Foltin's casino plan mirrors faulty Lorain leadership
A Plain Dealer critique argues Ohio casino proposals in Lorain threaten the city with overpromising revenue and social costs. It notes Mayor Craig Foltin touts a painless fix to deficits, ignores tough budget choices, and warns the plan risks replacing Lorain's hard working history with a glitzy gambling hub.
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Nevada
Craig Foltin
Lorain
Oklahoma
Black River
Foltin
Ford
Baumhart Road
Mand Seas
the Plain Dealer
United States
Department of the Interior
Bob Taft
Argumen
Ohio
Cleveland
Lorain County
Fortin
Recalling the telegram in arts memory
Robert Whitcomb recalls telegrams as a link to a more civilized age of communication. He notes AT&T once stood for American Telephone and Telegraph and recalls telegramese from arrivals, weddings, and notices stripped to save words. The piece references Brevity as the soul of wit and cites a Benchley cable from Venice.
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At&t
American ‘Telephone & Telegraph Co
ST. Pauls
Robert Benchiley
Venice
Raffies Hotel
Singapore
Elyria High students bid to host 2006 OASC state conference
A group of Elyria High students presented their three year effort to host the 2006 Ohio Association of Student Councils state conference. They detailed proposals, meetings, and presentations while local business leaders praised their dedication and the potential impact on Elyria and Lorain County.
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Lorain County
Lorain
Elyria
Elyria High
Elyria Sunrise Rotary
Ohio Association of Student Councils
John Shepku
Maria Hlievska
Bailey Smith
Molly Duldessica Shobert
Chris Schneider
Pat Routa
Ely Jn
Ohio
Ohio Association of Students Councils
Frank P. Detillio Lorain
School levies pressed as weary districts seek funds
In Elyria and surrounding districts, superintendents face ongoing battles over funding. Voters tire of a dated and unconstitutional system, prompting calls to flood Columbus with emails and calls while urging participation in board meetings to influence the future of local schools and students.
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Sheffield-Sheffield Lake
Columbus
Property tax voting and education funding debate in Ohio
Local critics argue property owners should decide tax increases for schools while stressing that funds must serve core education. The letter cites rising taxes since 2004, the need for basic education over extracurriculars, and calls for refurbished town facilities and a better polling place.
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Kenneth A. Seqlak LaGrange
Jeannette Earl Nove
Lorain County voters resist school tax increase proposals
See the good that's happening in schools. With three more local school issues at the polls, a letter proposing a county sales tax hike to fund Lorain County school districts faces voter resistance. Many Elyria residents doubt the district needs more income, signaling broad reluctance to approve new operating funds or construction.
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Lorain County
Elyria
Brownhelm Community Plans School Rehab and Meeting
The Brownhelm Community Prize Committee reports active monthly meetings and growing attendance as it works to rehabilitate the old Brownhelm School. Residents urged to attend the Township Trustees meeting on Feb 22 at 7 pm to discuss a partnership to turn the building into a community center.
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Brownhelm
Little Township
Brownhelm ‘Township Board of ‘Trustees
Accountability questioned in Medicare Drug price claims
Alliance for Retired Americans accuses the Bush administration of inflated costs for senior drug coverage, noting a $724 billion estimate versus a $400 billion pledge in 2003. Critics argue the budget hides true costs, citing tax cuts and missing figures for privatized Social Security and wars, calling for honesty about long term burdens.
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Alliance For Retires Americans
Bush
White House
George W. Bush
Iraq
Afghanistan
Guidelines for Letters to the Editor in The Chronicle Telegram
The Chronicle Telegram invites letters to the editor limited to about 200 words. Writers should emphasize bravery accuracy and clarity and include signature full home address and telephone number. Criteria specify mail fax or email submission with the Editorial Page Editor and office contact details.
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Elyria
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