Roses & raspberries head of the class
Roses to Sandra Watson of McCormick Middle School Wellington for becoming Lorain County’s first and only 1999 National Board certified teacher. She logged over 200 hours this year and will receive a $2500 bonus while joining a statewide education improvement coalition. Raspberries to Jack Kilroy for his ethics complaint standoff and his campaign for county commissioner amid questions about a comment on a rival’s business. Roses to Kerry Keller for showing compassion after his autistic son Peter’s near-miss on a school bus. Also roses to four young sledders who rescued two injured great blue herons near French Creek Nature Center, aiding a wildlife rehabilitator.
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Lorain County
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Kilroy
Mary Jo Vasi
Vasi
Ohio
Jack Vasi
Keller
Peter
Elyria
McKinley
Kerry Keller
Ryder/ATE Inc
Tony
David Nemcovsky
Sheffield
Chris Noble
John Hurley Jr
Metro Parks
French Creek Nature Center
Kevin Barnley
Roy Hartman
Carlisle Reservation
Letter on Foltin hiring practices and city service in Lorain
Eddie C. Edwards Sth Ward councilman responds to Lee Knowles about Craig Foltin's hiring history. He cites a fired black employee and argues Foltin did not hire minorities, asks for council and mayoral cooperation, and urges unity to improve Lorain's services and economic development. He closes with a biblical quote and personal commitment to differ respectfully.
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Mr. Knowles
Southview High School
Craig Foltin
Foltin
Mr. Foltin
City Council
Eddie C. Edwards
Sth
City of
Lorain
Report card on cities shows improving urban management
A national study of America's 35 largest cities by Governing and Syracuse University rates Phoenix and Austin top A. New Orleans lands last at G minus while cities like Washington and Philadelphia show major improvements since the 1990s. The report cites better finances, HR planning, capital management, and use of technology, noting ongoing challenges in infrastructure and contracting practices.
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Nyc
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Clinton Power and Peril Shape Democratic 1996 Outlook
Bill Clinton remains pivotal to his party with potential to build a lasting legacy. Polls show mixed feelings about his character vs. his presidency, as critics cite fund raising scandals and the Lewinsky affair. To retain the White House, he must address the personal taint and rally swing voters while keeping party unity.
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Clinton
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Monica Lewinsky
White House
China
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Kerrey
Bill Bradley
Monica
Clinton-Gore
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