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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1965
Page
7
Two Elyria School District levies, a 9.4 mill renewal and a 1.6 mill additional, would fund operations for ten years if approved. Combined they would total about 45.3 percent of local property tax funds, with estimated annual yields of roughly $1.6 million and $272,000 respectively.
Wellington district voters face a 995000 bond issue for a new high school to serve about 500 students. The two story 70000 square foot building would sit on 1.6 acres of the 128 acre sports site on Dickson Street, with a 1600 seat gym and facilities for home economics industrial arts vocational agriculture business education library and more. The proposal includes a 21 year tax levy of 3773 mills and notes state board changes may require upgraded facilities. Football field baseball diamond and track would remain nearby though the football field may move.
Avon Local School District asks voters to approve a single 8 mill operating levy for five years, renewing 7.2 mills and adding 0.8 to reflect enrollment growth and new facilities. The measure aims to maintain revenue after county property value increases, with past expansions at Avon High and Avon East Elementary cited as context.
Oberlin voters in the Oberlin School District vote on two levies on Nov. 2 1966 an 8 mill new tax and a 4.61 mill renewal. Officials warn without both levies deficits rise to 10932 by year end 1966 to 123937 in 1967 and 238137 by Dec 31 1968. If approved a 49 333 balance remains in 1966 but 19904 in 1967. The district cites rising enrollment costs and need to attract teachers. A plan to ease taxpayer burden uses PEP funds to reduce the levy by the state share about 45 mills.
The Board of Public Affairs places a 150000 bond on the ballot to run 25 years for improving and extending the municipal water works. Funds cover a 900000 gallon storage tank, a 2000 gpm fire pump, a 300 gpm high service pump, and replacement of aging lines per engineer recommendations.
Three Erie County attorneys David Daley Joseph Ryan and William Williams have declared as write in candidates for Vermilion Municipal Court judge. The measure follows late passage of related court legislation and outlines prior civic and legal service for each candidate including military service education and bar memberships.
Glen R. Dennis told the Midview School District board that a 4 mill operating levy for five years would provide about $172,000 to raise teachers salaries and fund added teachers and textbooks over the next two years. The district currently has the lowest salary schedule in Lorain County.
Dennis notes 8000 market items and state 119 funds plus 350 local funds. Midview per pupil expenditure is 326 with 154 state and 172 local, 143 below state average. A 4 mill levy would add 32 per pupil but still be below state average. By Jan 1, Midview residents will have the second lowest school millage in Lorain County. Avon Lake has the lowest.
Vermilion voters face a 323 million high school bond and a 55 mill operating levy for the Vermilion School District. The plan would add a new 12-classroom facility on a one acre site between Douglas and Sanford Streets, with a 2 year bond and 29 mills. The district expects higher enrollment, needing more staff and materials, and four extra classrooms plus a library next year to meet state standards.
Sheffield Lake School District residents will vote on a 27 mill renewal and a 4 mill additional levy to fund operating costs. The renewal, originally 3 mills, was reduced after property revaluation. Enrollment growth and a building program drive staffing increases, including 12 teachers and several administrators. The levy combines renewal and new funds into one ballot item.
Sheffield Lake voters consider a $225,000 bond for water system improvements to raise pressure via two storage towers over 25 years. Property taxes would be 2.5911 cents per $100, boosting fire protection and aiming to drop the fire insurance class from nine. Ohio Inspection Bureau anticipates a rate reduction after improvements.
Lorain County Metropolitan Park District schedules nature walks for the weekend. Saturday begins at :30 a.m. at the Lorain County Outdoor Education Center in Carlisle Township with an east side Rt. 20 sign nearby. Sunday starts at 3 p.m. at Shale Cliff Trail Center in Mill Hollow Park along the Vermilion River in Brownhelm Township. Each walk lasts one hour with optional extension.
UPI reports the Akron-Canton area to gain access with the opening of a portion of Interstate 77. The plan honors Joseph W. Childs and provides scholarships in memory of the late vice president. The project includes new jet flights and links the airport district with the east, benefiting workers and the Rubber Workers Union. Karen Taulsen of Eaton, Ohio is noted among the local figures.
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