Celeryville Growers Handled Like Cattle Says Poverty Official
A Reflector report says muckland vegetable workers in Huron County were treated like cattle, prompting a reaction from Bourma Bros. growers led by Bob Bourma. The 600 acre operation hires 250 seasonal workers, with many families living in company housing and children 14 or older working alongside parents. Wages run about 60 a week for men and 43.5 to 48.5 for women, with some families earning up to 350 weekly in peak times.
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Meet Your Man in the Classifieds Business Services
Classified note invites readers to browse Business Services in search of a serviceman or repairman. The brief promotes finding skilled tradespeople via the section for reliable help and contact options.
Huron County Shows Higher Buying Power in Survey
A national Survey of Buying Power report by Sales Management finds Huron County has above average disposable income and retail sales. Total net income after taxes rose 7.3 percent to 102.705 million, while sales volume reached 68.518 million, outpacing the previous year and the national rate. The buying power index for the area stands at .0235, indicating its share of national business.
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United States
Park Board Interviews Applicants for Norwalk Recreation Director
Norwalk park board, chaired by Robert Mason, interviews applicants for park and recreation director. The first candidate was grilled Tuesday night with more sessions planned. James Iron, interim director, may serve until September 1, while Thomas Butler resigned last spring and Iron was hired for the summer.
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Western Reserve High School
Four Drivers Cited for Speeding by Norwalk Police
Norwalk police issued four speeding citations. Carlene B. Matt, 19, of Huron on Cline Street faces Mayor's Court at 8 p.m. Thursday. Albert P. Kendall, 48, of Gibbs on East Main Street has a $15 waiver. John W. Cole, 25, of Lisbon on Benedict Avenue has a $20 waiver. Marjore E. Leber, 21, of RD 1 on Cline Street has a $10 waiver.
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Huron
Cline Street
Mayor’s Court
Albert P. Kendall
Gibbs
East Main Street
John W. Cole
Lison
Benedict Avenue
Marjore E. Leber
RD 1
New Kroger Market At Willard
Structural steel for a new Kroger market arrived in Willard and plans call for the store and two related units including a hardware store to be completed by late fall. The $250,009 building will be built by Sofios Properties of Norwalk on the city parking lot east of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad YMCA on Woodland Avenue. The store will be about 8,209 square feet facing a paved lot for 80 cars.
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Woodland Avenue
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Toledo
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