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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1998
Page
10
A reader questions the ballot initiative to ban mourning dove hunting in Ohio. He argues the process risks trivializing ballot questions, contrasts with major issues like sales tax and workers' comp, and urges voters to evaluate substance and representation before voting. He muses on democracy and signs off with a personal note.
The ARPHIVE notes that Harvey Gittler’s column appears on Mondays, signaling a weekly feature schedule. Readers looking for his insights should expect new commentary each Monday in the series.
In Columbus, WBNS reports campaign ad cash reaching over 17 million dollars as Republican Bob Taft and Democrat Lee Fisher pour funds into television spots. Taft shows 6.13 million spent with 4 million on hand. Fisher about 10.94 million spent, 632 thousand left. Debates falter as campaigns favor air time over public conversation.
Candy Brenneman runs Candy's Weather Vane in the Center Ridge Road area of North Ridgeville expanding from her grandfather Louis Vasi Sr.'s former shop to the adjacent house. The grand opening runs Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with items spanning from $5 to $1,250 including 1940s to 1960s clothing, toys, and furniture.
Ohio plans a standard expandable jail design to help counties meet state standards and avoid high design costs. The prototype for 50 100 or 150 beds will be contracted with Wachtel and McAnally Architects. A design committee of sheriffs and commissioners will oversee features, with completion in six to twelve months.
Athens police say 201 arrests were made Saturday night at the Halloween street party near Ohio University, two more than last year’s 199. Arrests included underage alcohol offenses, disorderly conduct, false IDs, drugs, resisting arrest, theft, assault, and drunken driving. Three liquor officers were assaulted as crowds swelled to an estimated 20 000 to 30 000. Officials reported crowd size may have been smaller than last year and under 30,000, with peak activity around 12:30 a.m. Cleanup lasted until about 4 a.m. Visitor limits and dorm guest rules were in place for Ohio University students.
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