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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1985
Page
5
Oberlin City Council gave initial approval to a plan reserving shares of contracts above 15000 for minority firms with 20 percent in construction, 10 percent in services, and 5 percent in professional work. A final vote is expected next month after more information is sought on contract history.
Wellington considers switching to sodium vapor lighting to replace mercury lamps for safer driving and walking. Council approved second reading to authorize EPA bids and a contract for 450 lamps, with a third reading upcoming. Installations planned gradually over the next year. Also approved a 30 cent hourly raise for Officer Lovejoy after probation. Public meeting announced for adults interested in summer recreation programs. Lois Auble named coordinator of the Wheel Fund campaign to collect pledges from village employees.
Two Sparkle Markets on Abbe Road and Oberlin Road are undergoing a full interior revamp to present a fresh appearance. Owner William Brumfield said work at the Oberlin Road store is underway and should finish by October end, with no closures planned. The changes follow a broader revamp trend sparked by local Fazio’s improvements, and the stores, totaling 42,000 square feet and employing about 100, were bought in 1979 after A P folded its Greater Cleveland operations.
Elyria parks and recreation opens eight week drawing class at Finwood Estate on Wednesdays starting Sept 25 from 7 to 8 30 pm taught by Clela Stelnicki. Quilting watercolor and other crafts offered with pre registration and a 15 dollar fee. Call Hilltop Park office at 365 7101 for details. Columbia Township raises cemetery lot price to 500 for outsiders effective immediately.
Firelands College of Bowling Green State University will host a College Information Night on Wednesday October 2 at 7 9 p m. Representatives from 64 colleges and schools around Ohio will provide information on admission and programs. Admission is free. For more details contact Firelands Admissions at 419 433 5560.
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