No Peace Corps Cutbacks Expansion Planned in New Talks
Five countries are negotiating to host Peace Corps volunteers as expansion rather than cutbacks. Joseph Blatchford of ACTION notes improved funding and broader language, training, and cost-sharing from host nations. Larry Cisar, serving in Kunduz Afghanistan, and volunteers reduced expenses to overcome past budget crises.
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Peace Corps
Helen Fry Medina
E.A. Cisar
W. Liberty St
Larry
Kunduz
Afghanistan
Joseph H. Blatchford
Blatchford
Nixon
Congress
Job Survey Planned Here This Week
The U S Bureau of the Census will collect employment data in the area during July 17 through 21 under the Data Collection Center in Detroit. The nationwide survey samples households to reflect the labor market, with May showing 4.3 million unemployed or 5.9 percent of the labor force and total jobholders at 81.4 million in May. All individual information is kept confidential by law.
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U.S. Bureau of the Census
Robert G. McWilliam
Bureau
Detroit
U.S. Department of Labor
World’s Largest Bird Ostrich Reaches Great Size
The ostrich, Africa's largest bird and among the 8600 known species, can reach about 300 pounds and eight feet in height. The note promotes Gazette Classified Ads for hunting gear including quail and other game birds. Do it now.
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Africa
Gazette
Lodi Boots and Saddle Club Sponsors Fun Horse Show
The Lodi Boots and Saddle Club will sponsor a Fun Horse Show at Highland Heights Arena Sunday July 16 starting at 1 p.m. Admission is $1 for all day with food and drinks. The event aims to encourage youth to work with horses. For more information contact John Salay or Troy Wilson.
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Lodi Boots and Saddle Club
Highland Heights
John Salay
Troy Wilson
Medina A special council meeting on Issue One funds
A special Medina City Council meeting is set for 9 p.m. Monday in municipal court to discuss legislation required for July 24 submission to the State Highway Department to secure Issue One funds for traffic lights around the square and for S Court Street improvements. The council will also vote on a resolution authorizing the mayor to have weeds cut.
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Medina
State Highway Department
S. Court Street
Cloverleaf Boosters to Erect Bleachers Saturday
Cloverleaf Athletic Booster Club will erect new bleachers at the Cloverleaf football field on Saturday July 15 starting at 8 a.m. The project aims to upgrade seating for upcoming games and community events.
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Cloverleaf District
Cloverleaf Athletic Booster Club
Cloverleaf
Medina County Trails Behind Flood Fund Goal in June Disaster
Medina County has raised only 1 129 of its 2 620 goal for Red Cross disaster aid as nationwide relief nears 14 million dollars. The campaign aims to cover remaining needs for 12 flood states from Agnes a storm path across the east to the West. Red Cross reports show hundreds of thousands affected with thousands of homes damaged and more than 58 390 families needing individual assistance.
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Medina
American Red Cross
Medina County
Red Cross Disaster Fund
S. Court St
Red Cross
Pennsylvania
New York
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Agnes
Atlantic
Five-family homes under one roof offer luxury at $17,950
A sales pitch markets clustered, multi-unit houses with up to five units under one roof. Prices start at $17,950 with $900 down and $184 monthly payments. Models in Medina Ohio feature two to five bedroom floor plans, central heat and air, and soundproof walls.
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Henry Ford
Medina Public Square
South Court St
Route 3
Ivy Hill Lane
Orcall
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National Advisory Council
Neil Armstrong
The
Cisar
Clark County Technical Institute
St. Francis Borromeo High School
Wickliffe
Miami University
Puttman University
Vermont
West Prestone RD
Iyear
Prestone II
Prestone
Oucoer
Ufireside Grill
Lodi Saddle Club
Legislation Council
Rt.ib
Washington S.court
Akron
Ot’ E
Ivy Hill-Medina
Building Systems Housing Corporation
Building Systems, Inc
Aousih Thieme
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