Midview education cost cuts spark public records clash
The Midview district and Chronicle Telegram clash over access to a cost cutting report. Huntley verbally summarized the proposal and the C T was refused access before ultimately receiving the document following a public records dispute. The paper pledges ongoing support for public access and informed coverage of education.
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Oregon plan reshapes high school to track futures
The Oregon Educational Act for the 21st Century plans a tenth grade common core plus two final years offering college prep or sectional vocational tracks. Students choose tracks with later flexibility, expand current vocational offerings with industry internships, and emphasize competency testing. Critics fear elitism but supporters cite improved workforce readiness and European models.
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National Center On Education and the Economy
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County finance crisis sparks call for home rule charter
Letter writer Bob Perkins of Lorain argues the county needs a sales tax shared by all and proposes a home rule charter to replace commissioners with an elected executive and council. He cites a May and November ballot confusion and criticizes current fiscal handling by county officials. Perkins notes his own layoff as a deputy sheriff.
Horse theft gossip and defense of a horse facility manager
A reader defends Lisa Shirey, manager of a horse facility, amid local rumors of stolen show horses. The letter praises her care of all horses and questions the allegations. It also includes a separate political note proposing jail expansion funding ideas in Lake County.
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Marcia L. Sprecher
Lorain
Why I Shop Gas by Price Not Brand
Joseph H. Boatwright from North Ridgeville complains about rising gasoline prices and accuses big oil of gouging. He notes 90 octane is the same across brands and cites a local station offering 96 cents per gallon versus national stations at $1.06. He vows to buy where price is lowest and urges others to do the same.
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Offensive toy names spark protest in Cincinnati teachers
Doris Lyle from Amherst reports a February Ottawa style complaint about Kenner’s Blitzer toys described as offensive and aimed at children. She urges parents and educators to join Cincinnati teachers in a boycott by writing to Reamer and Hasbro and boycotting the company’s products.
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Chronicle Telegram Letter to Editor Address and Fax
Chronicle Telegram invites letters to the editor for publication. Include signature, full address, and telephone number and mail to Editorial Page Editor, Chronicle Telegram, Box 4010, Elyria 44036. Fax letters to 329-7272.
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Enough with foreign aid says Reese in Orlando Sentinel
Reese denounces foreign aid and a $10 billion Israel loan guarantee arguing it harms Americans facing job losses home foreclosures and budget shortfalls. He claims 25 million on layoff watch and calls for voting out or stateside spending cuts, urging readers to pressure representatives and senators.
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