13 Jan 1999
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1999
Page
1
Linda Tripp leads Mr Blackwell's annual list of fashion and beauty icons in a light, society page style roundup. The piece highlights Tripp's influence, with brief nods to peers and the cultural relevance of the ranking released in a People magazine context.
National Spelling Bee erupts as top youth contestants are eliminated amid Jamaica crisis rumors and ongoing competition. The article covers political figures amid a broader World section and mentions a Cleveland actor filing a suit against A and W Restaurants seeking 600000 in endorsement fees.
The Chronicle Telegram reports Elyria Education Association co president Tom Below warns negotiations with the district could be "awfully hard" amid a $3.3 million budget reduction plan proposed by Superintendent E Jean Harper. Harper would eliminate at least 56 staff positions including 30 teachers and shift $1 million from the self insurance fund, funds the district may not have yet. Voters face a Feb. 2 levy decision that could restore funds, with prior levy defeat leaving the district short about $4 million annually.
Elyria Schools Superintendent E Jean Harper unveiled a plan to trim 3.3 million from the 1999 2000 budget and consider shifting 1 million from the district self insurance fund. Any move would require union negotiations and could influence hospital coverage for staff.
Elyria area faced freezing rain and slick roads as a winter storm shut county buildings and closed roads. Terry Nicholson described a two hour commute, while officials differed on open city services. Highways were blocked by accidents and closures, with Avon Detroit Road temporarily closed and I 480 shut between the Turnpike and Clague Road. Local officials urged caution as the storm delivered snow and light rain.
Sullivan man Allen Rollin, 44, is charged in Oberlin Municipal Court with seven misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals after three cows and several dogs were found abandoned and dead or near death on Stewart Road. Cows were frozen in manure. two live cows and dogs were rescued for adoption effort.
Brad Sellers, former Bulls guard and Cleveland native, visited Gund Arena on the eve of Michael Jordan’s retirement. He recalled Jordan’s hometown notoriety and how papers fueled his motivation by naming the supposed defender. Sellers, now based in Orange, discussed Jordan’s impact on the Cleveland area and Bulls lore.
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