The Amherst news-times. (Amherst, Ohio), 1978-03-16

              Amherst City Council Monday night adopted an ordinance under suspension of rules; passed five ordinances to second reading; passed two ordinances to third treading; returned an ordinance to committee; removed an ordinance, which had been added to the agenda, from the agenda because of an error; heard and accepted administration report; and , scheduled committee meetings. . An ordinance which would authorize the Service Director to a - i r tt r -J voniraci wun mcuonneu, rruuu-foot and Associates Inc. for preparation of detailed plans and specifications for resurfacing of Park Avenue from Leavitt Road to Prospect Street was adopted after first reading under suspension of rules, work will include installation a - m oi new euros, guiiers ana improvement of storm sewers, Spring Play Is 0 Marion ' L. Steele High School Drama Club, has announced and .cast its annual Spring Play, "The Curious Savage' by John Patrick. It will be presented in Powers Elementary School April 20, 21 and 22. The cast is headed by Kathy ,&ordeIeski as Mrs. Ethel P. Savage a5 kind, buH slightly exotic old woman who has been placed in an institution by her three children played by Joe Grugel, Cns Glaser and Maryanne Zeleznik. At the Institution, the Cloisters, Mrs. Savage meets ; all of , the guests," who all have their own strange idiosyncrasies. They are 7 Named Honor Students Seven Amherst students were nducted into Our Lady of the Lake chapter of the National Honor Society at Lorain Catholic High School March 10. They are: ( Seniors: Patricia Brackley, daughter or Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brackley; tee Anne Higgins, daughter of Mr; nd Mrs. Edward Higgins. Juniors: Kathy Clark, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Clark; Brian JHiggins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Higgins; Nick Restifo, son of Dr. and Mrs. Nicholas Restifo; and Christina Schiavoni, daughter f Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Schiavoni. Sophomore: Christine Leonard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Leonard. In order to qualify for induction, each student must satisfy the following academic requirements vased on his or her grade level: seniors must have a 3.00 accumulative grade average count-" ing all work completed since entering the ninth grade; juniors must have a 3.25 accumulative f I - .3 i i St 7 'f' 1 " ti'. 1.', "iv.-. . -4. .!m. , I . - DALE ROSENKRANZ, co-chairman land Campaign receives a check Amherst Hospital Auxiliary president, Auxiliary treasurer. -A tmj " f J Five ordinances passed to second reading include: One which would accept the sanitary sewer on North Main Street, between Sunrise Drive and Shadylawn. Avenue from Tibor - Kassu. A second which would increase the salary paid to the Mayor's secretary. The increase will be retroactive to Jan. 1. A third which would allocate revenue sharing money received during 1978. .. ' A fourth which would authorize the Service Director to contract for work which would increase size of storm sewers along Middle Ridge Road from 30 to 42 inches. A fifth which would authorize the Cast played by Mary Olson; Matt Has, Beth Thompson, Jonathan Wil-helm and Carla McBennett. The Cloisters is staffed by Miss Wilhelmina and Dr. Emmett played by Shelly Harmych and Josie Essig Respectively. "This fun filled show centers around the battle Mrs. Savage has with her children over the family fortune. The laughter tumbles from line to line. It makes you wonder, who really belongs Inside this institution," David Cotton, ' director said. Donna Kordeleski is Cotton's assistant. ., grade average and sophomores must have a 3.50 accumulative average. In addition to meeting the academic requirement, each student had to submit a letter of recommendation from the advisors of at least two activities in which they have been active. Finally each student who qualified academically and submitted the two letters of recommendation was voted on by the faculty. Those who received an 80 per cent or higher affirmative vote were inducted. Guest speaker was Griff Hogan, director of , Apostolate for Mental Retardation of .the Diocese of Cleveland. His top"ic was the importance of each individual making the fullest uses of their abilities and helping those not as gifted. Past members who worked on planning the NHS program are: John Girard, president; Rossana Danese, vice president; Bev Imbrogno, secretary; B e r n i Mihalic, treasurer; and Tamt Amiri, Sue Broglio, Diane Urig, Judy McGlinchy, Tim Diamond, Judy Kramer and Debbie Lukotch. v - t r w nit f V 7 i ( A 4 v. , 1 I JL Jim of Amherst Hospital Remodeling from Mrs. Helen Stilgenbauer, center and Mrs. Norma Schmidt, Service Director to purchase a snow plow attachment. An ordinance, up for first reading, which would repeal Amherst Codified Ordinance Section 197.04 was returned to committee. It concerns use of office space in City Hall. Two ordinances were passed to third reading. The one would amend Section 313.09(b) of Amherst Codified Ordinances. It would permit right turns on red lights at certain intersections at certain times. The second which was proposed for adaption under suspension of rules was passed to second reading after suspension was rejected. Council members voting against Page 3, Section 2 .V. rum . It,. I W ; 5 ; I "is . 1 THE LOOK OF THE FyT??I!tS Stsdcats at St, Joseph's Catholic School 'display how the? think ptopfa will be dressed in the 1990vs. The event last week was sponsored by Student Government Spirit Commission. Pictured from left, front row are: Colleen Galvin, seventh grade; Ann Wiegand, fifth grade, third place; Pete'Wiegand, eighth grade, second place; and Mary Beth Galvin, eighth grade. Back row from left are: Mary Jensen, fifth grade; Connie Wagner, seventh grade; Debbie Jenkins, eighth grade; Laurl Gargasz, eighth grade; Myriam Macchi sixth grade and Terri Mullinax, eighth grade, first place. , Twelve Band Members Earn Twelve members of Marion L. Steele High School Band received superior ratings in the Solo and Ensemble Competition, sponsored by the Ohio Music Education Association March 4. Student musicians from 36 schools in District IV area competed in ( this year's contest held in Firelands Middle School.', Soloists receiving I (Superior) ratings were: Matt Has, trumpet solo; Michelle Horvath, flute; Beverly Lehman, clarinet; Jackie Cherney, tenor sax; and Jeff Ireland, alto sax. Ensemble groups included: Pam Wolf, Beverly Lehman and Patti , Versace, woodwind trio; Matt Has, Judy Amon and Dave Bourne, trumpet; and Beverly Lehman, Mary Jo Windmiller, Christi Reed Hospital Auxiliary Drive At $20,000 Mark Amherst Hospital Auxiliary launched the hospital's campaign to raise $250,000 to remodel the old building last week with a pledge of $20,000 which will be, paid during the next three years. The pledge is the first maior commtment to the campaign which was announced recently by Elmer Valentne, board of trustees president. "We are happy to make this pledge to the Amherst Hospital Remodeling Fund and to be part of the effort to make the hospital a modern, health-care complex' Mrs. Fred Stilgenbauer, Hospital Auxiliary, president said- - w V y 1 1 One Of Ohio & (jreat Yfewdpaperi Vol 60 No 12 Page 1, and Shelly Harmych, clarinet quartet. Soloists receiving II (excellent) ratings are: Beverly Lehman, alto sax; Jim Jajack, clarinet; Beth "Thompson, flute; and Shelly Harmych, clarinet. Rating of III (good) were awarded ; to: Christi Reed, clarinet solo; and Amherst Area Girl Scouts are sponsoring Interest Groups for girls in grades six and up. i The program, now starting its second session, may accommodate many more girls than it presently has enrolled. The girls in the first session have taken such lessons--as grooming, ceramics and macrame. The Auxiliary, which celebrated its 40th year of service last year, has already organized several money-making projects which will insure the fulfillment of the hospital pledge. Included in these projects are the television rental service, Annual Charity Ball, Bridge-A-Rama and Hospital Auxiliary calendar. In addition to these projects, Auxiliary members also volunteer their time to the hospital and help coordinate visitor control and admitting of patients. "We are happy to accept this generous pledge from Amherst '1 Section 1 15' March 16, 1978 Drive Planned Church Women United in the Amherst area will conduct a clothing drive March 13 from 9 to II a.m. in Amherst United Congregational Church, South Main Street. Persons are asked to box and tie all good, clean used clothing. Needed most are mens, babies and clothing. No womens shoes or plastic articles, please. A donation of 10 cents per pound for shipping expenses is requested. Last year Amherst area sent 3,200 poonds of used clothing. Included were 64 handmade quilts, 64 handmade childrens outfits and 28 pounds of bandages prepared by the ladies of Henrietta United Methodist Church; "These ladies - should be highly commended for. their efforts'," Mrs Polly Makinen said. Clothing is distributed through Church World Service. For more information call Mrs. Makinen at 988-7388. Top Matin; Scott Sterna, Marimba solo. Pianists who accompanied the soloists included: Rick Gronsky, Clara Schmidt, Judy Amon and several adults. A percussion ensemble,' composed of Paula Rosenbusch, Mike Sitton, Rick Lewis, Dan Fly, Don Keller and Jeff Rich, received a U (excellent) rating. Classes are taught by skilled persons at little or no cost. Interested girls may attend a kick-off meeting with a parent March 21 in Park Avenue United Methodist Church basement at 7 p.m. or contact Rick Ferguson at 988-5810. Hospital Auxiliary," Dale Rosen-kranz, co-chairman of the campaign said. "This is a good first step toward our goal and you women have shown again your loyalty and commitment to the Amherst Hospital." Remodeling of the old building was deemed necessary by the Hospital Board of Trustees so that the old building would complement the new . six million dollar facility which is scheduled to open in May. The old building will house the Maternity Department, laboratory, and pharmacy, all of which will be enlarged and modernized.