Highland Board Backs School Payroll Gear Change
The State Board of Education rejected a proposed computerized payroll service for Highland School District, prompting the board to buy an accounting machine for 11183 dollars to handle payroll. The current cash registers will be used for classroom work until a new machine arrives. The district also raised lunch prices after reporting a 6200 dollar deficit last year.
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Highland School Board
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Sharon Judy Setzko Crowned Queen at Sharon Horses Show
Sharon Judy Setzko of Medina, a Medina High School graduate and Medina Community Hospital employee, was crowned queen of the 19th Sharon Horse Show in Sharon Center on Saturday. She represents Medina in a local equestrian event drawing regional attention.
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School lunch prices rise as district lists staff rates
New lunch prices set for elementary students 35 cents daily and 1.50 weekly, high school 40 cents daily and 1.75 weekly, staff lunches 55 cents daily and 2.50 weekly. Supt. Vermillion cites need to return lunch program to profitability amid anticipated state funding shortfalls. Board notes resignations and new appointments, EMR program revisions, teaching contracts, and upcoming meetings.
City approves 0.5% income tax for residents and workers
In a 6-1 vote the Medina council approved a half percent municipal income tax to take effect Oct 1 1972. Councilman Fred Fri Jr opposed with no stated reason. Residents object to emergency passage and tax use for a municipal building and police.
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Litchfield Band Members Reserve for Medina County Night
Litchfield Band members and families sent in coupon reservations for Medina County Night at Blossom Music Center on Tuesday, Aug. 22. Mrs. Avery Clapp of Chatham led 15 reservations. her husband and son Alvin play in the band. Kenneth Bradley has directed the band for 26 years. Tickets range 3.50 to 7.50 with buses from $2.40 round trip. Proceeds benefit Medina County Chorus with a dollar per ticket to the chorus.
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Medina
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Medina County
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Chatham
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the Gazette
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Editorial criticizes Medina council tax move and emergency clause
The piece says council used an emergency measure to pass a half percent income tax without three readings and hearings. It argues no real emergency exists, cites tax credit benefits for property owners, and urges proceeding with city hall plans while opposing the emergency invocation.
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Medina City
Right to Say No Sparks Medina Tax Debate
Dr. Robert Smith and John Root clash over Medina voter apathy and how to sell a new city hall. Smith argues in favor of letting voters decide and restating the case. Root notes poor turnout despite slides and talks, with the city income tax defeated and apathy prevailing.
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Medina City
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