Innovative programs aim to boost early learning pace
Elyria schools test extended first grade to help lagging kindergartners catch up, with 15-student classes and summer sessions. Oberlin College runs Watershed Education Partnership to bring ecology and local history into classrooms, inspiring students with guest college mentors.
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Slumbering speaker stalls cap tied budget calendar
The Capitol faces an unofficial contest to rename the 13th month as Congress pushes 12 fiscal year 2000 spending bills. Amid 1997 budget caps Illinois Republican Porter warns against deep cuts, while Speaker Hastert aims to preserve the surplus and cap framework, avoiding a calendar fiasco.
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Stop Open Burning in Ohio to Breathe Clean Air
Elyria Township Fire Department chief Ray Tellier urges residents to end open burning of yard and garbage waste. He notes that pesticides plastics vinyl and other substances create cancer risks and heavy smoke. Violators face fines, and emergency-response delays strain fire services.
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Elyria Township
Mayor’s Tax Abatement Debate Sparks Jobs Hope
A city discussion centers on tax abatements as a means to bring needed jobs. Auditor Craig Foltin opposes King Koziura, praising his work reducing Lorain’s deficit from 4.1 million to a 1.77 million surplus and highlighting Foltin’s credentials and pledge to avoid tax increases without a vote.
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Who Speaks for Creation Against Evolution?
A reader presses for balanced debate on creationism versus evolution, challenging the narrow pro evolution tone of the paper. The letter argues many define scientists variably, cites Fred Hoyle and Piltdown as examples, and suggests science and belief are often entwined with ideology.
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Foltin Favored as Lorain Mayor By Salary Boost
The Morning Journal recalled editor views from four years prior urging a higher mayoral salary to attract experienced leadership. Joe Koziura tied his candidacy to a raise, the council increased pay, and Koziura repeatedly denied plans for a hourly wage in office and opposed tax abatements, though he had granted more abatements than his critics.
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Letters to the Editor Guidelines at The Chronicle-Telagraph
The Chronicle Telagram invites letters to the editor and may edit for brevity accuracy and clarity. Include signature full address and phone number. Mail to Editional Page Editor Chronicle Telagram Box 4010 Elyna 44036 Fax 329 7282 or email ECT ohio net.
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Guns and Love Laws In a Des Moines Column
Donald Kast argues against gun blame and mocks the idea of gun bans while noting the Tex as shooting, cites Bush and Quayle, and contrasts Gates philanthropy with gun culture. He jokes about societal love and studies foreign approaches to reduce gun deaths, then praises Gates charitable gifts.
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