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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1981
Page
9
Lorain detectives have interviewed 17 current and former building department staff about missing 51 contractor license applications from 1974 to 1979. No suspects named. two contractors were indicted by a county grand jury.
Vermilion officials and residents debated growth at a council meeting with Otis Beck urging higher tap-in fees for water and a curb on development. Ward 4 councilwoman Jean Stemple and others warned growth strains the water plant and city services, suggesting tax measures for developers and a balanced future with an industrial base. Some residents supported progress if utilities keep pace and the city preserves its character amid rising congestion.
St Joseph Hospital in Lorain honored volunteer Kathryn Dobbs as Volunteer of the Year at the annual recognition. Executive director Ronald Streem and Sister Helen Bonham presented a 5500 hour service pin an orchid corsage and a certificate of appreciation for her hospital service plus involvement in the auxiliary coffee shop arts and crafts program and patient escort services.
Westlake City Council passes raises for 1982 council members, sets up a city planning department with a seven percent raise starting April 1982 and higher salaries in 1983. The plan includes keeping part time planning director Ken Crandall as a trainer and consultant while budgeting 25 thousand dollars for the new role. The action follows a charter amendment requiring budgeted raises 45 days before primaries. Mayor Ted Busch cites development and growth as motivations. North Ridgeville-Lake Ridge Academy to host annual student art show Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m.
A public meeting for parents, school employees and community residents will be held May 13 at 3 p.m. in the Elyria City Schools Administration Center to discuss special education programs and the federal funds supporting them locally. Attendees may offer suggestions on the programs.
The Lorain OES chapter will sponsor a skating party Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Skate World 4932 W Erie Ave. Adults pay 2.50, children under 12 pay 1.75. Public invited. Prizes will be awarded. For info call 245-1192 after 4 p.m. or 288-0607.
Berea police report seven vehicles valued about 70000 were taken in four days from apartment complexes a dealership a private home and lots including a lot in front of the police station. Three cars from Toth Buick were recovered with the Riviera found stripped in Bath. investigators suspect a stolen car ring operating in the area.
In Oberlin Municipal Court Walter Podlich of 2B8 E College St faced rape and gross sexual imposition charges. The prosecution dismissed the case Wednesday. Police had arrested him March 18 in connection with alleged rape of a child under 13, according to the mother who filed the charges.
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