Willard teachers keep working as contract undecided
Willard City Schools teachers continue to work without a new contract as the board and the Willard Education Association discuss at the October meeting. union representative Chris Neher urged continued bargaining and settlement talks. Superintendent Jeff Ritz announced a joint grant application with Norwalk City Schools for a Straight A's Grant, targeting a $5 to $10 million project split between districts. If not awarded, feedback will guide resubmission in June. Focus remains on elementary grades K through 6 and lottery funds cannot fund preschool. The board approved additional employment: Peggy Opatken as Power of the Pen advisor, Shannon King as Sophomore class advisor, and Brian Strayer as Seventh See Teachers on Page 6-A.
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Willard City
Board of Education
Chris Neher
Willard Education Association
Jeff Ritz
Norwalk City
Ritz
Norwalk
North Fairfield to raise water rates for debt, upgrades
The North Fairfield Village Council gave first reading to an ordinance raising water service fees amid years without rate hikes. The minimum charge becomes 33 per quarter for 6,000 gallons, 8.05 for 7,500 gallons, with 10 percent late fees and due dates to be clarified.
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North Fairfield
North Fairfield Village Council
Josh Radcliffe
Carl Essex
Mary Millis
Willard hydrant flushing set for October 21 23
The City of Willard will conduct routine hydrant flushing in and around the city on October 21 22 and 23. Flushing aims to clear sediment from water lines and customers are advised not to wash clothes during the times of flushing to avoid staining.
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Willard
Obituaries of Anna Pflieger Damhlin Marian Ross and Patricia Ruggles
Obituaries note Anna Pflieger Damhlin died at 78, Marian Ross aged 90 of Port Orange Florida, and Patricia Ruggles aged 72 of New London. See Obituaries on Page 2.
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Ancpuulil
Marian Ross
Port Orange
Fla
Patricia Ruggles
New London
Inside School Menu Details on Page 3 B
A note indicates that on the Inside section the school menus are published on Page 3 B. The reminder helps readers locate the lunch and meal options for the week. No other menu specifics are provided in the snippet.
Willard Schools Lose Phone Service for Days
Willard City Schools will go offline with phones and fiber network starting Thursday at about 3 p.m. while Time Warner runs new fiber for demolition of Willard Middle School after turnover to the contractor. Superintendent Jeff Ritz said phones and computers will be unavailable Thursday afternoon through Friday and not over the weekend, with a plan to restore Monday. Pre-paid cell phones will be issued to each building and numbers shared.
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Willard City
Time Warner
Willard Middle
Jeff Ritz
Willard City Schools Board of Education
Ritz
Bylaws Seen as Keeping Library Trustees Diverse
Extension Library District of Huron County trustees support current bylaws while considering amendments to include representatives from South Central and Western Reserve school districts. Director Laura Lee Wilson notes the seven member board majority should come from Willard City Schools, with others from area districts. Trustee Kathy Oney resigns effective December 31 after 18 years of service. See Trustees on Page 6-A.
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Huron County Board of Trustees
Greenwich
North Fairfield
Wakeman
Laura Lee Wilson
Willard City
Wilson
Willard
South Central
Western Reserve
Board of
Marie Walker
Board of Trustee
Kathy Oney
Military artwork by Don Moore at Art Junction exhibit
Willard native Don Moore's military art is showcased at the Art Junction in New Haven at 2634 Prairie St. A reception runs Saturday Oct. 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. Moore trained at Parris Island and served as a military illustrator.
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Art Junction
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Prairie St
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USS. Marine
Parris Island
S.C
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Peggy Opatken
Middle School
Power of the Pen
Shannon King
Brian Strayer
Craig Shoup
Willard Times-Junction
Noah Breznicki
Adalynn Rhoades
By Craig Shoup
Radcliffe
Anna Pflieger, Damhlin
Willard Schools
By Jane Ernsberger
Times-Junction
Lee Moore
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