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Newspaper
Howland Bandwagon
Location
Howland, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1977
Page
1
Howland voters rejected a 7.9 mill operating levy for the third time, 3099 against to 2532 in favor, with March results and November plans cited. Superintendent Powers warned a second consecutive year of loss could force tax increases and staff cuts, and supporters pledged to campaign again.
Peter Rogers is named general manager of the Avalon Inn while Frank Lafferty is promoted to development consultant and remains vice president. Rogers previously led operations at Silver Lake Resort California and held roles at the Mark Hopkins Hotel Yellowstone National Park and Inn of Seventh Mountain Bend Oregon. Lafferty, who joined Avalon in 1973, becomes development consultant focusing on expansion and sales.
Howland Township officials authorized bidding for road resurfacing, a 10,000 gallon underground diesel tank, and two trucks at a meeting. $103,853 funds are available. A rezoning hearing for a 52 acre N River Rd site to commercial for a shopping plaza was set for June 22 with local opposition cited over crime and traffic.
Howland creates an unpaid Auxiliary Police Force to supplement full-time officers. Applicants undergo a strict screening process, intensive two week training, and a 280 hour peace officer course. Volunteers pay their own tuition and equipment costs, then may make arrests and carry a gun after commissioning.
The Bandwagon highlights on page 3 Romeo and Juliet photos from a junior high staging and Raymond Crawford’s piece on the value of work. Page 15 announces the Howland Basketball Camp. Editorial content includes Ralph Ingersoll Sr. on energy truths and Keith McKnight and Joan Cochran on politics and Montage. A four part TV series begins on the Feature Page, plus Gossip and Blue Kazoo CB radios. A Fathers Day Essay Contest invites 6 to 16 year olds to submit a 200 word essay by noon Thursday June 16 with rules in a full page ad.
The Surf-up Skate Park, possibly the first in the region, is set to open at 3019 Elm Rd NE in late June or early July. Builder Ed Repphun says the outdoor facility will include a 36 by 40 foot bowl, a slalom course, a pro shop, and possibly a concession stand. Safety gear will be required or rentable, and skateboarding is promoted as a sport, not a toy, with potential competitions in the future. The park will seat 25 and adjoin the Vision Center.
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