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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1981
Page
2
Lorain County residents hear rebuttals on a five year levy from 1978 to 1982 with two years omitted. Superintendent Eben Payner will explain the reporting gap in detail. Citizens are invited to inspect centers and see how tax dollars fund services for the mentally retarded and other handicapped residents.
The Chronicle Telegram details our end of year 1982 financials showing $262,000 in construction and $889,000 in operating funds with a looming need for a new levy to cover projected monthly expenses of $463,000 for 1983. It notes dynamic shifts due to contracts, grants, and inflation, stressing ongoing reliance on government funding and the unique ability to blend operating and construction monies for a mental retardation levy.
The document outlines a five-year levy ending December 31, 1982, with a graph showing assets and operating costs. It notes uncertain projections, a delayed East 32nd Street Lorain group home due to rezoning, state funding disruptions, and the need to fund operations from local sources as federal and state cuts continue.
Christine Rosenbaum a former 169 Board member defends Lorain County program for severely handicapped residents. She cites extensive parent involvement, board reforms, and strong cooperation at Murray Ridge, criticizing reporting that questions the board while urging legislative change at Columbus rather than harming local services.
Gerald Findlan, production supervisor, details a Work Activity Center client paid seven cents for two weeks. The client missed eight of ten days, with one holiday. on one present day she worked 2 percent of an hour, producing nine pieces. The program emphasizes therapeutic activities and necessary services like daily living, health, counseling, and mobility for severely disabled clients.
Non profit Murray Ridge Production Center Inc describes its board of directors focus on fiscal responsibility and client welfare. It cites six year sales of 827535 with 582766 in wages, cash assets near 140000, and 70 percent of income to client employees, outlining future growth and investments to expand employment for 100 more clients.
Vice-Chairman Mrs Jack Zagrans defends the Lorain County Board of Mental Retardation against unfounded criticisms. She asserts the levy benefits retarded and handicapped residents, notes staff dedication, and argues the need to keep services for children and adult clients at Murray Ridge.
The Murray Ridge program is praised as a leading Lorain County service, with President of the 169 Board rebutting Chronicle Telegram criticisms. He asserts uniform state auditing, county budgeting, and that the board does not handle cash, as all funds go to the county treasurer and are overseen by the Lorain County auditor.
President Reagan unveils a 180.3 billion defense blueprint featuring layered missiles, counter-missiles, stealth bombers, space satellites, and mobile command centers. The plan envisions MX missiles buried deep, hardened shelters, airborne platforms, radar satellites, and networked communications to deter Soviet attack, with first B 1 bombers and MX missiles due years out.
Jezewski Sam Kelleman was questioned by detectives and FBI agents about three robberies, awaiting surveillance camera pictures before deciding additional charges. FBI would not disclose total cash taken. Kelleman, a Ford Lorain assembly plant worker, was taken to Elgrit police headquarters after being shot.
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