Norma Cummings runs thriving Bait and Tackle shop in North Ridgeville
Norma Cummings started Norma's Bait and Tackle on Butternut Ridge Road after an ulcer left her needing low key work. The business grew from $100 of lures to multiple refrigerators and tanks, with her husband and son aiding stock and operations. She notes strong weekend hours and benefits from Route 10 and I-480 traffic, turning a cautious start into a seven day a week venture.
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North Ridgeville
Norma Cummings
Norma
Butternut Ridge Road
Jim
Chip
Cleveland
Stahl Gear and Machine Co
Cummings
Battle over safety service director ends in uneasy pause
Mayor Richard Noll pushes to retain the safety service director post and appoint Howard Niederst, while the council insists the mayor must choose and approve the appointee. After a costly clash and a failed French Creek bond issue, both sides hint at compromise though Niederst’s brittle position suggests he may withdraw.
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Council
Richard Noll
Noll
French Creek
Howard W Niederst
Niederst
Ridgeville notes on council dispute and local events
Niederst may back out of the picture to force council and administration to cooperate. A proposal to be discussed with council leadership next week could define the path forward. Also listed are senior programs, an exchange student farewell, civic officer updates, workshops, and club meetings in Elyria and North Ridgeville.
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Niederst
Council
Noll
Senior Citizens Club
North Ridgeville
Mel Yanik
Zwick
Charles Busser
Avon
Avon council deadlocks over architect bill for park project
Avon city council deadlocked Monday night over a 7406 overrun for park plans by architect P Zwick and project coordinator Paull. ODNR grant aided the Avon Community Park with a 50 50 cost split and a 3 percent cap for Paull.
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Avon
Ron Pauis
P. Zwick
Avon Community Park
Paull
Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources
ODNR
Zwick
Auditor clears Lorain coroner office of major fund gaps
A state audit of Lorain County Coroner's Office found no unaccounted funds and minor record-keeping issues tied to vacation time and purchase orders. The report covers April 1 1980 to Feb 28 1982 and notes early year spending before appropriation due to policy. A separate Avon council dispute over a $7406 Zwick bill ended without resolution.
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Lorain County
Coroner's Office
Thomas Ferguson
North Ohio Roofing bid undercuts Liberty Elementary roof
Liberty Elementary School will replace its roof after the board accepted a $94,000 bid from Northern Ohio Roofing Co., far less than the anticipated $150,000. The board tabled an architect’s review to June 28 to check plans and specs, while considering a potential suit against the contractor for the 6 year old building’s leaks. The district revised appropriations to 10.5 million, with most funds for salaries through year end, and praised local police and fire staff as well as retiring head custodian Beulah Hamilton and acting superintendent Dr. Ken DeLuca.
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North Ridgeville
Northern Ohio Roofing Co
Liberty Elementary
Joan
Gary Zoldes
Ron Bauer
Walter
Skip) Hoffstetter
Gary Bacher
Fire Department
Beulah Hamilton
Ken DeLuca
Jack Moore
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Joe Klinec
N. Ridgeville
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Patricia Villalobos
Argentina
Hannu Niemi
Finland
Bradley Woods
Gary Krone
Chamber of Commerce
Jim McVeigh
Jeff Brown
Marlene Flanagan
Roger Av
Dave Gaede
Dave Gilgenbach
Bill Comerford
Marion Gardner
Carol
South Central Lake
Parks and Recreation Office
City Hall
South Central Park
Sugar Ridge Road
Silver Spurs
Butler
Center Ridge Road
PTA Council
Andrea Nowicki
Ralph Winiarski
Mary Winiarski
Sue Piscitelli
Carole Knopsnyder
Devena Baldaui
New
Ohio Association of Public School
Jean Brown
Sue Salter
Jean Hayes
Mary Ann Zwack
Avon Council
Luise Monty
Coroner
Busser
John Krystowski
Thomas J. Smith
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