Fantasy Land miniature world on display at Eastwood Mall
A Girard couple spent sixteen years building Fantasy Land a detailed miniature amusement world with a moving roller coaster and tiny village. After Arthur Manny’s death on Sept 17 his wife described their retirement project now owned by Bob Megerle of Megerle Amusement Company in Girard and on display through Christmas behind Santa’s Palace.
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Fastwood Mall
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Manny
Youngstown Sheet and Tube
Girard Amusement
Teaching jobs not scarce says Youngstown State record
Records from YSU Teacher Placement Service show 700 candidates registered from Sept 1971 to Sept 1972, with 41 elementary graduates still available as of Nov 3. Most demand remains in Ohio and nearby states, while Florida cancelled interviews due to applicant overage.
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KSU plans study led by commuter student office
Kent State University's off campus student affairs unit plans a winter quarter pilot to aid commuting students. After a study by Tom Stahl, 75 to 100 walkers living off campus may move into residence halls to improve interaction and support for nonresident students facing financial and time limits.
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Kent State University
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Vienna Kiwanis Halloween fete for 150 at Baker Elementary
About 150 parents and children attended the Kiwanis Halloween party at Baker Elementary School. Prizes were awarded for best costumes across age groups from under two to third grade with many named winners such as Shannon Scott Jill Banner Brian Cross Mike Moy Todd Barr Kari Banner Ann Finamore Jeff Harris Tracy Francis Kim Mizicko Jim Greiger Carla Lumley Pat Rappach Bill Fisher Mike Kelley Cindy Greco Paula Kovacs.
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Elections Board to revise vote calculation procedures
The Elections Board plans to revise election night counting methods after issues with unofficial tallies. Absentee ballots may be counted at the board before or on Election Day if approved by the Secretary of State. Two tabulators will operate at machines to double check counts. Additional paid help will assist, with training required for all workers.
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Board of Elections
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James named Ohio's top grid coach in Dispatch poll
Don James of Kent State, who led the 1972 MAC football champions, won 15 first place votes and appeared on 30 of 33 ballots in the Columbus Dispatch coaches poll. Heidelberg coach Pete Riesen led an undefeated season, while polling place changes were discussed and a 24 hour guard was placed at voting machines amid a recount.
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Ohio nursing homes halt welfare patients over flat rate dispute
About 439 of Ohio's 1100 private nursing home operators will not accept new welfare patients until the Welfare Department agrees to continue a per diem flat rate contract. Under a new rule, homes must disclose per patient costs to qualify for up to 15 dollars in state reimbursements. those refusing cost data face a flat rate below 15 dollars.
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State Department of Welfare
Safe Christmas season safety tips from the FDA
The FDA Bureau of Product Safety offers two categories safety guidance for toys and decorations. Tips cover choosing age appropriate toys, checking for labels, avoiding sharp or loose parts, and ensuring toys are nonflammable. Decorations advise flame proof papers and avoiding lead or lead covered trimmings and avoiding breakable or candy resembling items. Free booklets and a banned toy list are available by writing Consumer Product Information in Washington DC.
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Washington, D.C
PELL IN LOVE WITH RAILROAD FLAT TOWN CALIFORNIA
Mike Bonomi and wife bought most of a historic Mother Lode settlement in California after falling in love with the area. He purchased 3.3 acres and several buildings including a two story grocery post office and a real estate office. The town’s name comes from a miner who built a wooden track for a mule to move gold gravel to washing reservoirs.
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