Lorain County Vocational School lands record grant
Ohio State Board of Education grants 5.28 million for Lorain County Vocational School district the largest ever in the state lifting total funding to 14.76 million. The funds will quadruple capacity from 800 to 2700 students with construction near Oberlin and surveys to guide future expansion including an Oberlin facility or a second school in the north county.
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State Board of Education
Lorain County
Martin Ssex
Montgomery County
Essex
Wo-ed
William R. Burton
Burton
School Management Institute
Oberlin
Boards of Education
Robert Knudsen
13Th
Sheffield-Sheffield Lake
Old Avon depot moves to site for museum debut
The Avon Historical Society completed a six year fundraising effort to relocate the Nickel Plate Road depot to a permanent exhibit site east of Schwartz Road fire station. The building will house local history displays for students and residents, with ledgers dating to 1862 among items retained by members. Secretary Mrs. James Thibo helped escort the depot part way by bicycle.
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Avon
Nickel Plate Road
Novotny Movers
The
Historical Society
New Schwartz Road
Old Avon Township
James Thibo
Delbert Fischer
Richard Voigt
Glenn Cox
Teacher resigns over choir space dispute at Southview High
In Lorain 15 students cited lack of choir room space and administration cooperation as the reason behind Southview High School music teacher Judith Thomas resigning for health reasons. Thomas alleges she was pressured to listHealth as cause. principal Ballish and personnel director Reese deny coercion. The board requested a report on the controversy at the next meeting.
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Lorain
Southview High School
Board of Education
Southview Choir
Judith Thomas
Thomas
Reese
Ballish
Southview
Shelley Petrillo Courage Inspires Elyria Community Card
Dear Russ Dear Dr Smittle praises Shelley Petrillo a 21 year old woman seriously injured in a Sept 24 1969 traffic accident. Her mother June Petrillo active in the Northern Ohio Chapter of the MS Society and Shelley an Elyria High art major. Her Christmas card speaks of friendship beyond seasons and life. Turn to page 14 Col.
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Shelley
George B. Smittle
Elyria City Schools
Dr. Smittle
Shelley Pvedeen
Pasadena Ave
June
Orlando A.) Petrillo
Northern Ohio
Rise in Lorain County court cases highlights workload
Judge John D. Pincura reports 431 criminal cases filed in Lorain County Common Pleas Court last year, doubling the decade prior. The data covers 1961 to 1970, showing more jury trials and appeals as civil rights guidelines affect proceedings.
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Lorain County Common Pleas Court
John D. Pincura
US Supreme Court
Kelly
Mikus
Henry P Webber
Pincura
Webber
Elyria Council Approves Amended Temporary Funds
City council approves an amended temporary appropriations ordinance totaling 2 166 920 to cover first quarter expenses until a permanent budget is enacted. The measure, slightly above the finance committee version, includes corrections and minor additions. Mayor Reichlin expresses satisfaction as the note for 49th Street bridge construction is renewed at 250 000.
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Elyria
Scribner L. Fauver
Nother Action Council
49Th Street Bridge
Arehive
Reichlin Denies Spike in Job Reports Amid Election Filing Date
Elyria Mayor Leonard P. Reichlin, facing rumors of a new position with the incoming Ohio Democratic administration, says no decision has been announced. He cautions readers to wait until February 3, the filing deadline for candidates, for clarity on his political future. His current four year term ends this year after prior two year service.
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Leonard P. Reichlin
Elyria
Reichlin
Elyria Considers Joining Lorain County Garbage District
Elyria City Council passed an ordinance of intent to join the proposed Lorain County garbage and refuse district if economically feasible. County commissioners said the district will serve areas wishing county disposal and could collect up to 90 000 tons in the first year.
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Elyria
Lorain County
Loraine County
Jack R. Gray
D-4
Council
Elyria seeks equipment totaling 600000 for 1971.
Safety Service Director Tracey briefed Elyria council on $78,300 in equipment requests including two garbage packers at $44,000 a bucket lift truck for forestry at $25,000 a sewer fodder $4,800 and a $4,500 utility register. Delivery could be 45 to 60 days if ordered soon, with items split to health and finance committees.
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Tracey
Elyria Council
Safety Service
James
Forestry Department
Dannrtman
Council
U S Steel to Recall 77 Workers in Lorain
U S Steel Corp plans to recall 77 workers at the East 28th Street plant by the end of next week. Rehiring will start within a day or two as furloughed workers return amid improving demand and stockpiling by customers.
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Lorain
U. S. Steel Corp
East 28Th Street
Fifth Grade Drama Produced for Innova tive Curriculum
Fifth grade students from Gates Elementary School wrote a video taped drama produced by Elyria High School students for the Elyria Project. The Daniel Boone drama was a social studies project by the fifth grade class taught by Francis Jones. Mrs Ralph Ely said parents may attend the presentation at Gates School tomorrow at 2 p.m.
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Gates Elementary School
Elyria High School
Elyria
Gates School
Daniel Boone
Francis Jones
Ralph Ely
Lorain Incumbents Jaworski and Kaurich Seek Reelection
Lorain County officials report councilmen Steve Kaurich and Robert Jaworski have filed for second terms. Jaworski, 42, of 2916 Marshall Ave, owns Jaworski Aluminum Co and has five children with his wife Florence. Kaurich, an office manager at Retail Credit Co, and his wife Catherine reside at 3128 Regina Ave.
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Lorain
Steve Kaurich
of Jaworski Aluminum Co
Florence
Kaurich
Retail Credit Co
Catherine
Regina Ave
Sheffield council reelects Bodnar after cellar talks
Sheffield council reelected William Bodnar to a second term after a 14 hour postponement and a secret cellar executive session. The vote ended 3 to 2 with Bodnar defeating Lenin Pando as Rosemary Schwartz opposed.
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Sheffield Council
Bodnar
Sheffield
William Bodnar
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