The Amherst news-times. (Amherst, Ohio), 1974-01-31

              'Mayor DePaola Reports 'State 0 f tirs r i ne u uity "Members of City Couneil and members of the Administration, a yearly function required by law is a statement by the mayor pertaining to the condition of the city or a report on the State of the City. "First, let us look at what were the major accomplishments in 1973: ; The sewer tap-in ban was lifted by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The sewer-tap in ban was lifted by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The completion of plans and specifications for the WWTP along with the completion of all federal application forms. The first city in Ohio to complete and submit the infiltration-inflow report to state and federal EPA. Completion of the installation and Rules Suspended For Action ; Monday night Amherst city Council adopted, under suspension of rules, as emergency legislation, two resolutions and three ordinances. Three of the adopted pieces V of legislation were placed on the agenda Monday night. Another resolution was adopted, under suspension of rules but not as emergency legislation, after first reading. . . Ordinances adopted, under suspension of rules, as emergency legislation include: One which involves the transfer of funds. It was adopted after first reading. An ordinance transferring funds to the Auditor's Office for payment of wages for typing services. It was one of two ordinances added to the agenda Monday night. The second See Page 8 operation of the phosphate removal plant with a savings of $14,000 to taxpayers of Amherst. This unit was installed with city crews. Inspection and sealing of 3,289 feet of sanitary sewers, this brings the total in two years to 4,989 feet. Side benefit, besides reducing excess flow to the treatment plant, is no longer do we receive calls of sewerage backing-up into basements of areas sealed. Removal of all downspouts that were connected to our sanitary sewer system. Received a 140 per cent increase in our water rates from the City of Elyria where we purchased our water. Established an equitable water rate schedule that: (a) did not necessitate an increase in rates to the bulk of our users - the homeowner and (b) encouraged the See Page 10 l. ' ' s c i r u f ill 1 ' V ,4 ! J Mm ! J "If I had believed in a J U God of rewards andfi 1 x t ROCKET DERBY WINNERS. Winners of Cub Scout Pack 427 Rocket Derby held Wednesday night in Amherst American Legion Hall are, front row, from left: Mike Mlakar, first in pack and Kenny Rosenbusch, second in design. Back row, from left: Dennis McDaniels, second in pack; Danny Smart, third in pack and third In design; and Timmy Moss, first in design. See story on page 4. punishments, I might Shave lost courage iti S battle." & ! - S fi Napoleon Bonaparte C 5 VOL 56 NO Page 1 L Higbee First Prize Winner An Amherst youth, jimmy Knisely, three years old of 5862 Gargasz Drive, Lorain, won the local first prize in the 39th National' Children's Photograph 0 Contest at Higbee's Photo Studio. He has won a $25 savings bond and an 11 by 14 print of the winning portrait. As a studio winner, Jimniy is being consid- . ered as a possible state or national winner. The : grand prize totaling $3,000 " includes a $2,000 shopping spree plus a $1,000 cash award and the honorary child model title. The national winner is judged by a celebrity panel of judges - Carol Burnett, Gail Fisher, Andy Griffith and Henry Fonda. The contest is sponsored by the National Association of Department Store Photograph Studios. Jimmy is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Knisely. Knisely is a dispatcher for the Stan-adyne Company and his 'wife Patricia is a housewife. Jimmy's sister Rachel 21 months old received an ' hnnnrati1 mention ns ) Higbee's "Child model of the Year 1973." Jimmy's parents were quite surprised when Stanford, operations manager at Higbee Midway, called to inform them of their son's winnings. Knisely said, "That's my boy," and Mrs. Knisely said, "Oh, I don't believe it." Jimmy Is 3 feet 4V2 inches tall, blonde hair, pretty blue eyes and weighs 38 lbs. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dillon, 776 West Martin St. Teachers Start t - January 31, 1974 Negotiations Amherst Teachers Association committee will discuss 10 proposals at negotiations between them and the Amherst Board of Education Monday night in executive session. Proposals to be submitted are: Salary and cost of living adjustment request based on using the cost of living scale from the Department of Labor. Preparation time for elementary teachers. Completion of a master contract. Shorten days for lower elementary students. Now go to school five hours and 45 minutes. State requirement is five hours.. Telephone for teacher use in several buildings. (Now there is none). Reporting time for teachers. (Option to use time in morning or afternoon). Pupil personel package. (Guidance counselor to do better jobs). Media Specialist Librarians to help do better job with children. JIMMY KNISELY RACHEL KNISELY School calendar. See Page 8 lit -vi s r - r . NS.'J !;. V ' N y im .iiiliiwirlnii1liiii.i.i,iii..wri.iliMmi.wiMi'ivt THEY ARE TOPS. Winners In the Americanism and Government program, sponsored by The American Legion and Legion Auxiliary are Peter Kammant, right and Deborah Szalkiewlcz. Each received a $25.00 savings bond presented by Leroy Kubuske, adjutant of Elmer Johnson Post 118. Tests were given in Marion L. Steele High School in December to more than 30 boys and girls. Deborah is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Szalkiewlcz, 918 Middle Ridge Road and Is a junior. Pete, also a junior, is the son of Mr. and Mrs; Karl Kummant, 295 Cherry Valley Drive. Amherst Reports Felonies Increase "The largest areas of gain are those of crime (felonies 28 per cent) and complaints with 38 per cent," Police Chief Arthur Koppenhafer told City Council in his annual report. "Of the felonies reported, a large portion were house burglaries. Several persons apprehended were heavily addicted to drugs and therefore posed a serious threat to our residents who feel their homes provide safety and sanctity for themselves and their families. "Concentrated patrolling has been initiated to combat crimes and complaints before they arise. Limited man power still provides inadequate coverage of the city. Two cruisers, operating with a single officer in each, cannot patrol 196 miles of streets and highways and provide the protection the citizens deserve. "The 13 per cent increase in accidents will show where these two officers leave all areas of the city to spend time investigating an accident in one location. Trying to eliminate serious accidents, our arrest activity was stepped up (22 per cent increase), but, despite our efforts, four persons were killed on our streets, all of which were directly attributed to high rates of speed. "The decrease in the per cent of incarcerations and amount of monies collected reflects the new law fequiring only 10 per cent of the appearance bond tr be paid with a recognizance for the balance. Previously, a subject was held in jail until the full amount of bond was paid. "Our Detective Bureau was seriously handicaped this year by the resignations of Det. Lt. James Young and Det. Roger Barr. These men were well trained professionals, solving many of our more serious crimes, but were lost to higher paying positions. Sgt. Wiliam Hall has started the tremendous task of operating the Detective Bureau but it takes time and money to train these replacements for specialized fields as well as uniform patrol units. "The wc-rk load has more than doubled for the dispatchers in the radio room which is under the supervision of Officer Carol Beeler. New criminal rules of practice must be learned and recent legislation requires additional reports to state and See Page 10 Crocker Leader Named Andrea Vegh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vegh, 950 Foster Park Road, has been named 1973-74 Betty Crocker Family Leader of Tomorrow. Andrea won the honor by competing with other seniors in the written knowledge and . attitude examination on-Dec. 4. She is eligible for state and national honors and will receive a specially designed award from General Mills Inc., sponsor of the annual educational scholarship program. Active in school, she is vice president of Medical Careers, secretary of Future Teachers of America and Pep Club; a member of the Spanish Club; senior lounge monitor and an office aide. She is employed at Amherst Dry Cleaners after school hours. Andrea's hobbies are cooking and sewing. State Family Leaders of Tomorrow receive a $1,500 college scholarship and second-place winners receive a grant of $500.00. State winner also earns for his or her school, a 20-volume reference work, "The Annals of America", from Encyclopaedia Brittanica Educational Corp. In the spring, state winners and their faculty advisors will be guests of General Mills on an expense-paid educational tour which will include Washington, D.C. and Minneapolis, Minn. A special event of the tour is the announcement of the All-A merican Family Leader of Tomorrow,' whose scholarship will be increased to $5,000. Second, third and fourth place winners will receive scholarship increases to $4,000.00, $3,000.00 and tively. $2,000 respec- Of if V K:-:::-::::-;.;::-vv:-:.:.v.:-:-' A $1,000.00 nutrition scholarship is available this year from General Mills. Winner of the grant is a participant in the Betty Crocker Search who is planning a college major in nutrition or a related field, ranks among the highest in his or her state on the overall examination and scores highest on the included nutrition questions. 1 4 ANDREA VEGH This year, 703,074 students from 14,463 schools were enrolled in the program which included senior boys. Since the program began in 1954-55, approximately nine million students have p a r t i c i pated and scholarship awards total more than $2 million. Open House Set Lorain County Vocational Center will hold "Open House" Thursday, Feb. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. Students and staff will explain their program and answer questions. The "Open House" will provide an opportunity for parents and students to obtain additional information in helping the student plan their future educational program. Mi I .i 'Sv.: "-"--n- m ift iini-o- rm, i I ttlMIIIW , i A. HEART FUND HEADS. Chairmen of Lorain County Heart Fund Drive met last Wednesday to hear Harriet P. Dustan, MD, president-elect of Northeast Ohio Chapter of the American Heart Association, speak at their kick-off meeting. Pictured from left, are: Mrs. Leonard Noster, Amherst chairman; Mrs. Dustan; Steve Jama, Lorain County chairman; Mrs. Ben Futcfa of Amherst, Lorain County Branch president; and Mrs. Mike Bolzomi, fund raising chairman. N