Grafton mayor defends proposed tax increase plan
GRAFTON Mayor Tom Smith defended a 1.5 percent income tax on a May ballot, insisting the list of proposed uses was not binding. He and Councilman Sam Laurie argued the plan would fund a refurbished aerial snorkel for fire safety, park improvements, and a water detention basin to address chronic flooding while seeking state grants.
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Alvin Carpenter
Carpenter
Sam Laurie
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Laurie
Laura
County trustees urge renewal of federal revenue sharing
Lorain County Association of Township Trustees and Clerks plans letters to U S Representatives urging renewal of federal revenue sharing funds. President Ken Roth cites fair tax distribution. officials warn Reagan budget could end payments in October 1985. Sheriff Mahoney notes impact on department finances without funding. commission sends member to Washington to lobby.
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Lorain County Association of Township Trustees
Congress
Ronald Reagan
U.S
Don J. Pease
D-Oberlin
Kenneth Roth
Columbia Township
Carlisle
Betty Blair
Ohio Township Association
Lorain County
Herb Jacoby
Leonard Reichlin
Washington
National Association of County Commissioners
Jacoby
Martin Mahoney
Cable TV expansion eyed for Spencer residents
Spencer villagers approve study sites for a cable tower, two satellite dishes, and a small building with 22 channels including HBO and Showtime. Service would reach village borders and Old Mill Road. final site decision expected at Feb 27 council meeting. Lorain Medina Rural Electric Co op to relocate poles for clearance once installed. No startup date announced.
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Bill Bartell
Cablevision
Lodi
Bartell
Tom Gehring
HBO
Showtime
Old Mill Road
Gehring
Lorain-Medina Rural Electric Co-op
New London Quizzers Lose After Tie With Margaretta
New London High School quiz team finished season by losing to Margaretta 29 to 28 after officials overruled questions. Edison leads standings with 109 points, followed by Sandusky St. Marys 97 and Huron 96 with Margaretta at 72. New London players were Brian Petroff Kevin Landis Bret Cooke and Jay Van Sickle.
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Vermilion
Brian Petroff
Kevin Landis
Bret Cooke
Jay van Sickle
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