The Akron Beacon Journal from Akron, Ohio • Page 44

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9 Remembering Akron history Hourlong documentary to air on WVIZ will offer vintage photos, taped interviews with area residents about the city's storied past Driver soil guilty Akron man convicted of manslaughter in Springfield Twp. woman's death 'j i rV; i vlp' Judy Douglas, shown with a photo of her grandmother, is one of many area residents contributing to a documentary on the history of Akron that WVIZ (Channel 25) has produced. sentenced Aug. 17 by Summit County Common Pleas Judge Jane Bond in the death of Denise Charley. He faces two to 10 years in prison on the involuntary manslaughter conviction.

But before he can begin serving that sentence, he has as much as eight more years to serve -depending on the Ohio Parole Board for a probation violation. At the time of the accident, Zanders was on probation for a theft conviction. He was convicted in January 1993 on two manslaughter counts in the deaths of Charley and her LbW SlAMl'Buacon Journal phuUis tion WVIZ, Channel 25, believes that kind of "stuff' is appealing to many area residents. Next week, the station will premier Akron Memories, a special hourlong doc-See WVIZ, Page D2 oats and rice through a special gun to make puffed cereals. "It's funny how much stuff I remember from that age," said Douglas, a retired Firestone accountant.

Cleveland public television sta- FAMOUS FACES IN TOWN By Katherine Spitz Beacon Journal slfff writer When Judy Douglas, 57, talks about growing up in Akron, her detailed memories flow. As a little girl, she would sit on her family's porch swing, willing herself to grow fast so that she, too, could go to South High School across the street. She talks of the times her grandmother would take her downtown to shop at Yeager's, O'Neil's, or Federman's or to catch a movie at one of the three theaters. And in her mind's eye, she can still "see" her father at work at Quaker Oats, shooting Township expecting proposals Assisted-living centers now allowed by zoning By John Horton Beacon Journal staff writer Sagamore Hills Several proposals for assisted-living centers are expected by township officials now that zoning regulations allow such businesses. Township trustees voted in July to allow assisted-living centers as a conditional use in a commercial district.

Zoning Administrator Alice Kanieski said she has already been contacted about three projects, including one for state Route 82. Balanced Care Corp. of Pennsylvania has expressed interest in that site, east of Chaffee Road. A request to rezone the 10 acres from industrial to commercial use was forwarded by the township Thursday to the Summit County Planning Commission. Balanced Care officials were not available for comment yesterday because of groundbreaking ceremonies for a corporate center.

The 3-year-old company also plans to build in Akron, according to its Web site. Trustee Paul Schweikert said assisted-living centers would fill a gap in services available in the township, particularly as the population ages. There are no centers in the township now, and no building plans have been filed. "People live here 30, 40 years and then they're forced to leave when they need this sort of care," Schweikert said. "We need something here so they can stay in their community.

They should have an option." Brentwood Health Care Center in Sagamore Hills has expressed interest in building a center, Kanieski said. In addition, Forest City Land Group of Cleveland wants to renovate a portion of the former Children's Psychiatric Hospital into assisted-living homes. The Forest City proposal hinges on a court decision involving its purchase of the facility from the state. An appeals court is reviewing the bidding process. 1 Jhtm A 4 I its v-x.

i fl ra wtt; jsSl -J son. Those convictions were overturned a year later on an appeals court ruling that Zanders was improperly charged. A series of appeals delayed Zanders' retrial until this week. In testimony in the retrial, a witness who was in prison with Zanders testified that Zanders admitted seeing Denise Charley standing beside the road when he decided to scare her by driving as close to her as possible at high speed. Zanders' attorney contended See TRIAL, Page D2 Get ready for delays on local highways Work to create snarls on 1-77, 1-76.

Detours on Arlington, Gilchrist Beacon Journal stuff report This weekend's biggest traffic snarl will be in southern Summit County, where a new headache is about to begin in the city of Green. Only one lane of traffic will be open on Interstate 77 northbound from the Massillon Road exit to the Arlington Road interchange today; all lanes will be open Sunday northbound and southbound. Construction on the Massillon Road overpass of 1-77 will cause lane restrictions beneath the bridge. Drivers on Arlington Road will encounter minor restrictions beneath the 1-77 overpass. The big problem begins Monday on Arlington Road, which will be closed at Boettler Road.

The intersection will remain closed for two to three weeks while contractors complete improvements there. Detour signs will be posted. Interstate 76 west of Akron will be restricted to one lane westbound between Barber Road and state Route 21, a distance of two miles. Gilchrist Road will be open this weekend, but on Monday it will close from the 1-76 interchange to Darrow Road. Detour signs will be posted.

Motorists can find information about current traffic delays (and suggested detours) on the Internet at www.roadwise.org on the Web site operated by Road Wise, which compiles traffic construction information. Another source of information is the Road Wise Highway Advisory Radio station at 530 AM, which broadcasts daily updates on delays. Similar information is available by calling the Road Wise hot line at 800-ROAD-ALT. Electronic signs on highways also will provide traffic updates. MATT DET RICH, Beacon Journal invite? innmnir in.

By Dennis McEaneney Henron Journal stuff writer The driver of a car that killed a Springfield Township woman and her 4-year-old son in 1992 was found guilty yesterday of involuntary manslaughter in the mother's death but was acquitted in the boy's death. Denise Charley, 23, and her son, Dustin, were killed Oct. 23, 1992, as they stood at the side of Krumroy Road waiting to cross to get their mail. They were run down by a car driven by Lawrence Zanders. Zanders, 56, of Akron, is to be closing award ceremony.

In the meantime, the celebrities say they have been enjoying the city and the people. "We love downtown Akron," said Walker, who has visited many hot spots with the group. Brandon, however, is only 14 and had to skip the nightclubs. No matter. They all say their sole purpose for being here is for the cause and the kids.

Young racers greeted them yesterday with requests to sign such items at T-shirts and tennis shoes. day were from two Akron churches: the white Westminster Presbyterian Church and the black Prince of Peace Baptist Church. David Dues, 7, a first-time gardener from Prince of Peace, shared his favorite experience: "The bug catching was the most fun thing." Incidentally, David's favorite vegetables are corn and tomatoes. His dad Kevin gave a big thumbs up to the project, saying, "It's an ecumenical way for the children to get to know others from other backgrounds and faiths. That's always a positive.

I hope it grows even bigger next year." Jordan Ross, 6, from See GROW, Page D2 MATT DETRICHBcacon Journal Dennis Haskins (right), who plays Mr. Belding on TV's Saved by the Bell, is all smiles as he mingles with Soap Box Derby contestants at Camp Christopher in Bath Township. A repeat visitor, Haskins remembers some derby kids from last year. Just here for the fun of it soap box derbyv (lip Derby's celebrities donate their time to add flair to family event; they'll hang in for the whole show Gardening teaches children how to ''You don't care if I sign this?" Brandon asked, a little perplexed when Jennifer Brooks, 10, of Bristol, handed him her An Oregon girl takes deafness in stride at Derby Downs. Today's events.

Page B2. hat. Brandon's father, Tony Williams, said he has noticed a strong fan following ever since See FUN, Page D2 grow Lisa Spalding, a summer intern from Oberlin College at the Crown Point Ecology Learning Center in Bath Township, uses a potato plant to give a lesson that she hopes will take root in a group of racially diverse children from Westminster Presbyterian and Prince of Peace churches. made their debut yesterday at Camp Christopher's Celebrity Luncheon. After they wished the young racers well, they paid a visit to Children's Hospital Medical Center, in keeping with a long-standing derby tradition.

Making a new tradition of their own, the three will also appear at the Akron Youth Crusade today. The actors will be present from the opening parade to the Rosemary Quinn, retired principal of Our Lady of the Elms Elementary School and now administrative assistant at Crown Point The beauty of this powerful, 10-week summer learning laboratory wasn't limited to the obvious, planting and harvesting fruit and vegetables without pesticides. Participants also got to break ground of a different sort as children, ages 6 to 12, were partnered with children from diverse racial and economic backgrounds. So, in the process of working in the dirt these children also have put down some other roots that are just as remarkable. They were able to witness unexpected friendships take root and sprout Enthusiastic participants this By Nicole J.

De Sario Beacon Journal staff writer The actors playing Mr. Belding of Saved by the Bell, the young Michael Jordan of Space Jam and that heartthrob from the movie Clueless are all in town this weekend to support Akron's Ail-American Soap Box Derby. Dennis Haskins, Brandon Hammond and Justin Walker "We just wanted them to be able to experience a little bit of the magic of a farm," said Crown Point director Dave Irvine. Crown Point, a 130-acre organic farm, was founded in JEWELL Cardwell 1989 to connect spirituality and practical applications of ecology. It is owned and operated by the Sisters of St Dominic of Akron.

"Many of these children had never seen a garden or been to a farm before," said Sister Ecology learning center hopes real, spiritual seeds wiH bear fruit of tolerance I have long held the belief that children, all children, ought to have up-close-and-personal knowledge about where their food comes from. No, I'm not talking about Finast, Acme or Giant Eagle. I'm talking about the good earth. Thanks in large part to the Crown Point Ecology Learning Center in Bath Township, a budding crop of 100 children really do know the roots of their groceries. They had the dirt on their hands this week to prove it.