Archive for August, 2011
Indians falter in 14th against White Sox, fall three games behind Tigers in AL Central
CHICAGO – Indians manager Manny Acta unofficially ran out of relief options as a series opener with the White Sox drifted into the bottom of the 14th inning. So it all came down to rookie left-handed pitcher David Huff – the ninth Cleveland pitcher of the night. Huff, called up from Triple-A Columbus on Sunday, [...]
Demitrios “Jim” Antonopoulos
Demitrios “Jim” Antonopoulos, 77, of Amherst, died Monday, August 15, 2011 at New Life Hospice of St. Joseph Residential Center, Lorain, after a long illness. He was born December 31, 1933 in New York City to the late Nicholas and Helen (nee Dassis) Antonopoulos. Jim was a 1955 graduate of Northside High School, Fort Wayne, [...]
Douglas E. Bates
Douglas E. Bates, 58, of Elyria, passed away Friday, August 12, 2011, at Anchor Lodge in Lorain, following a lengthy illness. He was born in Amherst June 26, 1953, and had been a lifelong resident of Lorain County. Douglas was a graduate of Elyria High School who enjoyed customizing and riding motorcycles, working on cars, [...]
Darryl Blue
Darryl Blue, 58, lifelong resident of Cleveland, died Monday, August 15, 2011 at Hospice of the Western Reserve, Cleveland. Dicken Funeral Home, Elyria, will announce arrangements.
Randy Buchs
Randy Buchs, was taken from his family and friends unexpectedly Tuesday, August 2, 2011. He passed away with only 338 days left on his well known retirement countdown, leaving behind his dream spending time traveling with his loved ones. He was born July 6, 1957. Randy is survived by his joys in life, daughter, Rhea [...]
Hazel Marie Davison
Hazel Marie Davison, 86, of Wellington, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2011. Born July 10, 1925 in Grafton to the late Albert and Laura (nee Thompson) Heath, Hazel was the youngest of 13 children. Hazel and her husband, Howard, moved to Wellington more than 50 years ago to raise their family. Hazel was endlessly devoted [...]
Michael T. Edgell
Michael T. Edgell, 46, of Elyria, died August 9, 2011. He was born October 13, 1964, in Elyria, where he has been a lifelong resident. He was employed for 18 years in the housekeeping department at EMH Healthcare, and most recently, for 10 years, as department manager of housekeeping and laundry at Wesleyan Village, Elyria. [...]
Helen Gonda
Helen Gonda, 81, cherished mother, grandmother and friend, passed on to her eternal home Thursday, August 4, 2011 after a brief illness. Helen was born in Amherst, she grew up at Penfield Junction, where her parents owned Holloway’s Grocery. She graduated from Clearview High School in 1947. After graduation she got her first job as [...]
Marion Elizabeth Gordon
Marion Elizabeth Gordon, 71, of Oberlin, passed away Monday, August 8, 2011 at home, after a long illness. She was born August 6, 1940 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. She was a graduate of Oberlin College. Marion worked for American Greeting Card C. in Oberlin and then Lorain County Children Services as a Supervisor and [...]
Deacon Willie Jason Jones
Deacon Willie Jason Jones, 84, passed away Monday, August 15, 2011 at Center Ridge Nursing Home in North Ridgeville, following a lengthy illness. He was born May 16, 1927 in Alabama and lived in Elyria for over 50 years. He worked at the former General Industries in Elyria, where he was a tow motor driver. [...]
Allen W. Kiser, Sr.
Allen W. Kiser, Sr., 67, of Elyria, passed away Monday, August 15, 2011 in the Ohio Veterans Home, Sandusky. He was born May 30, 1944 in Charleston, West Virginia, and served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Survivors include his daughter, Kelly (Mitch) Henderson of Henrietta; sons, Allen, Jr. (Gayle) Kiser of Elyria [...]
Allen A. Struck
Allen A. Struck, 79, passed away peacefully Saturday August 13, 2011, from complications of surgery in Florida. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was the beloved husband of Janice (nee Chevalier); loving father of Allen G. (Julie); dear grandfather of Andrew and Allison; brother of Robert (Carol) and dear uncle. [...]
New School Year: Get your child up-to-date on immunizations!
The school year is just around the corner! Are your child’s immunizations up-to-date? Making sure that children of all ages receive their vaccinations on time is one of the most important things parents can do to help their child learn well and live healthy.
Kenneth G. Pearce, MPH, Health Commissioner of the Lorain County General Health District provides reasons for getting immunizations:
- These simple shots can potentially be life-savers. Many diseases can become life-threatening, and vaccines are created to prevent disease.
- Vaccines protect from the side-effects of acquiring major diseases. Many diseases can be prevented.
- Vaccinations not only help as a kid, but also in the future as one grows older. Vaccinate for a lifetime of health!
Check out a timetable that gives a quick schedule of when to get kids from birth to 18 years of age vaccinated, here www.loraincountyhealth.com/files/resources/When_Do_Kids_Get_Vaccinated.pdf.
The Lorain County General Health District reminds all to check immunization records and get immunized on time, but it is never too late to start or get back on schedule. Make an appointment with your pediatrician soon or visit a Lorain County General Health District Child Immunization Clinic. For schedules call (440) 322-6367 or visit www.loraincountyhealth.com/immunizations to find an immunization clinic that fits your schedule.
Routine immunizations are important For the Health of Us All… Connect with the Lorain County General Health District all school year for tips to keep your children learning and healthy. Visit www.loraincountyhealth.com, follow us on Twitter @LorainCoHealth, and join us on Facebook.
Critter Chronicles: Macy
MACY Meet Macy! She is a beauty but please read her bio carefully – she has some special needs. Macy was surrendered to the shelter because her female owner passed away from cancer. She gets along much better with females than with males. She likes kids (should be older) and even cats but not dogs. [...]
Critter Chronicles: Petey
PETEY Hi! I’m Petey and I love to have fun! Unfortunately, I found myself wandering alone and lost, but a nice woman found me and kept me safe until Love-a-Stray could take me in. Now I’m taken care of and vetted – neutered, heart-worm negative, vaccinated, de-wormed and micro-chipped. I just need a home to [...]
Animal group contends with feral cats near Second Street in Elyria
ELYRIA — As a local organization seeks to spay and neuter a large colony of feral cats, there are conflicting reports about the exact number of cats living near Second Street in Elyria. Carrie Graham, of animal rescue organization PetResQ, is heading up the efforts for the cats living around Cedar and Second streets. After [...]
Tea party activist replaces candidate for Lorain Council
LORAIN — Randy Newman has spent the past few years grousing about government’s inability to get its finances under control. Now the leader of the Lorain County 47th Tea Party will try to move from the audience to the table. Last week, Lorain Republicans named the 60-year-old Newman as their candidate in the race for [...]
Corrections officer jailed in wife’s death resigns
ELYRIA — William Dembie Jr. has resigned from his post as a corrections officer at the Lorain County Jail. Dembie is currently being held in the Erie County Jail on murder and domestic violence charges for allegedly stabbing his wife, Holly Dembie, to death last week. Lorain County Sheriff Phil Stammitti said that Dembie resigned [...]
Poker run to benefit injured motorcyclist
ELYRIA — A poker run benefit is being held for an Elyria man involved in a motorcycle accident late last month. The benefit for Tony Hale, who remains at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland where he was flown after the July 31 crash, will be Saturday, Aug. 27. A bike and car run will begin [...]
Elyria man honored after his death for inventing OmniScope
The final invention of Elyria native and renowned marine biologist, astronomer, and first director of the old Cleveland Aquarium is now part of a new, permanent exhibit at a New England aquarium. The late William Edward “Bill” Kelley Jr., a 1936 graduate of Elyria High School, is being honored with a new exhibit titled “William [...]
Tribe signs top pick Francisco Lindor
It came down to the final minutes before midnight’s deadline, but the Indians were able to sign their first-round draft pick Monday — Francisco Lindor, a 17-year-old shortstop out of Montverde Academy (Orlando, Fla.). According to a number of reports, Lindor, whom the Indians chose with the eighth overall pick, received a $2.9 million signing [...]
Girls tennis season preview
LAKE ERIE LEAGUE Lorain Titans COACH: Airyn Mealey (interim), 1st year 2010 RECORD: 5-9, 2-2 LETTERWINNERS: Marina Melendez, sr., first singles; Le’Asia Gaines, sr., doubles; Buffy Inchaurregui, jr., singles; Evan Diaz, jr., doubles; Orasha Ross-Huston, so., doubles. OTHERS TO WATCH: Kelly Schudel, so., doubles. OUTLOOK: The Titans have had an interesting preseason, thanks to a [...]
Ex-OSU coach Jim Tressel visits Browns camp
BEREA – Former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel returned to the sideline Tuesday in his hometown. Tressel, forced to resign by OSU in May, watched Browns training camp Tuesday morning between the practice fields. He talked with quarterback Colt McCoy, Browns coach Pat Shurmur and president Mike Holmgren. After practice, he shook hands and talked [...]
How UV Lights Impact Your Home’s Inside Air
Ohio’s wet spring created a breeding ground for pollutants in your home, allowing them to make their way into the coils and components of your air conditioning system. Once the contaminants take up residence in your HVAC unit, mold spores and bacteria cells will infiltrate the air whenever your air conditioner is running. This summer [...]
High school football 2011: Avon Lake set to defend yet another Southwestern Conference title
AVON LAKE — The usual goals are in place for Avon Lake as they seek to defend yet another Southwestern Conference title, which the Shoremen shared with Olmsted Falls last fall. Win the SWC. Make the playoffs. Win once they get there. But the annual checklist has another bullet point as the 2011 season nears: [...]