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Exhibit 24b(CEC)
POWER OF ATTORNEY OF DIRECTOR AND/OR OFFICER OF
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CENTERIOR ENERGY CORPORATION
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The undersigned, being a director or officer or both (as
stated under his or her signature below) of Centerior Energy
Corporation, an Ohio corporation (hereinafter called the "Company"),
does hereby constitute and appoint each of Robert J. Farling, Murray
R. Edelman, Fred J. Lange, Jr., Gary R. Leidich, Paul G. Busby, Gary
M. Hawkinson, E. Lyle Pepin, Janis T. Percio, Ronald J. Studeny,
Terrence G. Linnert, Mary E. O'Reilly, Kevin P. Murphy, Michael C.
Regulinski and Bruce T. Rosenbaum, as an attorney of the undersigned
with power to act alone for and in the name, place and stead of the
undersigned, with power of substitution and resubstitution, to sign
and file, including electronic filing, on behalf of the undersigned
acting in his or her capacity as such director or officer the
Company's Form 10-K Annual Report for the year ended December 31,
1993, and any and all amendments, exhibits and supplementary
information thereto, with the Securities and Exchange Commission
pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with full power and
authority to do and perform any and all acts and things whatsoever
requisite and necessary to be done in the premises and the
undersigned hereby ratifies and approves the acts of each such
attorney and any such substitute or substitutes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned hereby has signed his or
her name this 16th day of March, 1994.
PAUL G. BUSBY
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Paul G. Busby
Controller
RUTH A. HARNER
Signed and acknowledged in the presence of: -----------------------
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POWER OF ATTORNEY OF DIRECTOR AND/OR OFFICER OF
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CENTERIOR ENERGY CORPORATION
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The undersigned, being a director or officer or both (as
stated under his or her signature below) of Centerior Energy
Corporation, an Ohio corporation (hereinafter called the "Company"),
does hereby constitute and appoint each of Robert J. Farling, Murray
R. Edelman, Fred J. Lange, Jr., Gary R. Leidich, Paul G. Busby, Gary
M. Hawkinson, E. Lyle Pepin, Janis T. Percio, Ronald J. Studeny,
Terrence G. Linnert, Mary E. O'Reilly, Kevin P. Murphy, Michael C.
Regulinski and Bruce T. Rosenbaum, as an attorney of the undersigned
with power to act alone for and in the name, place and stead of the
undersigned, with power of substitution and resubstitution, to sign
and file, including electronic filing, on behalf of the undersigned
acting in his or her capacity as such director or officer the
Company's Form 10-K Annual Report for the year ended December 31,
1993, and any and all amendments, exhibits and supplementary
information thereto, with the Securities and Exchange Commission
pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with full power and
authority to do and perform any and all acts and things whatsoever
requisite and necessary to be done in the premises and the
undersigned hereby ratifies and approves the acts of each such
attorney and any such substitute or substitutes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned hereby has signed his or
her name this 24th day of March, 1994.
RICHARD P. ANDERSON
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Richard P. Anderson
Director
JOANNE KAPNICK
Signed and acknowledged in the presence of: ---------------------
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POWER OF ATTORNEY OF DIRECTOR AND/OR OFFICER OF
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CENTERIOR ENERGY CORPORATION
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The undersigned, being a director or officer or both (as
stated under his or her signature below) of Centerior Energy
Corporation, an Ohio corporation (hereinafter called the "Company"),
does hereby constitute and appoint each of Robert J. Farling, Murray
R. Edelman, Fred J. Lange, Jr., Gary R. Leidich, Paul G. Busby, Gary
M. Hawkinson, E. Lyle Pepin, Janis T. Percio, Ronald J. Studeny,
Terrence G. Linnert, Mary E. O'Reilly, Kevin P. Murphy, Michael C.
Regulinski and Bruce T. Rosenbaum, as an attorney of the undersigned
with power to act alone for and in the name, place and stead of the
undersigned, with power of substitution and resubstitution, to sign
and file, including electronic filing, on behalf of the undersigned
acting in his or her capacity as such director or officer the
Company's Form 10-K Annual Report for the year ended December 31,
1993, and any and all amendments, exhibits and supplementary
information thereto, with the Securities and Exchange Commission
pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with full power and
authority to do and perform any and all acts and things whatsoever
requisite and necessary to be done in the premises and the
undersigned hereby ratifies and approves the acts of each such
attorney and any such substitute or substitutes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned hereby has signed his or
her name this 21 day of March, 1994.
A. C. BERSTICKER
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Albert C. Bersticker
Director
CAROLYN T. SIEKANIEC
Signed and acknowledged in the presence of: --------------------------
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POWER OF ATTORNEY OF DIRECTOR AND/OR OFFICER OF
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CENTERIOR ENERGY CORPORATION
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The undersigned, being a director or officer or both (as
stated under his or her signature below) of Centerior Energy
Corporation, an Ohio corporation (hereinafter called the "Company"),
does hereby constitute and appoint each of Robert J. Farling, Murray
R. Edelman, Fred J. Lange, Jr., Gary R. Leidich, Paul G. Busby, Gary
M. Hawkinson, E. Lyle Pepin, Janis T. Percio, Ronald J. Studeny,
Terrence G. Linnert, Mary E. O'Reilly, Kevin P. Murphy, Michael C.
Regulinski and Bruce T. Rosenbaum, as an attorney of the undersigned
with power to act alone for and in the name, place and stead of the
undersigned, with power of substitution and resubstitution, to sign
and file, including electronic filing, on behalf of the undersigned
acting in his or her capacity as such director or officer the
Company's Form 10-K Annual Report for the year ended December 31,
1993, and any and all amendments, exhibits and supplementary
information thereto, with the Securities and Exchange Commission
pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with full power and
authority to do and perform any and all acts and things whatsoever
requisite and necessary to be done in the premises and the
undersigned hereby ratifies and approves the acts of each such
attorney and any such substitute or substitutes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned hereby has signed his or
her name this 21 day of March, 1994.
LEIGH CARTER
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Leigh Carter
Director
JEAN C. BROOKS
Signed and acknowledged in the presence of: --------------------------
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POWER OF ATTORNEY OF DIRECTOR AND/OR OFFICER OF
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CENTERIOR ENERGY CORPORATION
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The undersigned, being a director or officer or both (as
stated under his or her signature below) of Centerior Energy
Corporation, an Ohio corporation (hereinafter called the "Company"),
does hereby constitute and appoint each of Robert J. Farling, Murray
R. Edelman, Fred J. Lange, Jr., Gary R. Leidich, Paul G. Busby, Gary
M. Hawkinson, E. Lyle Pepin, Janis T. Percio, Ronald J. Studeny,
Terrence G. Linnert, Mary E. O'Reilly, Kevin P. Murphy, Michael C.
Regulinski and Bruce T. Rosenbaum, as an attorney of the undersigned
with power to act alone for and in the name, place and stead of the
undersigned, with power of substitution and resubstitution, to sign
and file, including electronic filing, on behalf of the undersigned
acting in his or her capacity as such director or officer the
Company's Form 10-K Annual Report for the year ended December 31,
1993, and any and all amendments, exhibits and supplementary
information thereto, with the Securities and Exchange Commission
pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with full power and
authority to do and perform any and all acts and things whatsoever
requisite and necessary to be done in the premises and the
undersigned hereby ratifies and approves the acts of each such
attorney and any such substitute or substitutes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned hereby has signed his or
her name this 21 day of March, 1994.
THOMAS A. COMMES
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Thomas A. Commes
Director
KATHY SCHIEKE
Signed and acknowledged in the presence of: --------------------------
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POWER OF ATTORNEY OF DIRECTOR AND/OR OFFICER OF
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CENTERIOR ENERGY CORPORATION
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The undersigned, being a director or officer or both (as
stated under his or her signature below) of Centerior Energy
Corporation, an Ohio corporation (hereinafter called the "Company"),
does hereby constitute and appoint each of Robert J. Farling, Murray
R. Edelman, Fred J. Lange, Jr., Gary R. Leidich, Paul G. Busby, Gary
M. Hawkinson, E. Lyle Pepin, Janis T. Percio, Ronald J. Studeny,
Terrence G. Linnert, Mary E. O'Reilly, Kevin P. Murphy, Michael C.
Regulinski and Bruce T. Rosenbaum, as an attorney of the undersigned
with power to act alone for and in the name, place and stead of the
undersigned, with power of substitution and resubstitution, to sign
and file, including electronic filing, on behalf of the undersigned
acting in his or her capacity as such director or officer the
Company's Form 10-K Annual Report for the year ended December 31,
1993, and any and all amendments, exhibits and supplementary
information thereto, with the Securities and Exchange Commission
pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with full power and
authority to do and perform any and all acts and things whatsoever
requisite and necessary to be done in the premises and the
undersigned hereby ratifies and approves the acts of each such
attorney and any such substitute or substitutes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned hereby has signed his or
her name this 24th day of March, 1994.
WAYNE R. EMBRY
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Wayne R. Embry
Director
JUDITH A. BERGER
Signed and acknowledged in the presence of: --------------------------
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POWER OF ATTORNEY OF DIRECTOR AND/OR OFFICER OF
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CENTERIOR ENERGY CORPORATION
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The undersigned, being a director or officer or both (as
stated under his or her signature below) of Centerior Energy
Corporation, an Ohio corporation (hereinafter called the "Company"),
does hereby constitute and appoint each of Robert J. Farling, Murray
R. Edelman, Fred J. Lange, Jr., Gary R. Leidich, Paul G. Busby, Gary
M. Hawkinson, E. Lyle Pepin, Janis T. Percio, Ronald J. Studeny,
Terrence G. Linnert, Mary E. O'Reilly, Kevin P. Murphy, Michael C.
Regulinski and Bruce T. Rosenbaum, as an attorney of the undersigned
with power to act alone for and in the name, place and stead of the
undersigned, with power of substitution and resubstitution, to sign
and file, including electronic filing, on behalf of the undersigned
acting in his or her capacity as such director or officer the
Company's Form 10-K Annual Report for the year ended December 31,
1993, and any and all amendments, exhibits and supplementary
information thereto, with the Securities and Exchange Commission
pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with full power and
authority to do and perform any and all acts and things whatsoever
requisite and necessary to be done in the premises and the
undersigned hereby ratifies and approves the acts of each such
attorney and any such substitute or substitutes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned hereby has signed his or
her name this 22 day of March, 1994.
GEORGE H. KAULL
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George H. Kaull
Director
E. LYLE PEPIN
Signed and acknowledged in the presence of: --------------------------
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POWER OF ATTORNEY OF DIRECTOR AND/OR OFFICER OF
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CENTERIOR ENERGY CORPORATION
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The undersigned, being a director or officer or both (as
stated under his or her signature below) of Centerior Energy
Corporation, an Ohio corporation (hereinafter called the "Company"),
does hereby constitute and appoint each of Robert J. Farling, Murray
R. Edelman, Fred J. Lange, Jr., Gary R. Leidich, Paul G. Busby, Gary
M. Hawkinson, E. Lyle Pepin, Janis T. Percio, Ronald J. Studeny,
Terrence G. Linnert, Mary E. O'Reilly, Kevin P. Murphy, Michael C.
Regulinski and Bruce T. Rosenbaum, as an attorney of the undersigned
with power to act alone for and in the name, place and stead of the
undersigned, with power of substitution and resubstitution, to sign
and file, including electronic filing, on behalf of the undersigned
acting in his or her capacity as such director or officer the
Company's Form 10-K Annual Report for the year ended December 31,
1993, and any and all amendments, exhibits and supplementary
information thereto, with the Securities and Exchange Commission
pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with full power and
authority to do and perform any and all acts and things whatsoever
requisite and necessary to be done in the premises and the
undersigned hereby ratifies and approves the acts of each such
attorney and any such substitute or substitutes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned hereby has signed his or
her name this 18 day of March, 1994.
RICHARD A. MILLER
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Richard A. Miller
Director
LAVERNE STOKOWSKI
Signed and acknowledged in the presence of: --------------------------
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POWER OF ATTORNEY OF DIRECTOR AND/OR OFFICER OF
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CENTERIOR ENERGY CORPORATION
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The undersigned, being a director or officer or both (as
stated under his or her signature below) of Centerior Energy
Corporation, an Ohio corporation (hereinafter called the "Company"),
does hereby constitute and appoint each of Robert J. Farling, Murray
R. Edelman, Fred J. Lange, Jr., Gary R. Leidich, Paul G. Busby, Gary
M. Hawkinson, E. Lyle Pepin, Janis T. Percio, Ronald J. Studeny,
Terrence G. Linnert, Mary E. O'Reilly, Kevin P. Murphy, Michael C.
Regulinski and Bruce T. Rosenbaum, as an attorney of the undersigned
with power to act alone for and in the name, place and stead of the
undersigned, with power of substitution and resubstitution, to sign
and file, including electronic filing, on behalf of the undersigned
acting in his or her capacity as such director or officer the
Company's Form 10-K Annual Report for the year ended December 31,
1993, and any and all amendments, exhibits and supplementary
information thereto, with the Securities and Exchange Commission
pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with full power and
authority to do and perform any and all acts and things whatsoever
requisite and necessary to be done in the premises and the
undersigned hereby ratifies and approves the acts of each such
attorney and any such substitute or substitutes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned hereby has signed his or
her name this 21 day of March, 1994.
FRANK E. MOSIER
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Frank E. Mosier
Director
E. LYLE PEPIN
Signed and acknowledged in the presence of: --------------------------
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POWER OF ATTORNEY OF DIRECTOR AND/OR OFFICER OF
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CENTERIOR ENERGY CORPORATION
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The undersigned, being a director or officer or both (as
stated under his or her signature below) of Centerior Energy
Corporation, an Ohio corporation (hereinafter called the "Company"),
does hereby constitute and appoint each of Robert J. Farling, Murray
R. Edelman, Fred J. Lange, Jr., Gary R. Leidich, Paul G. Busby, Gary
M. Hawkinson, E. Lyle Pepin, Janis T. Percio, Ronald J. Studeny,
Terrence G. Linnert, Mary E. O'Reilly, Kevin P. Murphy, Michael C.
Regulinski and Bruce T. Rosenbaum, as an attorney of the undersigned
with power to act alone for and in the name, place and stead of the
undersigned, with power of substitution and resubstitution, to sign
and file, including electronic filing, on behalf of the undersigned
acting in his or her capacity as such director or officer the
Company's Form 10-K Annual Report for the year ended December 31,
1993, and any and all amendments, exhibits and supplementary
information thereto, with the Securities and Exchange Commission
pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with full power and
authority to do and perform any and all acts and things whatsoever
requisite and necessary to be done in the premises and the
undersigned hereby ratifies and approves the acts of each such
attorney and any such substitute or substitutes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned hereby has signed his or
her name this 23 day of March, 1994.
SISTER MARY MARTHE REINHARD, SND
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Sister Mary Marthe Reinhard, SND
Director
PATRICIA TECKMAN
Signed and acknowledged in the presence of: --------------------------
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POWER OF ATTORNEY OF DIRECTOR AND/OR OFFICER OF
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CENTERIOR ENERGY CORPORATION
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The undersigned, being a director or officer or both (as
stated under his or her signature below) of Centerior Energy
Corporation, an Ohio corporation (hereinafter called the "Company"),
does hereby constitute and appoint each of Robert J. Farling, Murray
R. Edelman, Fred J. Lange, Jr., Gary R. Leidich, Paul G. Busby, Gary
M. Hawkinson, E. Lyle Pepin, Janis T. Percio, Ronald J. Studeny,
Terrence G. Linnert, Mary E. O'Reilly, Kevin P. Murphy, Michael C.
Regulinski and Bruce T. Rosenbaum, as an attorney of the undersigned
with power to act alone for and in the name, place and stead of the
undersigned, with power of substitution and resubstitution, to sign
and file, including electronic filing, on behalf of the undersigned
acting in his or her capacity as such director or officer the
Company's Form 10-K Annual Report for the year ended December 31,
1993, and any and all amendments, exhibits and supplementary
information thereto, with the Securities and Exchange Commission
pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with full power and
authority to do and perform any and all acts and things whatsoever
requisite and necessary to be done in the premises and the
undersigned hereby ratifies and approves the acts of each such
attorney and any such substitute or substitutes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned hereby has signed his or
her name this 29th day of March, 1994.
ROBERT C. SAVAGE
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Robert C. Savage
Director
E. LYLE PEPIN
Signed and acknowledged in the presence of: --------------------------
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POWER OF ATTORNEY OF DIRECTOR AND/OR OFFICER OF
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CENTERIOR ENERGY CORPORATION
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The undersigned, being a director or officer or both (as
stated under his or her signature below) of Centerior Energy
Corporation, an Ohio corporation (hereinafter called the "Company"),
does hereby constitute and appoint each of Robert J. Farling, Murray
R. Edelman, Fred J. Lange, Jr., Gary R. Leidich, Paul G. Busby, Gary
M. Hawkinson, E. Lyle Pepin, Janis T. Percio, Ronald J. Studeny,
Terrence G. Linnert, Mary E. O'Reilly, Kevin P. Murphy, Michael C.
Regulinski and Bruce T. Rosenbaum, as an attorney of the undersigned
with power to act alone for and in the name, place and stead of the
undersigned, with power of substitution and resubstitution, to sign
and file, including electronic filing, on behalf of the undersigned
acting in his or her capacity as such director or officer the
Company's Form 10-K Annual Report for the year ended December 31,
1993, and any and all amendments, exhibits and supplementary
information thereto, with the Securities and Exchange Commission
pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with full power and
authority to do and perform any and all acts and things whatsoever
requisite and necessary to be done in the premises and the
undersigned hereby ratifies and approves the acts of each such
attorney and any such substitute or substitutes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned hereby has signed his or
her name this 22nd day of March, 1994.
WILLIAM J. WILLIAMS
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William J. Williams
Director
SARA J. WILLIAMS
Signed and acknowledged in the presence of: --------------------------
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POWER OF ATTORNEY OF DIRECTOR AND/OR OFFICER OF
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CENTERIOR ENERGY CORPORATION
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The undersigned, being a director or officer or both (as
stated under his or her signature below) of Centerior Energy
Corporation, an Ohio corporation (hereinafter called the "Company"),
does hereby constitute and appoint each of Robert J. Farling, Murray
R. Edelman, Fred J. Lange, Jr., Gary R. Leidich, Paul G. Busby, Gary
M. Hawkinson, E. Lyle Pepin, Janis T. Percio, Ronald J. Studeny,
Terrence G. Linnert, Mary E. O'Reilly, Kevin P. Murphy, Michael C.
Regulinski and Bruce T. Rosenbaum, as an attorney of the undersigned
with power to act alone for and in the name, place and stead of the
undersigned, with power of substitution and resubstitution, to sign
and file, including electronic filing, on behalf of the undersigned
acting in his or her capacity as such director or officer the
Company's Form 10-K Annual Report for the year ended December 31,
1993, and any and all amendments, exhibits and supplementary
information thereto, with the Securities and Exchange Commission
pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with full power and
authority to do and perform any and all acts and things whatsoever
requisite and necessary to be done in the premises and the
undersigned hereby ratifies and approves the acts of each such
attorney and any such substitute or substitutes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned hereby has signed his or
her name this 22nd day of March, 1994.
ROBERT J. FARLING
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Robert J. Farling
Chairman, President and Chief
Executive Officer and Director
PEGGY KELLY
Signed and acknowledged in the presence of: --------------------------
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POWER OF ATTORNEY OF DIRECTOR AND/OR OFFICER OF
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CENTERIOR ENERGY CORPORATION
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The undersigned, being a director or officer or both (as
stated under his or her signature below) of Centerior Energy
Corporation, an Ohio corporation (hereinafter called the "Company"),
does hereby constitute and appoint each of Robert J. Farling, Murray
R. Edelman, Fred J. Lange, Jr., Gary R. Leidich, Paul G. Busby, Gary
M. Hawkinson, E. Lyle Pepin, Janis T. Percio, Ronald J. Studeny,
Terrence G. Linnert, Mary E. O'Reilly, Kevin P. Murphy, Michael C.
Regulinski and Bruce T. Rosenbaum, as an attorney of the undersigned
with power to act alone for and in the name, place and stead of the
undersigned, with power of substitution and resubstitution, to sign
and file, including electronic filing, on behalf of the undersigned
acting in his or her capacity as such director or officer the
Company's Form 10-K Annual Report for the year ended December 31,
1993, and any and all amendments, exhibits and supplementary
information thereto, with the Securities and Exchange Commission
pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with full power and
authority to do and perform any and all acts and things whatsoever
requisite and necessary to be done in the premises and the
undersigned hereby ratifies and approves the acts of each such
attorney and any such substitute or substitutes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned hereby has signed his or
her name this 18th day of March, 1994.
GARY R. LEIDICH
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Gary R. Leidich
Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
J. T. PERCIO
Signed and acknowledged in the presence of: --------------------------