The Amherst news-times. (Amherst, Ohio), 1969-03-20

              Y U U n il (C3 zruli i U U tin LAi c3 The Paper That Pute AMHERST FIRST Vol. 51 No. 12 EIGHT PAGES AMHERST, OHIO THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1969 THE SANDSTONE CENTER OF THE WORLD Delegates Selected ,i mniMinnrixrrr" a r" vmmmmi j w ij i.uwm. m. n imm , , j. i .1 - - -- - - - - a I I i v, 1 '! ' .H IV Vr I Win) j 7. Two delegates and two alter-, nates were named to Girls' State this week from the Junior class at Steele high school. Shown above are Marylen Marty, Beth Walder (alternate) and Laura Hochenedel. Diane Chandler, absent when the picture was taken, is also an alternate, The girls will attend Buckeye Girls' State June 16-22. Laura is sponsored by the Amherst Women's League and Marylen by the American Legion Auxxiliary. Boys9 Slate Representatives Named feltlMh. - , ' ,.ilaBS.liiii.ii,i.,,.i,(iiwwl.iil.wi'w J-.. I Charles Opferman, Kurt Lout-zenheiser and Tim Solack, standing, were selected this week for Boys' State, with Douglas Herrmann, seated, named alternate. All are members of the junior class at Steele high school. Sponsored by the American Leg- ion, Post 118, the three boys will represent Amherst when Buckeye Boys' State convenes in June at Ohio University, Charles is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Opferman, Rainbow drive. He is a member of National Honor1 Society, student council, track, varsity wrestling, Latin club, French club, and scholarship team. Kurt '8, parents are Mr. and . Mrs. II. A, Loutzenheiser, South Main street. His activities include student council, football, basketball, Pep club, Spanish club, track and gym aide. Tim, the junior class vice-presi-' dent, resides with Mr. and Mrs. George Walts, Axtel street. He is n mflmhpr nf National Hnnnr Sr. ciety and Pep club, and has served When we have problems, we garment. ... as many as touch-on football, wrestling and track know tnat if we are accustomed ed it were made well!" (Mt. 14) teams. to taking them to the Lord, we Douglas is the son of Mr. and ofte" find the answers we need. Those who sought His help dld Mrs. Frank Herrmann, Oberlin When we are sick, we know that 80 in faittl'- They opened their road. He is a member of National we can find the streneth in lives to . the promise that Ht Honor Society, student council, French club, and Latin club. Watch Fires "Watch that rubbish fire," was the warning issued this week by Fire Chief "Booty" Young, who reported that the department was called out three times each day on Saturday, - Sunday, Monday, ar'd Tuesday each time to extinguish a fire that got out of control. The Chief pointed out that weeds and debris are especially dry this time of year, and that anyone burning rubbish should watch the fire carefully and never leave it to burn by Itself. An unexpected gust of wind could spread the fire quickly, with disastrous re-' suits, th Chief said. for Girls State , Marylen is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Marty, Woodhill drive. She is a member of National Honor Society, vice president of student counc", vice president of fnternational club, sports editor of the Record staff, a member of Am-herstonian staff, Pep club,. French club. Interclub, Spanisu club, Gals, and FTA. Laura's activities include student council, GALS,. Laiin club, office aide, Pep club, Record staff, mtramurals ar.d concert choir. She "Thoughts healing within a devotional re- lattonshin with Him wta . are weak in spirit, we 'know that we can find th e strength. ' to carry on within the lessons of cur faith. How do we kmdw these things? The entire ministry of Christ is a story of healing and promise. His is the touch that heals. Jesus healed the flesh of thdsa who sought His power. He healed their spirits too, at the same time! In many of these cases He was heard to' say, "Your faith. has made you well," or, "It shall be as you desire." . He touched them, sometimes physically, in all cases spiritually. And, so, He healed them' The Bible tells us that even those who "besought Him that they might touch only the fringe of His r . is the daughter of Mr. and vMrs. John A. Penton North Ridge road. Beth's parents are Dr. and Mrs. Chrr'es Walder, Woodhill drive. A J.V. cheerleader, she is also a member of International club, Am-herstonian staff, Pep club, French club, intramurals and office aide. Diane is the daughter of Ernest Chandler, Telegraph road. She is a member of National Honor Society, GALS, Latin club, and concert Choir. for Lent" held forth t0 them. ; They opened their )i"w hnt Christ could touch them! This is what we mmi .do- PernaPS more so in this time worId and national ten" sion than ever before. We must open our lives that He may touch us deeply. At least, we ought to reach out toward the fringes of His Presence! i. Jesus solved oir "roblts as He ours; r''t ,n loud dis" play' bu,t ln deliberate quietness, So- in tne (leliberate 1uiet 01 WT i"est thoughts we must turn to Hin1, In faith- His touch can be felt; His fringes brushes! " tl I" nS of heal)n,i; and '"TT" not always heal the flesh' but ? oes a wa ,h1 uthf ""J ha tm?" tn, Him for .at b ete?al r86, m b the touch that seals!', Twp. Rubbish Pickup Th Spring pick-up of rubbish in Amherst township will be held next week, starting ' March 24. Residents are requested to place rubbish neaar . the road and in container that can be lifted easily by one , man. Collection on Monday and Tuesday will be north of the , Turnpike and on Wednesday and Thursday, south of the Turnpike. , Vocational School Bond Issue Levy ; On May 6 Ballot Final legal 'steps have been completed for placing the bond issue and operating levy on the May 6 ballot for consideration of the voters. This action was taken last week at the Board of Education meeting of the Lorain County Joint Vocational School. The operating levy resolution was passed unanimously and will call for 1.85 mills. Superintendent Burton stated that matching funds will be available for building and equipping the school and that op erating funds will also be available from the State Department of Education. Amherst, Firelands, Keystone, Oberlin and Wellington school districts will share in the school facilities which are for the 11th and 12th grade students. Campaign committees in each of the districts are seeking funds to assist in campaign expenses and also speaking engagements for clubs, organizations and other groups to inform the voters of the proposed school issues. Speaking bureaus have been established in, each of the areas. "' District chairmen include Roy Schaeffer, Amherst; Morris Ferensen, Keystone; George Bab-itt, Wellington; Joseph Knoble, Firelands; Richard Dunn, Oberlin.Primary Registration i Powers School March 31 - April 4 Children who are nw to the Amherst public school system, an,'" who will be in the primary grades Kindergarten through third grade may register at Powers elementary school beginning Monday, March 31 through Friday, April 4. Registration' will be from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. and from 1:00 to 3:00 p:im: In order to be eligible for kindergarten, a child must be five years old by September 30. Children who attended public kindergarten this year are automatically enrolled in' the first grade. All children who did not attend kindergarten but who will be six years old September 30, and and all children new to the system, should be registered on the above dates. Birth certificates or some other proof of birth are required for all children entering school for the first time. Records of all immuinzations, including smallpox vaccinations, are required for all pupils at the time of registration. All immunizations, must be completed in order to attend kindergarten or first grade in' September. 4-H Plans Paper Drive Plans for a paper drive in the near future were made when Amherst Saddle ' Pals 4iH Club met recently at the Wagner Farm, Middle Ridge road. Members ask residents to save papers for them. For oick-up a call may be made to Diane Gnizak at .988-5423. Carl Plott, club advisor, distributed pamphlets' containing information about horses to those members present at the meeting. There will be a meeting today (Thursday) at the Draga home on Bair road. . PAPER DRIVE SATURDAY The Prom-to-Dawn committee is reminding Amherst residents of its paper drive set for this Saturday, March 22. Proceeds will go toward financing the annualprom-to-dawn party for juniors and seniors and their dates. Mrs. Eugene Socha, 988-2542, can be contacted by anyone having paper to donate. Mrs Socha also has a few "Miracle Baskets" for sale another committee project. . ...L,-k, ,u,, LUNCHEON CHANGED The 'brunch or luncheon, planned by the Hospital Auxiliary for April 8, has been changed to the Oberlin Inn, according to Mrs. Don Borton, president. Reserva- tions should be made with Mrs. Warren Ashton, 988-9845, no later than April 5. The time remains at 10:30 a.m. . . Scliid Pi mm M mm -A new operating levy for the Amherst public schools will be placed on the May ballot only the amount remains to be determined.i The Amherst board of education met Tuesday evening in regular session and took care of routine matters without discussing the proposed levy. A "work session" followed for that purpose. I Robert Meesig, president of the board, stated that negotiations with the teaching staff plus an analysis of other needs would ultimately determine the amount of millage to be sought. A special meeting will probably be set for about the first of April so that action can be taken to meet the deadline for filing with the board of elections, he said. Arter Resigns Milton J. Arter, who is completing his second year as assistant superintendent, submitted his resignation as of July 31, 1969. No explanation was given for his action,!TV resignation was accepted, and later in the meeting, members voted to employ a business manager ,tp replace him. Burton Jenne, who presented the proposal, said that since Amherst schools, as a $2 million operation, is the biggest business in town, it "should be run as a business." The business manager would work with the superintend and clerk of ihe board, but ae -Sponsible to the board. , Helen Rice voted against the proposal, stating that she thought the matter should be studied further before any action is taken. School Calendar Also approved, with one member protesting, was the school calendar for 1969-70. Joseph Godfrey objected to the present 9-weeks grading period which has been in effect for a number of years. He suggested returning to the 6-weeks grading period, , although teachers and principals at the meeting upheld the present system. The calendar calls for opening of school on September 3 and clos- PTA Prog. Has Bus Driver Panel Milton Arter, supervisor of Amherst school buses, showed a series of slides on the "do" and don't's" that children should observe while riding the buses at last week's meeting of the Elementary PTA. Also on the program was a panel discussion by bus drivers, chairmanned by George Ullman. Answering parents' and teachers' questions concerning students and buses were George Cunningham, Clara Mahnic and Phyllis Leimbach, bus drivers. At the next PTA meeting, 6n April 4, in Powers school, the program will be on the subject of "Bed-wetting, its causes , and remedies." Joseph A. Cicerrella, M.D., will be the guest speaker. There will be a meeting of the executive board at 7:30, prior to the regular meeting. Fashion Shoppe To Open Monday In Amherst "Joanie's" Fashion Shoppe of Elyria is opening a branch store at 176 Park avenue as of next Monday, March 24. Joe Ann, "Joanie" Stec is the ' owner-manager. ' The store will specialize in large and half sizes for thehard-to-fit ladies, Mrs. Stec said. Also, she plans to carry a large line of Junior and Missy dresses, suits, coats, and a wide selection of sports wear. Accessories for every occasion will be featured. Another feature will be custom alterations, to assure proper fit for everyone. . "Vm very excited about open- lng a store in Amherst," Mrs. Stec said Tm sure 1 can please most everyone with my selections and 'popuiar price ranges. "Joanie" and her husband, Stan, live at 823 Hartford drive, Elyria. Stan is from South Amherst. They have two children, Joni, 13, and Teresa, 6. Operating bw in Se Peter t-n ing June 5. Holidays include November 27-28 (Thanksgiving), December 22 - Jan. 4 (Christmas vacation), and March 23-27 (1 week spring vacation). Teachers' in-service dayi are set for August 29, September 2, October 31 (NEOTA) and February 2. Miscellany In other action, the board approved Sunday, June 8, for both baccalaureate and commencement; approved 2-year contracts for principals at all four schools; and approved employment of additional staff members. The principals' contracts were arnroved at the preit a'aries, with no Increase Indicated. AL though in the $13,000 range, contracts are orr a 12-month basis, and their work week usually totals 45 hours or more, it was noted-One new leicher, Joseph Skar-upa, was hired, beginning March 17, based on a beginning annual salary of $6,000. Margaret Bartish was hired as a bus driver, replacing V alter Hoffman, who resigned. Hired as substitute custodians were Dave Tenney and Paul Hil-tahidel, with Richard Simonovich approved as part-time temporary custodian. A military leave of absence was granted to Charles Hook, custodian, as of February 1. Closing of Route 53 For Soap Box Derhy Granted hy State - Permission was granted this week to Amherst for the closing of SR-58 during the third annual Lorain County Soap Box Derby on Sundav, July 20. Notice of the permission was, forwarded to Mayor Marvin Davis in a letter from the State Department of Highways. Approval .by the citv for use of adjacent streets and roads Middle Ridge road, North Ridge road and Cooper Foster Park road is necessary in order that the closing of SR-58 will not interfere with north-south traffic on the highway. State forces will erect the necessary route markers to detoUr traffic on Friday, July 18. Road closed barricades will be provided for city forces to move into place at the time wished to close the route to traffic. Local forces will also by obligated to remove the barricades when the re-routing is no longer needed. Mrs. Nielsen Is Named Girl Scout Camp Director The Erie Shores Girl Scout Council has announced the appointment of Mrs. John Nielsen, 426 Rock Creek Run, as Director of Camp Timberlane, which serves Lorain, Erie, Huron, parts of Sandusky, Ottawa end Seneca Counties. . . She will attend the Rockwood National Program Center for Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. in Potomac, Maryland March 21 thru. 24. Mrs. Nielsen served as ccmp nurse last season and hns been active with the Amherst Girl Scouts for four years. Library Board Vacancy Announcement was made at the board of .education meeting that a vacancy exists on the Amherst Library . Board. Anyone interested in the vacancy should contact the superintendent's office or a board member. ., Named Students of Marcia McDaniel Seniors Marcia McDaniel and Dick Roth were chosen by the Student Council at Marion L. Steele High School . to represent the month of March as Students of the Month. Both two-year hiembers of National Honor Society, Marcia and Dick are editors respectively oh the RECdRD newspaper and Amherstonian yearbook staffs. Dick is currently vice-president -of NHS and Marcia is co-president of., the French Club. Marcia and Dick are also4 two-year members of Quill and Scroll, an international honorary society for students performing outstanding work on a high school publication, Marcia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George McDaniel, Woodhill Drive, has been active in the Latin ; I ; f i S i ' -I f ! I K ' t ij V 1 I 7 Xj I - ' I ' jf it Fifth and Sixth Grade Choruses to PresentAmerican Panorama Tour Tomorrow March 21, the Fifth and Sixth ' Grade Choruses of Amherst public schools will present an American Panarama Torr at Central school gymnasium. The program will begin at 7:30 pjn. This is a musical tour of the United States by train. Short stops are made at various places of interest with charactehistic act ivities being presented at some. The audience is taken by train to New England, a mountain AMERICAN PANARAMA TOUR GREETINGS This Is Your Land Combined Choruses Far Away Places . .. ..... Whitney, Kramer 6th Grade Chorus OUR JOURNEY BEGINS ThisTrain -r - u Arr. Gardner 5th Grade Chorus NEW ENGLAND STATION Drunken Sailor ; Sea Chantey Sailors Hornpipe Traditional Blow, Ye Winds : .' Sea Chantey 6th Grade Chorus y ' MOUNTAIN STOP Skip to My Lou Arr. Riegger 5th Grade Ensemble - She'll Be Comin' 'Round the Mountain Traditional 5th Grade Chorus DEEP SOUTH eei?,deoM1iidle ob de Road :-. Plantation Song tYU-,Slt Down?? ' -CamP feting Son! BollWeevil ... .. ..Folk Song 5th Grade Chorus and Ensemble RIVER CROSSING River Song .'. Styne 6th Grade Ensemble ' . DISNEYLAND STATION Talk to the Animals 6th Grade CROSSING THE PLAINS Who Has Seen the Wind? 5th Grade LUMBER CAMP - Cutting Down the Pines Lumber Camp s Timber-r-r-r American Work Song 6th Grade Chorus BACK IN OHIO ' 0hi0' 0hi0 Mercer Combined Choruses FAREWELL America, My Own r . This is My country : Jas; God Be with You lZ ReySg Combined Choruses r ; . lit; n QIB&iei Month for March Dick Roth Club, Pep Club and on the Amherstonian staff. She is a two-year member of FTA, is a GAL and is a member of the International Club and Inter Club Council. Marcia was sports editor last year on the Record staff, was on scholarship teams for 2 years and in the science club. Dick, current president of the Inter Club Council, is a lrt'rnbes ..: "of French Club, Quiz Bee," Chess Club, International Club and the Concert Choir. He has been active in the Latin Club and served his class as treasurer last year. Dick is this year a member of the Student Council. Dick is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Roth, of North Main Street. home, southern cotton ,; fields, across rivers and plains, Disney land, a lumber camp and back to Ohio. The script for the program is original and the train sounds are authentic and were taped especially for the musical. Mrs. Gillbert Welman will be directing the 150 students who will participate. There is no admission Charge and the public is invited to attend. Guthrie Chorus Chorus .: Bricusse Vance