The Akron Beacon Journal from Akron, Ohio • Page B001

Monday, April 7, 2014 Pioneering black journalist Chuck Stone dies at 89. B4 Ships race to investigate signals in search for missing jet. B8 Region Briefs B3, Celebrations B4, Obituaries B5, Comics B6 INFORMING. ENGAGING. ESSENTIAL.

OMMUNITY OHIO.COM/NEWS Follow on Twitter www.specialtouchcleaners.com WHOLE HOUSE SPECIAL With minimum 2 piece living room set cleaned Sofa 55 Love Seat 45 Chair 35 WHOLE HOUSE SPECIAL STEAM OR DRY! YOUR BEST BUY! 99 Thanks for voting us Best 1 three years in a row! 1 Room 59 4 Rooms 119 2 Rooms 75 5 Rooms 139 3 Rooms 95 6 Rooms 159 PRICES YOU WANT! PEOPLE YOU CAN TRUST! Rating Dinner will aid woman with cancer A benefit dinner for Karen Eriksen is planned for 4:30 to 8 p.m. April 26 at the Aster Sports Academy, 275 N. Arlington Akron. (Park on the north side of the building.) Day, our family friend Karen Eriksen was diagnosed with both lung and liver wrote Sharon Frounfelker, a member of the organizing committee. has also been left to begin this battle with no insurance.

So, while she and her family are trying to deal with her illness and the financial burden associated with it, we are coming together as a community to help try and raise money to lessen her Karen is the daughter of the late Rev. Dale O. Smith, who served for more than 37 years as pastor of Sherwood Park Baptist Church and was active in the Kenmore community. She recently relocated to Crown Point, Ind. She formerly worked at the Legacy Village Cheesecake Factory which is donating the pasta dinner, and there will be food from other local businesses.

Also on the menu are drawings and a silent auction of baskets donated by individuals and businesses. Tickets are $15. Please RSVP to ensure there is enough food. Contact Crystal King at Crystal.King@aol.com. Party at the Akron Zoo The Akron-based GASP (Guardians Advocating Child Safety and Protection is hosting its seventh annual Party at the Akron fundraiser 6 to 9 p.m.

May 4 at the zoo, 500 Edgewood Akron. Sandra Haslinger will be in the spotlight, honored for her many years of service to GASP. auctions, food and lots of fun activities are planned. Music by Patrick Ruebensaal. Casual zoo attire is preferred.

Cost is $100; $150 patron; or $1,000 for a table of eight. 5K fundraiser Plans for the fourth annual Grief Center Family 5K 1 Mile Walk have been finalized. 9 a.m. May 4 at Roses Run Country Club 2636 N. River Road, Stow, with Klaben Auto Stores serving as the official sponsor.

race will feature a 3.1 mile scenic loop through Pambi Farms wrote event organizer Cathy Reeves. Reeves and her husband, Bob, are the parents of Kelly, who was an infant when she died unexpectedly Dec. 18, 2002. The center, at 420 W. Main Kent (inside Jewell Cardwell Please see Cardwell, B2 MICHAEL Beacon Journal Cancer survivor Pat Flaherty is co-founding a cancer spirituality support group that will meet in the rectory at St.

Matthew Catholic Church in Akron. Akron Beacon Journal file photo Harriet Leaf (18921986), who worked for nearly 30 years at library, was the director of work starting in 1928. told Top By Mark J. Price Beacon Journal staff writer A kron librarian Harriet Leaf entered thousands of living rooms every day to read to children. As narrator of Tip Top Tales, a program that aired for nearly 20 years on WAKR radio, Miss Leaf earned the nickname Story Older residents might recall that friendly voice from long ago.

Through live broadcasts in the early morning and late afternoon, Miss Leaf introduced literature to young audiences and promoted reading as a daily pastime. Miss Leaf never, ever called by surname alone was a memorable character at the Akron-Summit County Public Library, which is celebrating its 140th anniversary this year. She arrived at the Akron library in 1928 as director of work and organized services that continue to this day. Born in 1892 in Rochester, Miss Leaf studied education at the College of Wooster because she wanted to work with children. A chance meeting with a librarian in Lawrenceville, made her change course.

was the niece of a friend, and the first time I saw her she was giving a story hour for Miss Leaf told the Beacon Journal years later. know what it was, but I knew just then that was what I wanted to Miss Leaf transferred to Carnegie Library School, studied with Norwegian storyteller Gudrun Thorne- Akron friendly voice introduced literature to children, promoted reading for nearly 20 years on WAKR radio program Please see History, B3 Two survivors of disease begin meetings to connect people with questions of faith Cancer support group offers hand in journey By Colette Jenkins Beacon Journal religion writer Pat Flaherty battled doubt and fear when she was diagnosed with breast cancer two years ago. But she found hope and encouragement in a spiritual cancer support group at Caring Place: Cancer Wellness Center in Fairlawn. was so helpful to be with folks who have cancer and who have had cancer. They can give you so much wisdom, insight and said Flaherty, of Springfield Township.

cause it was so helpful to me, I wanted to be able to offer a similar experience to help other people who are facing a cancer diagnosis or have faced one in the To that end, Flaherty has partnered with fellow cancer survivor Linda Herold to facilitate a support group where people can share their cancer experience in the context of spirituality. The group will meet for the first time from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday at the St. Please see Cancer, B4 The Scene DAN to the Akron Beacon Journal Veronica Euell dances with her son, Beau Jordan Euell, Firestone High School, at the Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

Akron 32nd Beautillion Militaire Saturday at Quaker Station. Beautillion Militaire presents 32nd class By Joyce M. Johnson Special to the Beacon Journal Seven area men were presented in front of 200 guests at the 32nd Beautillion Militaire Saturday evening at Quaker Station in downtown Akron. The men have been working on numerous leadership development and service projects for several months. Each beau is receiving a college scholarship for their participation in the event.

Mother of Jordan Euell Veronica Euell and father Eddie Euell had family members Linda Jones Brenda Tyler and Rita Love from Indiana in town for the event. family and we support said Love. Raevon Isaiah said, little cousin Louis is in this and here to support him and watch him grow into his Kay Isaiah said, like to 100 years marked by Akron Rotary By Betty Special to the Beacon Journal the Past, Driving the was the theme for the Akron Rotary Centennial Celebration Saturday evening. Co-chairs Cheryl Warren and Jack Harig along with Vice Chair George Rooney greeted 450 guests as they arrived at the Hilton to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Akron. Emcee Dave Lieberth gave a history of Rotary International which was started by Attorney Paul P.

Harris in Chicago in 1905, and is the oldest service organization in the world. Today there are more than 32,000 clubs in 200 countries around the world. A dynamic video presentation showed the history of the Rotary Club of Akron, founded by M.E. Harpster and Harry Bauman in 1914, with 31 charter members, who met at the Portage Hotel In 1924, Walter Hoyt and Hezzelton Simmons founded the Akron Rotary Camp so kids with polio and cerebral palsy could have a camp experience just like other children. Today the Rotary Camp, located on Rex Lake, serves children and adults with special needs, providing activities for over 1,700 campers in 2013.

Executive Director Dan Reynolds and the camp staff Guests sign time capsule and delve into yesteryear College scholarships are to be given to each beau Please see Rotary, B4 Please see Party, B4.