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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1998
Page
7
In the recent elections sixty one percent of school levies passed, again below ideal. The writer argues educated voters should fund schools equitably, curb costly projects, and push for state level reform. Calls for local control, budgeting changes, and potential moves away from referendums toward legislative taxation.
Tens of thousands of Ohio children do not receive free health care because many parents are unaware of eligibility. HealthyStart targets children in households earning up to 150 percent of the federal poverty level, linking them to health maintenance organizations for hospital care, checkups, dental and vision services, prescriptions, and immunizations. Local officials intensify outreach to move families from welfare to work and ensure continued coverage for kids.
Northeastern Ohio sees unseasonable warmth with a Sunday high of 73 degrees, shattering the 1956 record of 68. Weather observer Ray Diederich notes this is the longest warm spell in December, as forecasters warn of possible snow by Tuesday and chilly conditions returning soon.
Sgt. Michael Conner Sr. of Byesville received the Ohio Cross for lifesaving actions during June flash floods near Caldwell. He waded into chest-deep water to rescue a trapped woman and later saved a motorist and his dog, with a deputy sheriff noting the act’s courage while six people died in the storm.
In Columbus AP reports 58 percent of local school levies and bonds passed in 1998, with Ohio voters approving 288 of 895 measures. Senate President Finan says results show continued support for schools despite defeat of a statewide education tax. The sales tax proposal failed 4 to 1 in the May primary.
An Amherst Hill's Department Store opened at 8 am to a line of over 150 Furby shoppers. Fifteen in line camped overnight with lawn chairs as 104 Furby toys sold within minutes to racing crowds amid unseasonably warm October-like weather.
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