Teen sage writes touching poem by young poet Jason Lehman
In a Dear Abby exchange, Irene Lehman of Florida shares a 14 year old nephew Jason Lehman of New Haven Connecticut whose poem Abby agrees is extraordinary. Abby confirms the author and plans to publish the piece noting the teen's mature perspective.
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Irene Lehman
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Dear Abby and anti social responses in spring to winter
A reader confesses dislike of socializing and seeks a diplomatic, all purpose reply. Abby suggests a polite line such as Thank you very much but I have other plans and notes practical alternatives like reading or watching TV. Also promotes Abby's Cookbooklet offer with ordering details.
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Ohio governor proposes tax hike to fund education reform
Gov. Richard Celeste backs a 1 percent increase in corporate and income taxes to raise about 1.8 billion dollars for Ohio schools. He seeks a constitutional amendment and a companion bill to improve accountability while boosting primary, secondary, and higher education funding.
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Education tax plan faces local boards in Ohio
Berea and Celeste clash over a proposed 1 percent state income tax increase to fund schools. Board President Eileen Herold and Vice President Kathy Chapman led 40 district representatives in Cleveland to urge consideration of district needs, with concerns ranging from Cleveland’s dropout rate to Berea’s aging buildings.
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Kathy Chapman
Cuyahoga County
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Cleveland
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Berea
Amherst Library levy on May ballot in Amherst election
Amherst School District voters will see a 0.55 mill renewal for Amherst Public Library on the May 2 primary ballot. Board member Klaus Bauer voiced reluctance, citing too many tax issues, while others noted four measures facing Amherst voters within the city.
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Lucille Pierce
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Lorain
Wo-ed school to host Jr Girl Scout workshop
About 200 junior Girl Scouts from Lorain Erie and Huron counties will gather at Lorain County Joint Vocational School for a Saturday career workshop. Fifth and sixth graders will work in vocational labs, tour carpentry and child care classes, and hear speakers on non traditional careers. The event, coordinated by Linda Brass and Alice Osborne, ends with pursuit of a Junior Girl Scout Career Badge.
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Oberlin
Erie Shores
Linda Brass
Lorain County
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