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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1977
Page
5
Roughly 96 percent of Ridgeville students are immunized against diphtheria, mumps, tetanus, polio and measles. About 200 pupils lack records or protection, prompting officials to consider excluding unvaccinated students from classes while awaiting board action.
NORTH RIDGEVILLE council ended months of debate by voting to pay hospitalization premiums for all city employees from October to December. About 60 fulltime workers will receive a refund with the March paycheck. The fringe benefits cost $6,463. The ordinance passed 6-1 with Carte opposing after rejecting a police and fire only plan. Carje argued for broader coverage. Mayor Stuart warned it could derail negotiations. Additional actions included disaster relief forms for blizzard damages and possible water-rate increases, plus bids for four police cruisers.
Wellington officials and Red Cross representatives met to draft an emergency plan for the village. Arthur Meade noted floods pose a greater risk than blizzards and stressed advance prep. The plan anticipates 1800 people at a middle school shelter and outlines roles for VFW, American Legion, Scouts, police, fire, and radio operators.
The Columbia trustees lauded the Lorain County Sheriff's Dept emergency dispatch system used for Columbia Township. A letter will be sent to Sheriff Vernon Smith thanking him for service to the community. Zoning issued nine permits in January with 160.95 dollars in fees. Meetings set for February 13 at 7:30 pm about widening Nichols Road right of way. Fire department reported January rescue runs and five calls. Southwest General Hospital annual meeting is March 2. An offer for free towing service was received.
Wellington council discussion over Johns Street paving angered residents who believed they signed for cost estimates rather than approval. Beverly James of Middle Street, facing a $3700 estimated side lot assessment, voiced objection to the project's cost.
Wellington schools plan split sessions with most classes at the Middle School now heated by fuel oil. The high school is unused due to gas curtailment, while Westwood and kindergarten students shift to Westwood for the day. Bus and shuttle plans for transport and staggered hours are outlined by Supt. Slaymaker.
SPENCER The 12th Engineers Battalion of the Ohio National Guard exits Spencer today after finishing snow removal and road opening work in Spencer and Hummer townships. Maj. Darrell Arndt praised soldier morale and noted 71 of 376 guardsmen were operating in Portage Wayne Ashland and Medina counties with planning for possible future mobilization if thaw causes flooding. School buses to resume serving Black River districts pending gas crisis impacts and potential split sessions.
A volunteer staffed Republican Party office is opened at 25590 Center Ridge Rd Suite 203 to coordinate local party activities. Helen W Hurst and Vi Kirby will staff the office for the North Ridgeville Republican City Committee. The North Ridgeville Church of God will sponsor a paper drive February 9 to 17 with a truck in the church lot, kept unlocked for donations. A Wilcox Elementary PTA meeting set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday was canceled due to cold, with no reschedule date given. The Welcome Wagon Club will host a Valentine’s Day party at Liz Simmons home February 12 at 35895 Laurel Circle. reservations through Annette Rini at 5335 Wallace Blvd.
North Ridgeville adopts a three day week for middle and high schools starting tomorrow with Monday Wednesday Friday classes 8 am to 3 pm for high school and Tuesday Thursday Saturday 9 am to 3 35 pm for middle school. elementary schools remain five days. High school services move to middle school. no hot meals. legal opinions sought on salaries for staff missing work.
Creston livestock sale saw 1511 head traded with calves strong above 60 dollars and tops near 79 dollars for select calves. Hog market active with top hogs around 40 dollars, steers and heifers selling well, cows and bulls firm near high bids. Separate NOACA notice announced a public meeting at Holiday Inn Rt 37 to discuss a federal clean water and wastewater program, postponing a prior Hinsdale meeting.
In a North East South West deal, East wins a startling heart defense by playing the eight of hearts at trick one instead of the jack, preventing a no trump contract from making. Declarer is forced to eight tricks as diamonds and hearts are misrouted, demonstrating a dramatic though not entirely new idea. Tomorrow: Bull's-eye.
George Hodge president of the Western Heights Improvement Association warned the city of civil rights action unless minorities are hired in police and fire departments. He criticized the “shameful lack” of black representation, promising to seek local settlement with the city’s good conscience.
Four area Ohio Highway Patrol troopers and nine others from the patrol's 100th academy class are assigned to local posts. Notable names include Dianne L. Harris first female trooper and sons of retired troopers Matthew M. Manly and Frank C. Nedreski II, plus Mark W. Zorn at Fremont. Posts receiving graduates include Castalia, Elyria, Norwalk, and Sandusky with multiple officers named. Local officials discuss hiring three to five new firemen and four more policemen, emphasizing minority representation and dispute over selection from top of eligibility lists.
Norman Mailer will present the Oscars in the writing categories during the March 28 ceremony, announced by producer William Friedkin. Stan Winston sued David Wolper Productions alleging Roots credit issues and breach of contract for Leslie Uggams makeup. Winston seeks $3 million in damages and a court order halting further airing until credits are corrected.
Liz Mason an Order Correspondent in United States Steel Lorain Cuyahoga Works coordinates order status from receipt to shipment to ensure on time delivery. She notes the delivery record is strong and highlights teamwork with production planning to satisfy automotive customers.
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