Vermilion author stirs debate in five school talks
Robert Newton Peck, a 52 year old Florida author of 24 children's books, spoke at Sailorway Vermilion Valleyview and Lake elementary schools drawing praise for engaging youths yet triggering criticism over racial jests and earthy humor. Teachers questioned age appropriateness and book sales pitches amid questions on spending. Peck defended his approach as successful in encouraging reading.
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Robert Newton Peck
Florida
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South Street
Valleyview
Lake
Peck
Leroy Brownell
Joyce Sherwood
Scott Joplin
Joplin
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Barbara Schumaker
Peek
Marjorie Fowler
Ken Schultz
PPA
PTO
Gloria Cravec
Gree Longfellow
Energy conference planned at LCCC
A conference on Energy Alternatives for the Future will be held at Lorain County Community College from 9 30 a m to 2 p m on March 29. Co sponsored by the college community education division and the Lorain Chapter AAUW, it will explore dwindling resources and changing lifestyles with speaker Elizabeth Dodson Gray of the Bolton Institute for a Sustainable Future in Massachusetts. Registration runs through March 26 in the community education division.
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Lorain
American Association of University Women
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Wellesley
Mass
Local residents listed in mixed occupations and ages
Wesley E. Houston a green keeper aged 51 of 7930 Race Rd North Ridgeville and Betty J. Konicek 49 of 214 8th St machine operator. Mark S. Turchik 26 Fairport Harbor student and Danielle G. Ward 17 360 Prospect St Wellington. Curtis L. Helm 20 240 West River St combat engineer and Stephanie L. Glass 17 162 Parmely Ave student. Dale R. Leadentam 25 286 Boston Ave teacher and Robin J. Miller 26 Valley City self employed. Ralph E. Slinner 22 6555 Colorado Ave Sheffield laborer and Karen Sue Ramsey 20 564 West Shore Blvd Sheffield Lake.
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Race Rd
North Ridgeville
Betty J. Konicek
8Th St
Mark S. Turchik
Fairport Harbor
Danielle G. Ward
Prospect St
Wellington
Curtis L. Helm
West River St
Stephanie L. Glass
Parmely Ave
Dale R. Leadentam
Boston Ave
Robin J. Miller
Valley City
Ralph E. Slinner
Colorado Ave
Sheffield
Karen Sue Ramsey
West Shore Blvd
Sheffield Lake
Automobile travel decline in 1979 AAA survey shows drop
The American Automobile Association reports a 12.8 percent nationwide decrease in automobile travel in 1979 from 1978. Triptik requests drove the downturn, with the West hardest hit at 21.6 percent and the Southeast least at 10.3 percent. Ohio fell 6.2 percent while Colorado led with a 23.6 percent drop. Wisconsin, Louisiana, California, Nevada, and Utah each fell 20 percent or more.
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Great Lakes
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Christian Women Club Luncheon and Educational Day Planned
The Christian Women's Club-Cleveland Far West hosts a March luncheon at noon Thursday at Aqua Marine Lodge Avon Lake with Alber ta Hawse reviewing Vinegar Boy II. Also featured are John Dividian of Dividian Rugs and Irish tenor Glenn Dunn. reservations by Faye Snyder or Martha Brown. Reservations or cancellations by Monday. Lorain County Senior Delegate Assembly sponsors a free educational day Monday at 9 45 am in room 227B Lorain County Community College with a slide show The Trish in America an easter egg painting demo a Lorain Public Library book display and Spanish language intro. regular meeting at 2 pm.
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Faye Snyder
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Lorain County
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Lorain Public Library
City Bank to Build Branch at Fairless and Grove
City Bank and Grove Avenue plan a new branch at Fairless Drive and Grove Avenue. Officials seek council and banking superintendent approval to replace Homewood Drive office with a 2400 square foot site featuring two drive in bays and store space by year end.
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North Ridgeville
Amherst
Medina sheriff seeks first elected term for office
Medina County Sheriff L John Ribar seeks his first elected term after being appointed April 9 to replace Neal Gray. A Democrat, Ribar is 36 and previously spent a decade in law enforcement with Wadsworth police and the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The department staffs 56, including 27 in patrol. the sheriff runs the jail civil division and road patrol. Ribar cites law enforcement as his main interest.
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Neal Gray
Wadsworth
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Benefit show for Easter Seal Society at Palace Theater
A March 22 benefit variety event at the Palace Theater Lorain features Admiral King High School jazz band jugglers disco dancers and other locals. Proceeds support the Lorain County Easter Seal Society with tickets 2 and door prizes including hotel stays and local gift certificates.
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Lorain
Lorain County
Easter Seal Society
WLRO
Ted Zaborniak
Admiral King High School
Elyria-Lorain
Easter Seals
Lorain Fraternal Order of Police
Four aging forums planned in Medina County area
Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging and the Medina County Office for Older Adults sponsor four forums to share aging conference material. Sessions run Monday in Medina, Wednesday in Wadsworth, Wednesday in Lodi, and Friday in Brunswick. Moderators include Imogene Bohannon Carl Zimmerman Donald Rowland and William Earley. Call the Medina County Office for Older Adults for details.
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White House
Washington
Medina County
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Lodi
United Church of Christ Congregation Church
Brunswick Nutrition
St. Mark’s Church
Imogene Bohannon
Carl Zimmerman
Brunswick
Donald Rowland
William Earley
Wadsworth
Milking Head Dispersal Sale At Medina Farm
Retiring from milking will sell on the farm at 6005 Fern Road Medina Ohio. Sale Wednesday March 19 1980 12 00 Noon. 41 holstein dairy cattle including 40 cows and 1 purebred service sire from Mennel Acres. Six of the 40 are first calf heifers and two are second calf cows. Ten cows due to freshen in April May two due in March and five fresh within 90 days. Cattle milked in stanchions pregnancy checked Bangs tested. Also selling 16 week semen tank NH 344 tub spreader Woods 6 rotary cutter 36 rubber matting for stanchions 3 pt boom 8 front blade leveling drag 18 bam fan 8 vent fan. Cash terms Lunch stand. Floyd Echle & Son owners 6005 Fenn Road Medina Ohio. Steve Andrews assistant 2504 Earl St Wooster Ohio.
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Mallet Creek
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Notice to Unknown Heirs in Standen Estate Case
Don W Standen guardian, on behalf of Hattie M Standen Incompetent, et al, sue GL SEVERS executor of Harry M Standen deceased. Unknown heirs and executors named as defendants must answer within 28 days after last publication to avoid default judgment. Publication set weekly for six weeks ending April 1980 in Lorain County Probate Court summons.
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Lorain County
Obi
Don W. Standen
Matte M Standen
Lecompetent, Et
Severs
Harry M. Standen
Harry M Standen
Plaintills
Hattie M. Standen
Dan W. Standen
Milo Standen
H. Jack Standen
Doris Rogge
Georgia Weyrick
Ad Dean Standen
Kipton Auction Corral Rts 511 20 Kipton Ohio March 16 1980
Kipton Ohio auction on Sunday March 16 1980 at 2 PM features a large lot of oak desks servers bookcases and chairs, plus glassware pottery silver coins clocks and extensive Mexican merchandise including wrought iron furniture and decor. Preview at noon. Master Charge and Visa accepted. Contacts Ben Warren 216-988-7640 Aitted Jones lip Asct.
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Kipton
Ohio
Elyria
Norwalk
Murphy
Oak Partners
Mexico
Ben Warren
Aitted Jones
Lip
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