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Newspaper
The Gazette
Location
Medina, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1973
Page
2
Delaney argues for budget changes after nine months of 1973 events. English cites general fund expenses at $678,000 against $532,000 income for the period. He projects a $67,000 receivable by January 1 from sources including Cleveland Central Collection Agency and local taxes.
The city plans to replace an old standby pump with a 1 600 gpm unit and install a new 2 000 gpm electric diesel adaptable pump, funded from the water utility. Officials also discuss buying land near Weymouth and Huffman roads for a second reservoir expansion, while road work and building code issues prompt budget and staffing considerations.
The Medina board delays new appointments as discussion turns to funding for Ella Canavan Elementary Library expansion. Plans were presented by Ron Kohanski amid heating issues, with bids to be sought for a 50 by 50 foot addition. The tax millage totals 44.65 mills including library and bond retirement allocations, totaling $3.4 million. Newly elected Thomas Skidmore will join the county JVS board in January. Part time teachers hired include Linda Butt Irene Ferguson Lyn Gilbert Debra Halleck Beatrice Jones Louis Kaluza Pat McGraw Twila McNeil R Oberholtzer Joan Smith William Waldron Pat Werger Judith Wolf and Susan Kramer.
Valley City fire crews fought a large barn blaze on the George Gorze property on Myrtle Hill Road. Twenty one firefighters, three Valley City units and one Brunswick Hills truck responded. The call came in at 6 10 p m and the scene was cleared by 9 05 p m. In Medina Bill Dunn says all city gyms will be closed for recreational use this Wednesday and Thursday.
Medina city council committee debates fencing Spring Grove and the old cemetery to curb vandalism. Recreation Director seeks 4.6 acre parcel between Oak Street and Ella Canavan School grounds for a park, with a 4 or 6 foot fence discussed. Land purchase may use $7,779 in federal funds. appraisal pending.
Black River district schools may avoid closure if fuel distributors meet allocations as two district buildings rely on fuel oil. Oil deliveries stand at 75 percent of 1972 totals, per Superintendent Larry Rodenberger. Heat is set to 68 degrees in classrooms, with weekend cooling to 50, and all non-scheduled activities curtailed to keep schools open during the energy crisis.
Council approves a building permit for Douglas Geringer’s Longacre Drive roof project after light-hearted chiding. The meeting also adopts Medina County Commissioner rates and discusses sewer tie-ins, Lafayette Police District plans, and road safety.
Hospital admissions include Forest A. Allen Hinckley Mrs Grayce M Cooper Medina Claude C Reusch Valley City Mrs Teresa E Brooks Hinckley Beverly L Trail Brunswick Mrs Margaret A Kimpton Medina Alexander M Samplis Richfield Mrs Linda K Friedline Medina Mrs Velma L Brusko Richfield Mrs Helen V McCourt Medina Mrs Tona M Nichols Medina Adam Kino Brunswick Mrs Kathleen Shirley Medina Mrs Lillian Fink Medina Mrs Wanda V Miller Seville Mrs Sally M McEwen Medina Mrs Deborah A Tabler Medina John Haumesser Medina. Births report a baby girl to Mr and Mrs David L McClafferty Brunswick and a baby girl to Mr and Mrs Lawrence A McFarland Brunswick.
Brunswick petitions filed with the city auditor seek repeal or voter submission of the S Carpenter Road rezoning ordinance. Petitioners present 486 signatures though 365 were sufficient. The council passed the measure Oct 22 despite city solicitor Douglas Burns ruling the rezoning application illegal.
The Medina and Brunswick license bureaus will be open Friday from 8:30 to noon. Saturday hours return to normal with offices closed. Medina office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and include a lunch break from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Elyria reports four American Ship Building Company executives gave 4000 to the 1970 Mosher campaign in six checks. One executive, granted immunity, said the donations were likely bonus money and tied to corporate gifts under scrutiny by the Senate Watergate Committee.
Medina planning commission gave preliminary approval to Rocky River Estates at the corner of county roads 49 and 162 contingent on an open space agreement. Also approved Accent Interiors zoning certification at 412 N Court St and a site plan for S&L Radiator at 301 W Liberty St. Commission voiced no objection to a 300000 gallon water tank and plant at Chippewa, though outside jurisdiction.
Brunswick police report auto thefts at area apartment lots with one man removing his car’s battery and coil wires as a precaution. Officers recover a second stolen vehicle from Dennis Denton while three Brunswick juveniles, ages 15 and 16, are arrested for tampering with cars at the Brunswick Lanes parking lot. The case advances to the assistant prosecutor.
The United States last employed mounted cavalry as an armed force during the early weeks of World War II in a vain defense of the Philippines.
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