The Amherst news-times. (Amherst, Ohio), 1960-10-20

              o News TEN PAGES AMHERST, OHIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1960 THE SANDSTONE CENTER OF THE WORLD A MM ERST HE MIS & o o o o o Seven Churches to "Trick or Treat" for UNICEF fjf Af I c Again this year children from containers bearing the UNICEF la- general chairman of the study, that more teachers and other seven Amherst churches will call bel, which appears at the top of was in charge of the meeting, personnel would be needed, and at homes in the area on their an- this story, they are not representing She opened the session with the that vacation scheduling would nual "Trick or Treat" for UNICEF. this cause. ringing of a school bell, and had present innumerable problems, The youngsters will meet in their Generous contributions to this on hand a "hickory stick" and especially in familiees of 3 or respective churches on Friday eve- fund will be appreciated and the "apples for the teachers." The more children. Even "double ning, October 28th, at 6:30 p.m. monies received will be channeled staSe was appropriately set with sessions," an emergency measure and under adult supervision will through the United Nations to ar- a background of prop-size school at best, would require more solicit from the homes in a specified eas where the need is greatest. books' Pencils, and rulers "to teachers and cut down on an area allotted to their church. Churches in Amherst that are measure the school program." All effective educational program, he The United Nations International participating in the project are: around the gymnasium were dis- said. Children's ' Emergency Fund pro- Congregational, Evangelical United P18 f W(k done the stu" Car Veeds, representing the vides medical care and food for Brethren Four Square, Methodist, ?nts om kindergarten through board of education in the ab-underprivileged children in all Presbyterian, St. Paul's Lutheran, the 12th grade- sen,ce of president Howard Shu-lands. Unless children present coin St. Peter's United Church of Christ. SuP- w- A- Smith introduced maker spoke on behalf of the the keynote speaker, Dr. Lewis two school levy renewals: the Pension Payments to Pikey Are Held Up Through Legal Action- Monthly pension payment of $286 . to former Amherst police chief Paul Pikey has been withheld for the time being, through a temporary Injunction granted by Common Pleas Judge D. Pincura last Friday. when the board of trustees met in universal education plan. "getting what thejf want" at the A taxpayer's suit, filed by Karl regular session. However, it was The building program which Nov. 21st meeting. I Results of the C. Mulder, was the basis for In- reported that this was about in line has been estimated to cost be- study will be sent to Columbus junction proceedings. Mulder, who with last year's contributions at the tween $836500 and $984,600 at for the state-wide survey. has objected to the pension based Same time. The goal this year is Present-day rates, was outlined - on total disability, has filed suit i 5 447 50 by Supt- Smith as follows: Two J n I against the ViUage'of AmLrsl the the meeting Monday ZlTt'J CmetS nd DukeS trustees of the Amherst Police Re- were the president, Wallace Long SiJKSSiSrBtaiJS T r1 T. "T -J lief Pension Fund and its secre- mi Mrs. Long, Bill Starbuck, Mrs. S4 300 To 285 00?- gymnasifS To Clash Friday tary Fred W, andI Village Treas- Howard Cobb, Mrs. Lester Lewis, M&g$0 toSSSE " urer William Robertson.. Atty. Mrs. T. L. Snyder, Mrs. Irving Em- arld musi( oom? $I,i600 to Hugh McGaryey Frank J. Janik, Jr. is representing merich, Don Lessiter,. and Dr. Wil- $139700 - f ," '- The Amherst - .Comets, a half Md?! . I -"'J' liam Harlan. . with 'those additional facilities game out of the Lakeland Confer-Mulder has charged that the pen- Rod Nixon, boy scout director the first three grades could be ence lead travel to Wellington sion board granted Pikey a per- from the Firelands area, was on confined to Powers school, grades Friday night to meet the Dukes, manent and total disability without hand and talked about the scout 4 through 6 and kindergarten solidly entrenched in the . cellar sufficient basis. He stated that cor- program, how the money is used, classes would be" at Shupe, Cen- with four straight league defeats, rect procedure had not been follow- etc, and answered various ques- tral school would house grades The setup has all the ingredients ed, that complete medical records tions submitted. Also present was 7, 8, and 9, and the Steele build- necessary for an upset. The Dukes had not been submitted, and that jonn Hurley of Steele High School ing, grades 10 through 12. have not been beaten badly in any the board had not consulted with wno represented the Amherst Under the present tax struc- game and looked real good romp-impartial medical experts, before Youth Council, a group of junior ture the most that could be pro- ing over Medina, a Southwestern awarding the pension. , nigh and high school youngsters posed in a bond issue at this Conference team. The disability was claimed as a interested in community projects; time would be $470,220, or about Coach Murt Campbell and his result of injuries allegedly suffered thv nffpred tn heln with the com- half the amount needed, Smith aides have a constant stream of re- October 8, 1959 ,when Pikey fell against a . parking meter while chasing an escaping prisoner The pension board granted him a lifetime pension of $286 a month. Mulder's complaint also con- ffof tteSSLTlfflS SSil? -i p would soon disappear if P key s pension were w-Tv. , 6 ? , 1 f M 8 year' With funds depleted, futurepay- ments would come from village op erating funds. No definite hearing date has been set as yet. PLAN PAPER DRIVE United Four Sauare Women will hold a paper drive this Saturday, Mrs. Custer Allen at YU 8-8177 or Mrs. Burton Gordon at CH 4-1354. The organization will meet to- night (Thursday) at the home of Mrs. Ernest Boggess, Habant road. 1 1 Lflienaar Every Thursday Golden Agers meet. Oct. 21 Football Game, at WellingtonOct. 21 Amherst Jaycee-Ettes . 1 T-r- T-k tt.11 rt rummage saie, 01 r nu, npf Ti t Tncpnh pttt mPnS tfnK Oct 25 TeenSe Hod at Lesion Home 2 5 The Stereos wiU. Home, l to 5. The btereos will Oct.!? - Footbafl Game, Clear- view here view, ncic Oct. 27 Teachers' In-Service Training (No School) Oct. 28 NEOTA (No School) ni in , " of the new IjaaerS 01 me group- Mr3, BUly October 31 - Halloween Parade, cil was asked why they bothered hPoemoalenaer0euass' e Goodwin and Mrs. James Bartish, 7 pm with ordinances if they didn't in- JJteh wMchtas wortad out are to be contacted for a" calls Nov. 4 -Family style Fish supper, tend to Uve up to them for every- satisfactorily he feels, and for Proper scheduling. Their tele-St. Peter's Church. Serving 5 nf- was a?s Ported out hat a J program to Phone numbers are 4"3395 8" to 7. Open to public. - peution carrymg a majority of pro- provide Pmaterial forl 7064, respectively. Nov. 4 Football Game, at Avon Pertv owne and a majority of foot youngster and to give Girls in the troop are: Cathy Bar-Lake frontage objected to the change encouragement to others as well, tish, Karen Bartlome, Carolyn Nov. 3 - 12, Workshop Players, Council was asked why they held There are tw0 siow-iearner Brandeis, Carol DeMarco, Joyce "Girls in 509," Middle Ridge 8 public hearing if the majority dges, one at Powers and one Diedrich, Jean Dolyk, Kay Emmer- Theatre ' opinion was to be over-ruled. at Central. Summer school in- ich, Rita Goodwin, Christine Nov. 18 - 19 High School Play, Council, in approving the change eluded classes in remedial read- Groomes, Sharon Hillyard, Leslie "Lost Horizon," Powers School to commercial, said they were act- ing, remedial arithmetic, typing Lavish, Eleanor LeLaucher, Mary Nov. 24-28 Thanksgiving Vaca- ing on the advice of the -village and driver training. Salisbury, Marlene Sexstella, Tillie tkm for schools. planning commission. Earl Miller of Shupe school Sroka, and Joanne Yoworsky. Cooperate in Community Chest Campaign Nets I to Start The Amherst Communitv Chest was launched this week, with $2000 onntriibutpd at of Tuesdav evening munity chest campaign next year if the board would like their serv- jceSi More workers named th.s week as follows. Mrs Frank Cavanaugh) Kolbe road and adja. cent area; Mrs. Tom Beursken, Ha- bant drive: Mrs. R. J. Schumacher, Jaeger road west; Mrs. Walter Har- lan. Jaeeer road east. Gammons wil' solidt the north side of Coop. er Foster Park. Council Approves Change Ul Zoning For Hall's MotOrS Approval was given by Amherst counca this week to a change in the zoning status on a section at Hall's . Motor Sales on North Main street. Change from residential to com- "cii;-'ai j-"1 "ic "c waa by council following a presentation of Hall's case by Atty. Milton Friedman and vigorous objections bv surrounding property owners. Friedman cited sections of the uPnoiaing me ngni 01 naus 10 enlarge &eir business m a non" cnformng use 11 was als? stat? that 3 ?haT t c"aneicial demiteiy umit the area which Jf USed in tKe fOT business. isj 11. .i! ujcciuis m uic auu would be spot zoning which is pro- . .. 1.. u.. A-i i j- n School INeeds Are Amherst State House Conference Amhprst sphnnl nwHs. whiVh pnnmeraoH thi I nppHt tVipro' Amherst school needs, which in dollars and cents will amount playgorund equipment, storage to close to a million dollars in space, multiple purpose room, an additional building program audio visual aids, library, teach-within the next four years, were ing aids, supplementary mater-brought to light at the State ial, landscaping. House Conference on Education F. R. Powers told of the week-held Monday evening at Central ly administration meetings and school. . the worthwhile results. General satisfaction with the Members of the evaluation present administration was ex- committee asking i the questions pressed by the 14 study groupss were Wayne Garland, Bob Pen-involved, although more empha- man, Bill Williams, Dale Cot-is was recommended for individ- ton, and Frederick Berger. ual . supervision of students, and The big question posed by a for physical education facilities, number of study groups Why Other weak points mentioned should we vote for more facili-were library facilities, penman- ties when present facilities are ship, educational material. Ten used only 75 per cent of the of the groups felt that present available time was answered elementary classes (of 30 to 39 by Supt. Smith. He stated that pupils) are too large for proper full-time use ' of buildings would instruction. involve an" additional 10 mills, Mrs. Roy (Jean) Schaeffer, or $200,000 per year to operate; E. Harris, who told how the first 7-mill operating levy, which State House Conference origi- produces about $140000 annu-nated in 1958, the results ef- ally, and the two-tenths-mill reelected from that conference, and reation levy. The . operating levy, the work of the present confer- he pointed out, provides about ence which involves over 500 one-third of the tax revenue now communities in the State of received and is absolutely essen-Ohio. He also noted how times tial for the operation of the schools, had changed, from educating 15 Over one hundred persons at- per cent of high school age stu- dents when he was a lad, to the present 85 per cent under our said- He also cautioned that "we the balance and lightly suggested that perhaps the Ford Motor company might be talked into unci iiig a a did laiitci xid ucn moCney,"he stated "3 have Vnswerthat's your prob- lelm Tnat bl .How are we going to get what we want from our schools" will be dis- cussed at the next State House Conference, set for Monday eve- ning, Nov. 21. Panel Discussion A pre-arranged panel discussion between evaluation chairmen and resource people re vealed a number of interesting observations concerning the schools. L. E. Lyle, of the high school, questioned on technical train- ing, noted that about 40 per cent of the present-day gradu- ates go on to higher learning, Dut tnat a general education recommended even for those who mail i.nii;u naming iS aie uui tunege-uuunu.. ne saiu that technical schools are avail- able in the area for anyone in- terested in specialized training after high school. In the area of physical educa- tioni it was stated that since half the freshman classes are held at Central this year, the fresh- men are gettinS this training. In addition- health classes and out- door classes for boys are sched- ?imSp0nt "ffwifh St quirements are met, with the ex- rpntinn rt nVivs pH fnr Birls in . grades 10-12. William .Tpnkins. ouestionpH nn Uutlined at enumerated the -.needs there tended the special conference. Members of the study groups are to make recomnjtendations for partee and riposte exchanging with the Amherst coaching staff and this is the game they are pointing for. Campbell had high hopes at the outset of campalgn but a couple of unusual accidents deprived him ices f two returning lettermen, and other injuries hamp- ed e Proress of several Prom- boys. Whlle their attention will be rivetea on me wemngton gridiron, Comet rooters will be morally sup- porting the Clearview Clippers at Huron. Huron still leads the league with a 3 and 0 record. Vermilion and Margaretta, two other teams still nurturing title hopes, will do battle at Margaretta, Each team has one loss and each still has to meet Huron. The South Amherst Cavaliers, bolstered bv two straieht virtnrips. hope to extend their win skein when they journey to Avon. Tne Firelands Falcons, suffering through a long season, have little relief fa sjght as they travel to rciriopviiio CAiifc Offoi "iri OtOUlb Viler linlw Cith'nn ( Flfi, n veil uittuwii UJ Girl scouts from Intermediate Troop 172 have announced that they will do baby sitting on elec- tion day, after school, from 3:15 un- tll 7-00 pm TheSe are Wrklng 'r active citizenship badge, and this . ... . . service win neip mem complete their requirments. . . .. "T&IT MayOF & Appoint As Chief of Police Arthur Koppenhafer, acting police chief since the resignation of Paul Pikey on September 6, this week was elevated to the rank of chief of the Amherst department, subject to a 6-months probationary period. Appointment was made by Mayor H. J. Kane, with the unanimous approval of the five councilmen present. In making the appointment, Kane stated that the promotion of Koppenhafer had his full approval Ordinance Sets Up Complete Sanitary Sewer District Legislation, part of the necessary red tape, was approved by Amherst council this week to get started construction of sanitary sewers on Foster Park and Leavitt roads. Passed as an emergency measure to expedite operations, the ordinance sets up the complete district to be affected and so assessed by the sewers. It amends earlier ordinances to include a larger area which can now be served. As now set up, the district takes in practically all of the northern, northeastern and eastern parts of the municipality. A full legal description of the area will be published in next week's issue of the News-Times and it is anticipated that the engineers can later furnish a detailed map to show all pro-; perty included. When such a map is available, notice will be given that it is on file in the clerk's office.Employ solicitor By ordinance, council also employed H. MoConnell Saddler, Ely-ria attorney, to act as legal advisor for the village. The employing legislation was ready for presentation to council at its last meeting. However, at the time Saddler would not permit its introduction because of a question raised on the compatability of his position as assistant to the state attorney general and his services as solicitor. At this weeks meeting Saddler presented a letter from John F. O'Brien, chief counsel, state attorney general's office, stating as an official opinion that the two positions were not incompatible. On presentation of the letter, council approved Saddler's employment for the term from October 1 of this year to December 31, 1961. Salary for the position will be at the rate of $2400 per year, with an addition of 8 cents per mile for car use over 40 miles per month. Additional compensation, on separate contract, will also be granted for extraordinary legal services .such as representation in court suits and other actions outside the usual services. Other legislation Three other ordinances also received approval of council. Eates to be charged by the Ohio Fuel Gas company to Amherst residents were finally approved after the franchise ordinance was read on three successive meetings. As on the first two readings, Councilmen Jaeger and Bechtel refused approval and Councilmen Standen, Was-enm and Washka voted for passage. Councilman Robert Stevens, who had voted for approval at previous meetings, was absent. By appropriate ordinance council approved the issuance of bonds to pay the costs of the sanitary sewers on Eidgeland and Butternut drives. Constructed a year ago, costs of the sewers were paid by notes. Funds from the bonds now to be issued will be used to retire the notes, since all costs have been figured and total amounts established. Property owners' share, to be collected through special assessments, has been figured at $39,650.20 and the village share at $2,349.80. Also approved was an ordinance giving the village subpoena powers in investigations where such powers might be necessary. Penalties of $10 to $50 were provided, with each separate day of refusal to comply being designated as a separate offense. Caretaker resign Herb Lynn, caretaker at the village dump for several years, sub- 1 aild OUIlCll Koppenhafer as well as having the written recom mendation of the police committee. Kane said that he had never found reason to criticize the police department and he felt it was being run very well under Koppenhafer. Members of the police committee, Councilmen Phil Jaeger, Robert Stevens, and Dwight Standen, in recommending the appointment, stated that a full investigation of the two police sergeants, Koppenhafer and Howard Wemer, (the probable applicants for the police post), had been made and Koppenhafer received their full endorsement by a wide margin. Visitors question action Immediate objection to Kane's appointment came from several visitors at the meeting. It was pointed out that council had previously gone on record recommending that a civil service type exam be given the two applicants, with the results to be used in determining the final appointment. Gene Kerekes inquired why the exam was not held. Standen replied that the committee did not feel an exam was necessary after their investigations. Carl Wenrich stated that Amherst will e declared a city soon and asked why the appointment was not held up until that time when civil service exams would be necessary. He asked if council was trying to jam the appointment through before an exam would be required. Ray Grocott inquired where the fairness was in council's actions. He said that Councilman Harold Washka had originally suggested an exam and was now ready to approve the appointment without ex- mitted his resignation to council. He stated fhat salvage receipt had declined to the point where he could no longer make a living and he had accepted a job that would make him more secure financially. Jaeger was requested to work with Lynn in obtaining a replacement.Threatens injunction Dave Mead, developer of territory north of Cleveland avenue, warned that he will take legal steps to prevent his being assessed any more for sanitary sewers to be built on Foster Park and Leavitt roads. He said that on the insistance of council and its engineers he had spent over $8,000 in the construction of a 15-inch sanitary sewer through his allotments. This large sewer, he said, was put in as part of a proposed sewer which would run from Leavitt road west through Sunrise drive. Now, he claimed, the plans have been changed and he was in danger of having to pay for other trunk lines. He was requested to meet with representatives from Floyd G. Browne and Associates, Henry Gordon from the board of public affairs, and Solicitor Saddler. Miscellany Council authorized the expenditures of approximately $960 for construction of a sidewalk on the Jackson street bridge. Village Engineer Tom Laundon presented plans for a walk which will help to protect pedestrians, particularly children, in walking over the bridge. . An expenditure was also authorized for installation of central heating at the town hall. Police Chief Koppenhafer reported that the A. Nabakowski company had agreed to furnish materials without cost and charge $500 for labor in providing heat for rooms in the hall. A furnace in the police station in the basement is large enough to provide heat for four upstairs rooms when the proper duct work is installed. Halloween "nights" were set by council as October 28 and 31. UNICEF "trick or treat" has been set for Oct. 28, but all other Halloween activities must be confined to Monday night, Oct. 31, council decreed. Council authorized the sum of $300 as expenses for Saddler in representing the village in the injunction filed to prevent pension payments to former Police Chief Paul Pikey. Saddler told council he would immediately request an investigation by the Ohio Bureau of Public Inspection and would represent the village in the case as it developed. ! ams. He suggested that council's procedure was not fair to both applicants.Karl Mulder also questioned the fairness in by-passing an applicant with more police schooling and more seniority. Russell Dodson asked Clerk Robert Renouard what the minutes showed in regard to council's previous statements. Renouard reported that council after discussion of the matter, had agreed to hold an exam to be conducted by the police committee, the chief of the Lorain and the Elyria departments and Sheriff Vernon Smith. To all inquiries and objections, the police committee replied that an exam was not necessary that their investigations had been made and they were recommending Koppenhafer for the post. Provide for patrolman On recommendation of the police-committee, council also provided for the appointment of a patrolman to complete the local force. Kane was given approval to appoint Edward Kobal, South Main street, subject to his acceptance. , Band Club Needs Help to Complete School Directory At this week's meeting of the Amherst Band Parents Club it was announced that letters have been sent to parents of the cadet and senior band members asking that-they become members of the club and also that they give time to help with the completion of the Amherst; school district directory. - ' Mrs. Robert Waite, co-chairman of the directory project, has announced that thedfrectory deadline for names has been "set for Tuesday, November 15. The committee is in great need of workers to help complete the canvassing and anyone willing to give some time to the project is urged to contact her or the club president, Eugene Woods. The project, started last year, to help raise funds for new band uniforms will definitely be completed. Everyone who has contributed to the project will receive their copy of the directory as soon as it is printed. The club has been furnishing hot chocolate to the band members following the half-time show at the football games. This will be continued for the remainder of the home games. Talent Shoiv Is Set for Nov. Uth A home talent show, open to all youngsters in the Amherst school district from grades T through 12, is being planned by the Amherst Youth Council for Friday, November 11, at Powers school, starting at 7:30 p..m. Auditions will be held this Saturday and Sunday from l:30y to 4: 30 at the Powers building. It is important that everyone interested in participating report on one of those days, since all acts must be auditioned before being scheduled.. For further information the following young people can be called: Sandy Retay, YU 8-4143; Martha Wallace, YU 8-8374; Pamela Harlan, YU 8-4252; Tim Grocott, YU 8-3242. The Amherst Youth Council, organized in January, 1958, has promoted a number of community projects, including elementary field day, bicycle road-e-o, the PTA-sponsored Glen Miller orchestra, etc. Proceeds from the talent show will be used to offset expenses incurred in promoting their other projects. Enter Contest John Hurley, advisor to the group, is justifiably proud of their work, and recently submitted an entry to Parents Magazine in a nation-wide evaluation of similar groups. Results of the entry have been received but are not to be announced until after Oct. 23, Hurley said, although he did indicate that Amherst can be proud of the report.. Competition consisted of 108 entries from 34 states.