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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1979
Page
11
Vermilion council unanimously overrode Mayor Jim Odoms veto of a 70000 pay raise package for city employees. The vote followed warnings of a 250000 debt next year pending an election on a 1 tax levy. Finance Director Chris Fisher warned deficits could reach 250500 if forgiveness changes or tax credits alter revenue.
In Middleburg Heights the Holiday Inn hosted the seventh annual Carnival of Model Railroading sponsored by the National Model Railroad Association. Bob Glaze, a North Royalton observer, explained the hobby’s cost and modular displays while sharing his engineer past and passion for trains.
Amherst school board treasurer Salah Elhindy faces a veto on attending a four day school management conference after a vacation disrupted unfinished duties. The board debated the issue October 17 and Oct 10, with President Connie Opferman seeking to resolve the matter by possible authorization later. Elhindy condemns the move as harassment and says no specific unfinished duties are identified.
Rep Don J Pease D Oberlin spoke to the Greater Elyria Commerce and Industry Association at their annual dinner in Oberlin Monday night. He urged quick federal action to solve energy problems and outlined ongoing federal efforts.
A list details numerous couples and pairs including Phillip Clark and Annette Ratliff both residents of nearby towns, with trades such as electrician and dispatch clerk. The document also mentions Albert Konicek and Ramona Elingsworth, and other pairs with roles from bricklayer to registered nurse.
A 17-year-old youth was injured and a Vermilion patrol car damaged after a high speed chase that began in Vermilion and ended on Mason Road west of town. Units from Huron, Milan police and the Erie County Sheriff's Department joined. the youth reportedly overturned his car in a corn field near Milan and was treated at Lorain Community Hospital before being taken to the Erie County Detention Home.
Oberlin council members Geraldine Donaldson and Richard Lothrop drew criticism from fellow councilman David Sonner after attending a candidate meeting and arriving late to a council session. Sonner warned a quorum could be jeopardized while Donaldson defended constituents’ duties. Lothrop offered no comment. The remark references a theatre analogy about praising the debut show.
Authors Roni Sue Malin and Judy Ruderman offered bizarre services in their book Only in L A including rent a movie set and pickets. On a Sunday they staged a party hiring Baby Cakes Babs to pop out of a cake, a performer whose business is cake appearances.
Eight property owners on Elyria South Logan Street must install sidewalks within 30 days or the city will do the work and bill them. After hours of debate, the council adopted a resolution naming 15 lots and set a deadline. Residents pressed for action citing children walking in the street to school.
Wellington village council on Monday night approved engineering work to pave Johns Street from Union Street to the utilities building. Front-foot assessments fall on property owners, with a future decision pending for the remainder of the street. Estimates run about 70 dollars per front foot, with blacktop as an alternate bid.
City council hears residents oppose mobile home provisions in the proposed zoning code prompting mayor to take the section under advisement. Several owners claim the rules would devalue property if ownership transfers exit spouses. Various property owners request industrial or commercial zoning adjustments.
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