Archive for July, 2011
Arthur R. “Dick” Sherman
Arthur R. “Dick” Sherman, passed away Monday, July 18, 2011. He was born April 25, 1923 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Dick was employed as an Industrial Engineer at the Moen Corp. in Elyria, retiring in 1988. A WWII U.S. Army veteran, Dick was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church in [...]
Frederick D. Stilwell
Frederick D. Stilwell, 84, of Avon Lake, died Saturday, July 16, 2011, at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, Lorain. Arrangements by Dicken Funeral Home, Elyria.
Everett E. Swords
Everett E. Swords, 67, of Racine, passed away Monday, July 18, 2011 at his home. He was born November 22, 1943 in Portsmouth to the late Harry Ernest Swords and Delilah Jane Ratcliff. Everett is survived by his wife of 31 years, Sharon Richards Swords who he married July 26, 1979 in Elyria; sons, Everett [...]
Kathleen M. Talcott
Kathleen M. Talcott, 87, of Sheffield Lake, died Friday July 15, 2011 at Keystone Point in LaGrange. Survivors include daughters, Maureen Stipe of Elyria, Joan (Joe) Laminski of Georgia, Suzanne (Harold) Runals of Sullivan; sons, Craig Talcott of Lorain, Lance Talcott of Lorain; she also is survived by 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several sisters and [...]
Critter Chronicles: Hershey
HERSHEY Hershey is back at Oasis after a long placement with someone who moved and couldn’t take her. This friendly dog was a great companion and misses home life. Though Hershey likes long walks and playtime with a young female of comparable size, she also enjoys relaxation and belly rubs. BREED/DESCRIPTION: Pit mix SEX: Female [...]
Heat Advisory Extended through July 22, 2011
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for Lorain County and northeast Ohio. The watch is in effect through Friday, July 22, 2011.
Temperatures will reach into the low to mid-90′s across Ohio, according to the National Weather Service. These high temerperatures, combined with the high humidity, will make it feel like it’s between 105 and 110 degrees.
Heat-related illnesses are possible, but can be prevented. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned rooms, and keep out of the sun. Also, never leave kids in the car alone, and be sure to check on elderly relatives and neighbors.
The Safety tips follow or For more heat safety tips, visit the National Weather Service.
Child Safety Tips
- Make sure your child’s safety seat and safety belt buckles aren’t too hot before securing your child in a safety restraint system, especially when your car has been parked in the heat.
- Never leave your child unattended in a vehicle, even with the windows down.
- Teach children not to play in, on or around cars.
- Always lock car doors and trunks–even at home–and keep keys out of children’s reach.
- Always make sure all children have left the car when you reach your destination. Don’t leave sleeping infants in the car ever!
Adult Heat Wave Safety Tips
- Slow down. Reduce, eliminate or rescheduled strenuous activities until the coolest time of the day. Children, senior and anyone with health problems should stay in the coolest available place, not necessarily indoors.
- Dress for summer. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing to reflect heat and sunlight.
- Put less fuel on your inner fires. Foods, like meat and other proteins that increase metabolic heat production also increase water loss.
- Drink plenty of water or other non-alcohol or decaffeinated fluids. Your body needs water to keep cool. Drink plenty of fluids even if you don’t feel thirsty. Persons who have epilepsy or heart, kidney, or liver disease, are on fluid restrictive diets or have a problem with fluid retention should consult a physician before increasing their consumption of fluids. Do not drink alcoholic beverages and limited caffeinated beverages.
- During excess heat period, spend more time in air-conditioned places. Air conditioning in homes and other buildings markedly reduces danger from the heat. If you cannot afford an air conditioner, go to a library, store or other location with air conditioning for part of the day.
- Take a cool Bath.
- Don’t get too much sun. Sunburn reduced your body’s ability to dissipate heat.
- Do not take salt tablets unless specified by a physician.
Heat Disorder Symptoms
SUNBURN: Redness and pain. In severe cases swelling of skin, blisters, fever, headaches. First Aid: Ointments for mild cases if blisters appear and do not break. If breaking occurs, apply dry sterile dressing. Serious, extensive cases should be seen by physician.
HEAT CRAMPS: Painful spasms usually in the muscles of legs and abdomen. Heavy sweating. First Aid: Firm pressure on cramping muscles or gentle massage to relieve spasm. Give sips of water. If nausea occurs, discontinue water.
HEAT EXHAUSTION: Heavy sweating, weakness, skin cold, pale and clammy. Pulse thready. Normal temperature possible. Fainting and vomiting. First Aid: Get victim out of sun. Once inside, the person should lay down and loosen clothing. Apply cool, wet cloths. Fan or move victim to air conditioned room. Offer sips of water. If nausea occurs, discontinue water. If vomiting continues, seek immediate medical attention.
HEAT STROKE (or sunstroke): High body temperature (106° F or higher). Hot dry skin. Rapid and strong pulse. Possible unconsciousness. First Aid: HEAT STROKE IS A SEVERE MEDICAL EMERGENCY. SUMMON EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE OR GET THE VICTIM TO A HOSPITAL IMMEDIATELY. DELAY CAN BE FATAL. White waiting for emergency assistance, move the victim to a cooler environment Reduce body temperature with cold bath or sponging. Use extreme caution. Remove clothing, use fans and air conditioners. If temperature rises again, repeat process. Do not give fluids. Persons on salt restrictive diets should consult a physician before increasing their salt intake.
Akron-Canton Airport reopens following flooding
GREEN, Ohio — Commercial flights have resumed at an airport in northeast Ohio that had been shut down by flooding. Officials say the Akron-Canton Airport reopened at 11:30 Tuesday morning. That was more than three hours after flights were suspended and temporary electricity from a generator was turned off so nearly six inches of water [...]
Magnificat’s Ali Nageotte hot at at Ohio Golf Foundation 2011 open
AVON — It was a scorching 91 degrees at Avon Oaks Country Club on Monday afternoon, but the weather still wasn’t as hot as Magnificat sophomore Ali Nageotte, a Westlake resident who shot a 1-under 71 to win the 10th annual Ohio Girls Golf Foundation 2011 Open. Magnificat won the team championship with a 314, [...]
Crushers 8, Riverhawks 3: Lake Erie evens home mark
AVON — Dating back to June 19, home has become a sweet place for the Crushers. Lake Erie had won eight of its last 12 games at home with Rockford coming to town Monday night for the Crushers’ first game at All Pro Freight Stadium since the All-Star break. Thanks to a five-run sixth inning, [...]
Rep Kucinich may be planning run in Washington state
WASHINGTON — Rep. Dennis Kucinich has been shopping around for a new congressional district as it appears increasingly likely that he will be drawn out of his Ohio district. And he may have found a new one — in a state thousands of miles away. The two-time Democratic presidential candidate with a progressive following has [...]
Man LifeFlighted after falling from roof of home
VERMILION — A man working at a Harcourt Road home early this morning was injured when he came in contact with an electric line and fell from a ladder, striking his head on a concrete pad. Vermilion police and emergency medical personnel from North Central Ambulance responded to a residence at 410 Harcourt Road about [...]
Defense rests case at Anthony Sowell trial
CLEVELAND — The defense has rested its case without calling a single witness in the trial of an Ohio man accused of killing 11 women and dumping their bodies around his home. The prosecution in the trial of 51-year-old Anthony Sowell had rested its case on Monday. Prosecutors wrapped up their case by showing the [...]
Grady Sizemore placed on DL
MINNEAPOLIS — Grady Sizemore’s hard-nosed style of play could be coming with a price for the Cleveland Indians. The Indians placed their center fielder back on the 15-day disabled list on Monday with a bruised right knee. It’s his third stint on the DL this season, and sixth of his career. Sizemore was sent back [...]
Sweep gives Tribe 1-game lead
MINNEAPOLIS — Anthony Swarzak and Scott Diamond gave the Minnesota Twins a pair of credible performances for a couple of stopgap starters on this sweltering day. In the end, there were too many bobbled balls and not enough clutch hits, and all that sweat yielded nothing but two big losses. Asdrubal Cabrera’s three-run homer off [...]
Little League: Josh Rattay helps Avon to victory
AVON — Shirt untucked and hat askew, Avon’s Josh Rattay was bound and determined to close out Monday’s 9-10 year old winner’s bracket final against visiting Tallmadge at Veteran’s Memorial Park. “He never shows emotion,” said Avon manager Kevin McNamara of Rattay. “He’s as solid, cold-stoned face as they get. Things don’t get to him. [...]
Home Advisor’s Energy-Savings Tool For Greater Cleveland Homeowners, Find Out How Your Home Ranks
The federal government’s Energy Star program is an excellent resource that we often recommend to homeowners for information about energy efficiency. The site currently offers a handy online tool with localized energy savings tips for homeowners here in greater Cleveland and other parts of the country. Just enter your zip code and details about your heating [...]
Elyria football player Tad France commits to Kent State
ELYRIA — If LeCharles Bentley says it’s the best place to go to college, that’s good enough for Tad France. France, a senior offensive lineman and defensive lineman for Elyria High, has made an oral commitment to attend Kent State University in 2012. France has a blocking efficiency rate of better than 90 percent. He [...]
Judge drops two charges in Anthony Sowell case
CLEVELAND — A judge has dropped one aggravated murder charge and one kidnapping charge in the trial of an Ohio man accused of killing 11 women and dumping their bodies around his home. Judge Dick Ambrose on Monday dropped the charges related to the death of Leshanda Long, whose skull was found in a bucket [...]
Lorain man, lizard survive morning fire
LORAIN — A Lorain man who was sleeping in a bedroom with no batteries in the smoke detector is lucky to be alive after a fire this morning, according to Assistant Fire Chief Randy Hupp. Firefighters were called to a duplex at 1417 Schaefer Drive at 8:26 a.m., Hupp said. They arrived to find a [...]
Lorain water safe to drink despite 3 more water main breaks
LORAIN — Despite three more recent water main breaks, water throughout the city of Lorain is safe to drink, according to Water Department supervisor Dennis Pihlblad. The city had water main breaks last night and this morning on Dale Avenue in South Lorain, West Fifth Street and Long Avenue in Central Lorain. “All of those [...]
No one seriously hurt following yesterday’s SR 2 accidents
Two separate accidents involving at least eight vehicles snarled traffic on state Route 2 yesterday afternoon, but it appears that no one is seriously hurt. Sean Williams, 37, of Westlake, went off the left side of state Route 2 and struck the guard rail between Middle Ridge Road and Route 58 in the westbound lanes [...]
LeBron’s ‘Decision’ benefits local kids with computers, Nike gear, $110K in cash
ELYRIA — Thanks to a donation from LeBron James’ foundation, Boys & Girls Clubs of Lorain County was able to tear down a parking lot and put up paradise — in the form of a multipurpose outdoor athletic court. After James raised more than $3 million in advertising revenue during his infamous hourlong special “The [...]
Eaton Township trustees settle lawsuit with former official
ELYRIA — Eaton Township has settled a lawsuit filed last year by its former zoning inspector that accused township trustees of violating open meeting laws. Under the terms of the settlement reached last week, the township will pay Keith Tollett, who was fired as zoning inspector last year, $8,625. The trustees admit to no wrongdoing [...]
No relief soon: Highs in 90s expected all week
Don’t shut off that central air just yet. The temperature over the next few days is going to soar into the 90s through Friday, according to Mike Abair, with the National Weather Service in Cleveland. The humidity is also going to remain thick and muggy, with the heat index way into the 90s. The average [...]
Online survey: Tell Elyria Schools what you think of $88M building plan
ELYRIA — The Elyria school district wants to know what voters think of the state’s offer to fund 43 percent of the $88 million cost to replace all seven of the district’s aging elementary schools with five new buildings. Beginning at 7 a.m. today, people living within the Elyria school district can provide input by [...]