Plain English movement sweeps lawyers and firms nationwide
New York reports that 22 states require contracts and documents to be written in plain English. The shift challenges lawyer jargon that has long dominated leases and policies. Executives from United Technologies and insurers embrace simpler wording, while some firms resist and continue dense phrasing in releases.
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New York
UPI
Practicing Law Institute
San Francisco
Carter
Harry J. Gray
United Technologies Corp
Hartford
Wall Street Journal
Early years key to education says Ibuka and Suzuki
Patricia McCormack reports that experts from Japan and Italy argue the first three years are critical for learning. Masaru Ibuka and Dr. Shinichi Suzuki advocate "talent education" for infants, including language, math, and music, showing early development can unlock a child’s potential.
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Masaru Ibuka
Sony Corp
Early Development Association of Japan
Ibuka
Shinichi Suzuki
Suzuki
United States
Japan
Maria Montessori
U.S
Simon and Schuster
Willard Man Stabbing Case Ends With No Contest Plea
Harold D. Tackett 31 of Willard pleaded no contest to threatening physical harm linked to a September stabbing of Ellis Barnett 23. The felonious assault charge was reduced to a fourth degree misdemeanor as part of a negotiated agreement. Barnett remained hospitalized after the incident.
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Harold D. Tackett
Willard
Tackett
Common Pleas
Robert W. Smith
Ellis Barnett
Barnett
Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital
Christie Lane In Service Day at Christie Lane School
A University of Illinois consultant led an in service seminar for Christie Lane School teachers of 14 preschoolers. Pat Folland observed and planned a teaching techniques presentation for a teacher, two aides, two speech therapists and a home trainer funded by a $3,000 grant from the State Department of Education via Precise Early Education of Children With Handicaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Illinois At Champaign
Christie Lane
Pat Folland
Ms. Folland
Becky Farrell
State Department of Education
Nine Norwalk EMTs complete 27 hour recertification course
Nine members of the Norwalk Ambulance Service completed a 27 hour refresher course to recertify as Emergency Medical Technician Ambulance. Recertification is every three years by the Ohio Department of Health. The graduates are John Boswell Ralph Braker Richard Brown Roger Dixon Raymond Gough Richard Kirkhoff Raymond Lescher Earl Stoltz and Charles Sweet.
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Norwalk Ambulance Service
State of Ohio Department of Health
John Boswell
Ralph Braker
Richard Brown
Roger Dixon
Raymond Gough
Richard Kirkhoff
Raymond Lescher
Man sought after alleged gun threat to ex wife and her boyfriend
Police search for a man who allegedly pointed a long barreled handgun at his former wife and her companion after breaking into her Norwalk home Thursday evening. The woman, divorced seven months, reported the threats and stalking. In Norwalk, a car in City Parking Lot No 10 sustained interior mirror dash damage while her daughter attended Norwalk High School. Monroeville officers investigate a theft of at least 191 dollars from an employee at Faulhaber Co on Hamilton Street. Steven C. Fazio reported his wallet vanished after being used in a restroom break. Claudia J. Peace reported a blue paint job on a utility shed and linked the act to similar tagging behind Columbia Gas Co earlier in the week, with ten vehicles sprayed.
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Norwalk
City
East Seminary Street
Sharon Fouts
Oakfield Drive
Norwalk High School
Monroeville
Faulhaber Co
Hamilton Street
Steven C. Fazio
Bellevue
Claudia J. Peace
Key Drive North
Columbia Gas Co
Norwalk school board sets two executive meetings this month
Two executive sessions are planned this month by the Norwalk school board. The first, at 7:30 p.m. Monday, covers contract recommendations. The Hart case discussion follows at 7:30 p.m. on March 26, with the regular April meeting moved to April 2 at 8 p.m. A St Patrick’s Day disco at Norwalk Junior High runs 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, tickets 1.50, hosted by the junior class and honor society. Mansfield campus OSU registration for spring term offered March 21 from 3 to 7 p.m. in Room 127 Ovalwood Hall.
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Norwalk
Mansfield
Ohio State University
Ovalwood Hall
Hospital Admissions and Discharges List Complete
Hospital admissions include Mrs. Gladys Pigg of Norwalk Mrs. Erma Culler Norwalk Warren Jump Monroeville Mrs. Cecilia White Toronto Ohio Ralph Gahring North Fairfield Louis Daugherty Norwalk Shawna Dendinger North Fairfield Mrs. Sherry Casper Norwalk Discharges include Mrs. Mary Davidson Norwalk Donald Leber Willard John Winkler Norwalk Todd Wyckoff New London Raymond Bellamy Norwalk Baby Jeffery Slagle Norwalk Master Randall Grosswiler Norwalk Mrs. Rosemary Chrislip Norwalk Mrs. Alice Hewison Norwalk Ronnie Music Groene ich
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Erma Culler
Norwalk
Warren Jump
Monroeville
Cecilia White
Toronto
Ohio
Ralph Gahring
North Fairfield
Louis Daugherty
Shawna Dendinger
Sherry Casper
Mary Davidson
Donald Leber
Willard
John Winkler
Todd Wyckoff
New London
Raymond Bellamy
Jeffery Slagle
Randall Grosswiler
Rosemary Chrislip
Alice Hewison
Ronnie Music
Groene Ich
Youth Exchange Service seeks hosts for up to 19 year olds
The Youth Exchange Service seeks individuals couples or families to provide a bed meals and supervision for an exchange student in late August. Students are aged 15 to 19. Contact Youth Exchange Service International Headquarters San Clemente California 92672 P O Box 4020. Mayor Wayne Goodsite presented Joyce Sanders with a proclamation praising her for American Junior Miss Program achievements. Sanders a St Paul High senior from Huron County won Miss Poise and Appearance Award plus a $2000 scholarship an engraved silver tray two savings bonds $100 in cash and the Simplicity sewing award. She plans two years at Firelands College then transfer to Bowling Green State University to become a CPA.
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Youth Exchange Service International
P.O
San Clemente
Calif
Wayne Goodsite
Joyce Sanders
Norwood Ave
Miss Sanders
St. Paul High School
Huron County
Mount Vernon
Firelands College
Bowling Green
Kiwanis Norwalk to host open gym for k through 6th graders
The Norwalk Kiwanis Club and Norwalk City Schools sponsor an open gym Saturday at Pleasant Street School from noon to 4 p.m. for kindergartners through sixth graders. Kiwanis members will supervise, and Principal William Conway says strong turnout could extend the program through the school year.
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Norwalk Kiwanis Club
Norwalk City Schools
Pleasant Street School
Kiwanis
Pleasant Street
William Conway
JA Company Tops Again in January Company of the Month
JA Company wins the January company of the month contest for the third straight month. Gojaco places third in the regional contest and is counseled by Gould Inc. Gojaco JA Company officers include Keith Eberly as president and Kristi Smith as vice-president sales. Board members span Norwalk High School and St Paul High School with several from Edison High School and Ehove.
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Gojaco JA Company
Gojaco
Gould Inc
Jim Fresch
Steve Katz
Len Playko
Keith Eberly
Norwalk High School
Kristi Smith
St. Paul High School
Rick Fyock
Doug Brown
Dennis Stelzer, Jr
Edison High School
Cheryl Copsey
Terry Cooper
Brenda Simon
Ehove
Chris Miller
Nancy Donovan
Ted Musser
Mike Reineck
Earl Lover Jr
Steve Hamilton
Ehove Flea Market to Run April Weekend at Ehove Center
Ehove Distributive Education students sponsor a two day flea market on Saturday April 7 and Sunday April 8 from 10 am to 5 pm at Ehove Joint Vocational Center in F building. The event features over 40 dealers and supports DECA contests and the annual Employer Employee Banquet for local businessmen who train students. Public welcome.
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Milan
Ehove
DECA
Ehove Joint Vocational Center
R A T Patrol Names Officers in Clarksfield 1979
The Radio Affiliated Team of Clarksfield elects officers for 1979 headed by Jim Baker as president Ike Krebs first vice president John Gainck second vice president Melissa Reaser secretary treasurer Diane Clime communications Helen Clime assistant communications Lorana Gainok public relations Art Sidell sergeant at arms Lydia Jenny flowers The group meets the first Saturday night each month at 8 30 at Clarksfield Community Hall
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R.A.T. Patrol
Clarksfield
Jim Baker
Ike Krebs
John Gainck
Melissa Reaser
Diane Clime
Helen Clime
Lorana Gainok
Art Sidell
Lydia Jenny
Flowers
Geauga Sheriff Denies Federal Indictment Charges
Geauga County Sheriff Carl Henderson publicly denies a 15 count federal indictment accusing him of defrauding a Cleveland charity and profiting from sale of used Highway Patrol cars. He says the FBI indicted him in the newspapers and notes he is the fifth Ohio sheriff indicted in recent months.
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Chardon, Ohio
UPI
Geauga County
Carl Henderson
FBI
Cleveland
Ohio
Cleveland City Council votes to earmark income tax funds
City Council approves directing 14 million from last month’s income tax hike into a special account to repay defaulted bank notes. Mayor Dennis Kucinich warns the move could force drastic layoffs and city service cuts, vowing to veto if enacted.
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Cleveland
UPI
Dennis Kucinich
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