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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 2003
Page
3
The records show Cooper Hudnutt as Publisher with Andrew Young as Editor and Rudy Dicks as Managing Editor at Hudnutt founded on July 24, 1829. Patti Ewald serves as Assistant Managing Editor, guiding operations for the publication.
Lorain Democrats back Joe Koziura for the May 6 mayoral primary. Stan Dinniger and John Degan, both long-time locals and union members, seek the Democratic nod while incumbent Republican Mayor Craig Foltin faces the winner in November. Koziura, former mayor and auditor, argues for experience and fundraising edge to counter Foltin.
North Korea warned of selling or testing a nuclear device if the United States refuses oil aid and a new power plant. Li Gun said Pyongyang reprocessed 8000 spent rods into weapons grade plutonium enough for four to six more devices. Bush and Powell rejected blackmail and urged allied action with China Russia Japan and South Korea to intervene and shape talks.
Elyria residents face improved west side safety as funding for an industrial parkway advances mainly via federal grants. A firefighter critic warns candidate Jim Deery would block the parkway and return federal funds, risking emergency response times. Support for Larry Tanner and Issue 14 is urged by local figures Gary Mingee and Mark Horton.
Readers laud the new riverwalk behind the police station for views of the falls and winding river. They praise accessible design with benches and picnic areas, thank Mayor Grace for the project, and share family visits by children Autumn Bandagski and Gladys Baxter who describe their positive experiences and plans to return.
Frank Vandersommen suggests the riverwalk as a better site for summer concerts to attract attendees from across the county and state. He notes portable restrooms for seniors and opposes opening another downtown restaurant, liking existing park concessions.
Suzann Dayka Schwinn is a Lorain 8th Ward council candidate praised by relatives as a lifelong resident who returned to raise her family. The message highlights her values, respect for diverse Lorain residents, and commitment to open communication with constituents.
The writer criticizes President Bush's economic plan for not creating jobs in Ohio. They argue tax cuts allocate dollars to the rich, leaving state departments underfunded and services for children and infrastructure neglected. They call for ending tax giveaways and opposing right wing Supreme Court justices.
Elyria Township trustees planned to withdraw from Lorain County Rural Wastewater District but now may reconsider after examining 208 Water Quality Management Plan boundaries. A JEDD proposal on May 6 could route Elyria Township sanitary sewers to Elyria city, aligning with the 208 area and possibly enabling LORCO or county engineer to build and maintain sewers.
The Chronicle Telegram notes that election letters must be received by a Wednesday deadline and may be edited for brevity and accuracy. Citizens are urged to submit brief letters under 200 words, with longer submissions potentially shortened to fit space.
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