Amherst News-Times, 2006-01-18

              3 i publisher launches website - page 2 kids explore the pasi pag r l f).i v a ' iv x r- rn m ., : h t ? 73 en , amherst news-tim 1 . it) south grad killed in kentucky starf :f state patrol: eldridge kept authorities at bay with several high-powered rifles arc struggling to unravel motives behind fatal chain of events that led three-hour standoff and death 42-ycar-old william j. jr. last sunday. eldridge, who grew up graduated from firclands high school 1982, is remembered for playing baseball, four years basketball, member band, ski club, coaching little cavs powder puff teams. but officers frankfort patrol post 12 gave very different caricature former amhcr.it man, saying he was allegedly under influence alcohol beat his 16-year-old daughter before barricading himself home approximately eight miles cast taylors villc spencer county, ky. "he had been drinking all day, we believe," said deputy russ cranmer county sheriff's department. consumed large quantity alcohol." according major lisa rudzinski, dispatchers received domestic violence complaint eldridge's 3:02 a.m. sunday, deputies responded, meeting suspect vehicle. did not comply verbal orders halt, rudzinski said, rammed truck into two cruisers parked across end driveway. then, armed least firearms, retreated residence, she said. locked wife, three children, house guests basement while held off law enforcement numerous mounted various locations on second floor continued pago 11 ljj elridgo (at loft 1982 graduation photo right an official mug shot) diod sunday after training gun police. library workers stunned following wickliffe 'solution' by jason hawk news-times reporter jeff skaggs has seen wannabe gang members steal reference books try light libraries fire. public director totully unprepared decision counterparts made early inst week, when they banned children teens age 14 unaccompanied adults 2:30-5:30 p.m. "they must have n drastic point ever consider such move," told news-times. "i can't imagine having go length amherst." indeed, head nancy fisher mid measure desperate. "the cost vandalism $3,000 month since september," "that's lot other services going pay vandalism." times, 100 or more students nearby schools would loiter outside library's door, harassing even tripping people entering leaving. incidents included breaking windows dismantling bathroom sink faucets. discontinued after-hours latchkey programs voters rejected education levy november, putting nowhere else back streets. months mounting problems, others mandated as jan. underage be direct supervision guardian between 2:30 5:30 rowns backers won't give rich kapalin don dombrosky aro tho browns backors, which gathers each game day ziggy's sports bar. their analysis 2005 season positive, pralso coach romeo crennel, rookie quarterback charllo fryo, running ruebon droughns. should lead qb? fryo charlie frye during year, fans discovered willard, ohio, boy can scramble, remains calm pressure, isn't bothered being hit. "country strong" keeps eyos play's key receiver too long. trent dllfor dilfer contract years, dilfor's strength communication teammates. lack mobility pocket created situations whore ho simply holds ball long, say backers. dismal laced rays hope 2006 playoffs, leaders fan base die-hard fans, barely put-off u dreary 6-10 season, already vetting cleveland browns' chancos making playoffs 2006. ship sinking, it's sinking anymore. holes patched crew board," kapalin, officer club. new year's win against baltimore ravens (who slammed 3-16 week three) spirits buoyed bar where backers' president met analyze season. "we'd love still january. maybe next year they'll get wild curd. knows?" "we're improving. now we're floor, if it seven-story building." buzz surrounding local membership this roughly 324, about 150 active "more repetition, time, (frye will) solid player. he'll what we've needed along," dombrosky, "dilfer good leader locker room, just mobile enough escape ended throwing away lot." meet every gameday ziggy's, headquarters. those among hardiest die-hards tended slip out lost-cause games club officers. most believe positive news office could mean return playoff contention first time iincc ill-fated card lass pittsburgh stcclcrs 2002. finding inspiration unlikely sources bears bengals botli turned around curse-of-the-rcd sox-type streaks 11-5 cincinnati knocked stcelers, chicago will take carolina panthers course, no keen-eyed fanatic truly expecting make superbowl appearance boasts 2001, 2003, 2004 championship rings defensive coordinator england patriots. calling building there much upheaval 4-12 2004. wholesale turnover meant good-bye butch davis, 26 players roster, offensive 10 hrnwinn snnnpr ipannp w 9 wi may vote change rules board decide tomorrow whether restructure youth soccer association, move mark varouh stricter try-outs 800 participate "this something want do prepare play," "we proper skill levels sure opportunity succeed level." aysa formed five ago 400 players, doubled size, varouh. wants retonn group so competitive like ones strongsville areas. "back then you were trying scrounge play certain levels, level wasn't issue," "now balance them out." goal, news-times, transform varsity machine. agrees, implement seasonal "rating sessions" set stringent guidelines forming currently, are limited own list qualifications cuts, fair chance tech savvy helps church these days, computers simple tools pen paper 50 ago. one taking knowledge step further, displaying collective technology know-how wiring entire church, steele seniors descended. family fellowship foursquare cooper foster park road thursday internet cable tow, helped clergy install computer lab, hunt down viruses, connect jumbo screens sanctuary. sermons piped overflow seating area broadcast musical performances stage. administrative pastor jay schmitt lab seven donated computers, used teach elementary school-aged how build powerpoint presentations senior citizens jump compose e-mail. students, part steele's network communications class, "hired" midterm project, teacher joe todd. think prefer over exam," "they're actually utilizing skills lean; job, things come together classroom learning put focus." ricky rhodes john wonzel tost thoy networked al church.