Archive for June, 2011
Register Today for Triumph Through the Challenges: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Summer Series
This 12 hour course is for caregivers and those that work with individuals that may have had prenatal exposure to alcohol/drugs. Participants will learn what fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is and how to work with the individual (of all ages) in order to succeed. In-class activities and out-of-class reading and practice of strategies learned in class contribute to knowledge learned.
- This is an evidence-based curriculum funded through CDC.
- Contact hours available.
When?
The 12 hour series will be held Tuesday Evenings from 6-9pm
- August 9: Section 1, 6-9pm
- August 16: Section 2, 6-9pm
- August 23: Section 3, 6-9pm
- August 30: Section 4, 6-9pm
Location
Lorain County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Service & Support Administration Bldg.
9740 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, 44035
LCCC hosts camp to spark girls’ interest in the sciences
ELYRIA — LaRaRa, Donut, Sunny-D, Smiley, Cali, Skater and Kicker could easily be the nicknames of some rough-and-tumble pro athletes. But those are the names given to the seven middle-school girls taking part in the two-week Lorain County Community College Young Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics camp at the LCCC campus. The intent [...]
Concern grows in Ohio over use of bath salt drugs
DAYTON (AP) — Synthetic recreational drugs known as “bath salts” are drawing increasing concern from state and local officials who say the legal substances have been linked to deaths and crimes in Ohio. The Dayton Daily News reports that the drugs have led to at least three deaths in southwest Ohio. They’ve also been tied [...]
Court overturns ban on video game sales to kids
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled Monday that it is unconstitutional to bar children from buying or renting violent video games, saying government doesn’t have the authority to “restrict the ideas to which children may be exposed” despite complaints that the popular and fast-changing technology allows the young to simulate acts of brutality. On [...]
Jury convicts ex-Gov. Blagojevich at retrial
CHICAGO (AP) — A jury has convicted Rod Blagojevich of trying to sell or trade President Barack Obama’s old Senate seat and other corruption charges. Jurors delivered their verdicts Monday after deliberating for nine days. Blagojevich had faced 20 charges, including that he sought to sell or trade an appointment to President Barack Obama’s vacated [...]
Small asteroid swings harmlessly past Earth
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An asteroid the size of a tour bus has zipped harmlessly past Earth. The space rock flew 7,600 miles above the Earth’s surface. It sailed high above the southern Atlantic Ocean at closest approach. The asteroid was discovered last week by telescopes in New Mexico. It is between 15 feet and [...]
The Key To Distance And Accuracy
[Editor's Note: The following article was written by Todd Casabella, Director of Instruction at Grey Hawk Golf Club in Lagrange. Todd is a member of the Professional Golfers' Association of America and a TPI Certified Golf Fitness Instructor.] Everyone who plays golf wants to hit the golf ball as far as they can. Unfortunately, many [...]
Saying goodbye to ‘perfect’ Fest
LORAIN — The Lorain International Festival enjoyed a warmer and sunnier Sunday but still avoided all the problems cooler temperatures on Friday and Saturday had helped fend off. “We had a great weekend,” Lorain police Sgt. Mike Failing said. “Everyone behaved really well. Overall, it’s probably been the best-behaved crowd at International.” Lorain International President [...]
15 Minutes with Mary Melnik
Mary Melnik Age: 68 Lives in: Columbia Station Pursuit: President of the Columbia Historical Society What is an interesting story about the history of Columbia Station? One of the interesting stories concerns the Crocker family when they came in 1827-1828 and they wanted to go to their property, which was on the southwest side. They [...]
Runner, cyclist collide during half-marathon
COLUMBIA STATION — A collision involving a cyclist and a runner at the intersection of West River and Akins roads sent the cyclist to the hospital. The cyclist collided with Kent’s Chris Was, 44, who was running the Columbia Station Half Marathon, at about 8:45 a.m. Sunday. “The cyclists were on a training ride, but [...]
Change fuels Wortham charge
NORWALK — Del Worsham couldn’t get to the finals — let alone win a championship — during four previous trips to the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. Then Worsham switched to the Top Fuel class after 15 years of racing Funny Cars and was able to roll over the competition this weekend. “This is pretty [...]
Is It Time To Upgrade Your Insulation? Here’s How To Know
Tips brought you by Geisel Heating and Cooling
The first thing you should do if you want to determine whether you need to add more insulating materials to your home is do a little measuring. Find out the R value of your current insulation. The R value is the resistance to heat flow. The higher the number, the more energy efficient and effective [...]
Doing tough work, for free: Auxiliary officers help on scene, on streets
It’s an often thankless job, but greatly appreciated. Getting called out in the middle of a freezing night to help cordon off an accident or crime scene. Praying drivers don’t hit you as you direct traffic. Taking guff from drunks while doing crowd control. Lonely patrols and routine subpoena servings. All the tedium of policing [...]
Auxiliary officers’ duties vary across nation
The duties of auxiliary officers, also known as reserve police officers, vary around the nation. With some 4,500 officers, the New York City Police Department has the largest auxiliary force in the nation, according to its website. The NYPD auxiliaries don’t carry guns and have no powers of arrest other than those of a private [...]
Drusia “Ruth” Jones
Drusia “Ruth” Jones (nee Fisher), 73, of Elyria, died Sunday, June 26, 2011 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, Lorain. Dicken Funeral Home, Elyria will announce arrangements.
Catherine I. Kalter
Catherine Kalter, 97, of Elyria passed away Sunday, June 26, 2011 at EMH after a long illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home of Elyria, (440) 322-4626.
Emily H. Noster
Emily H. Noster (nee Stein), 94, of Lorain, died Saturday, June 25, 2011 at Golden Acres Nursing Home, Lorain. Emily was born June 7, 1917 in Lorain to the late John and Anna Stein, and had been a lifelong Lorain resident. She was a lifelong member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church [...]
Jaroslav “Jerry” Pavlik
Jaroslav “Jerry” Pavlik, 78 of Avon passed away, Sunday, June 26, 2011 peacefully at home after a long illness. Mrs. Pavlik was born, July 26, 1932 in Klatova, Czechoslovakia. He immigrated to the United States, arriving in Cleveland July 4, 1969 and has lived in Avon the past 32 years. While living in Czechoslovakia Mr. [...]
Roy E. “Pokey” Porter
Roy E. “Pokey” Porter, 62, of Elyria, passed away Friday, June 24, 2011 at his home, surrounded by his wife and children. He was born August 8, 1948 in Grayson, Kentucky to the late Cecil and Nancy (nee Sparks) Porter. Roy was employed for 28 years as a truck driver for Ross Transportation Services. He [...]
Grace L. Slimbarski
Grace L. Slimbarski, (nee Bebenroth), 79, of Medina, entered into her Heavenly Home surrounded with the love of her family on Saturday, June 25, 2011. Grace was born March 3, 1932 in Cleveland, to the late Hugo and Tillie Bebenroth. She had resided in North Eaton, prior to moving to Valley City in 1965, and [...]
Marta Soltesz
Marta Soltesz, (nee Palcsik), 86, of Elyria passed away Saturday, June 25, 2011 at the Elyria Wesleyan Village following a brief illness. She was born July 2, 1924 in Kisvarda Hungary and was a Elyria resident for most of her life. Marta was employed as a assembler at the former Lorain Products for 12 years, [...]
Elizabeth J. “Betty” Tecco
Elizabeth Jane “Betty” Tecco (nee Schnur), 88, a resident of Elyria most of her life, died Saturday, June 25, 2011 at Keystone Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Center in LaGrange. Dicken Funeral Home, Elyria will announce arrangements.
Problem-free International Festival winds down
LORAIN — Lorain International Festival enjoyed a warmer and sunnier Sunday but still avoided all the problems cooler temperatures on Friday and Saturday had helped fend off. “We had a great weekend,” Lorain police Sgt. Mike Failing said. “Everyon behaved really well. Overall, it’s probably been the best behaved crowd at International.” Lorain International President [...]
Jonathan Dornon
Jonathan Dornon, 53, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, formerly of Elyria, died unexpectedly Tuesday, June 21, 2011 after several years of deteriorating health. Jon graduated from Elyria High School in 1976 and later received a BA from Bluffton College. He moved to Milwaukee in 1984. Jon is survived by his mother, Madeline Dornon of Madison, Wisconsin; siblings, [...]
Margaret M. Aquilino
Margaret M. Aquilino (nee Diederick), 85, of Lorain, passed away, Friday, June 24, 2011 at EMH Healthcare. Margaret was born April 21, 1926 in Elyria, to the late Randolph and Laura (nee Unger) Diederick. She was raised in Elyria and attended Elyria High School. She was employed for 33 years by Gray Drug Stores and [...]