of “Buckeye Nation” on Twitter continued to sing [...]