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Grant requires cooperation — Page 3 I All invited to community picnic — Pe~ aaa *if\ - M 3 V» X X - 0 - H - " - ■-■ 3 r 08 < X m ,r m — ■fl >- f. > o J> ,_ < - rri 3> Amherst News-Time Wednesday, August 11. 1999 Amherst Ohio And the beat goes on, on... 'Anti' campaign includes council by QLEN MILLER Nawa-Timas raporter Crystal Mortgage president David Moore is broadening his campaign against the city because of its prosecution of the company. Beginning in about a month. Moore will increase his political pressure against the city by launching a campaign against city council members seeking re-election. Three weeks ago, Moore launched a campaign urging people not to vote for law director Alan Anderson in the upcoming November election or treasurer Kathleen Litkovitz next year. Large posters were placed in the windows of the mortgage firm during the Old Time Jamboree. They remain in place. The new effort, the "campaign to re-elect nobody," is not aimed at anyone in particular, but is being started because no one on council has spoken out about the city's prosecution of the company, Moore explained. The incumbents, council members Terry Traster, Nancy Brown, Ed Cowger, David Kukucka, Steve P'Simer and John Mishak are Democrats. The opponents, Dennis Walters, Barbara Kilgore, Michael Nolte and John Dunn are Republicans while Nick Brusky, a Marion L. Steele High School student, is running as an independent Moore, a Republican, claimed his political affiliation has nothing to do with his decision. "I just think they should have the courage to speak out about what's happening, one way or the other. They haven't," he added. "So, we need fresh blood here — competition." Crystal Mortgage is charged with allegedly failing to pay more than $7,000 in 1997 city income taxes. Moore sold the company last year but remains president and chief executive of- CONTINUED on paga 3 Anderson says 'Stay out of it' Law director Alan Anderson scolded the Amheret Downtown Business Association (ADBA) last week for its July letter expressing concern over the city's prosecution of the Crystal Mortgage Co. Anderson's criticism and suggestion to keep out of the ligation came at the end of an Aug. S ADBA meeting. The prosecution of the Arm Cor allegedly failing to pay all of its 1996 income taxes does not mean the city is anti- business. The city government . is trying to promote business in severe! ways, Anderson ADBA {-resident David Fox said the letter did not accuse the city of being hostile. "We just said it might be viewed that way by some (people)." he said. Some of Anderson's-criticism was aimed at Fox, who wrote the letter after unanimous agreement at the meeting. . Anderson, who is a member of the business group, was not present for the vote. "So obviously, it wasn't unanimous because I wasn't here. Nobody contacted me for my opinion," he said. Association members said the letter was written with the unanimous consent of those present at the July meeting. Regardless, Anderson said the letter should not have indicated agreement was unanimous. Furthermore, the letter should not have been written at all because no one in the ADBA is aware of all the facts in the case. He went on to claim Crystal Mortgage president David Moore is misleading the public and news media by providing them with inaccurate information about the case. Moore's wife, Debbie, left the meeting before Anderson began his criticism. The city is not prosecuting Crystal Mortgage for failing to pay income earned from its 17 offices around the country, only income earned in its Amherst corporate office. Moore is claiming the opposite, he said. CONTINUED on page 3 City engineer Milt Pommeranz looks over newly laid curb along Brennan Drive as pav ing crews from the Oster Construction Company prepare to lay more curbing behind him. Summer pavement projects should be done by Oct. 31 Work on the 1999 pavement rehabilitation and resurfacing program began Aug. 1 and is expected to conclude . Oct. 31. Heading off the paving projects was the installation of new curbs along Brennan Drive, which also is being re- paved from Gordon Avenue to Middle Ridge Road. Other streets to be worked on include: • N. Main Street from W. Martin Avenue to 213 feet north of Sipple Street • Green Forest Drive from S. Lake Street to 217 feet west of Maple Creek Drive. • Maple Creek Drive from Green Forest Drive to 183 feet south. • Terra Lane from Sunrise Drive to 333 feet north of Greenlawn Avenue. • Tenney Avenue from S. Main Street to Spring Street • Brennan Drive from Middle Ridge Road to Gordon Avenue. • Autumn Drive from Elyria Avenue to Gordon Avenue. The paving is being done by the Osterland Company at a cost of $385,687.20. This homegrown volunteer ts jewel to those he serves *af>J* m*m^—m*mmWw mma\_^_M_mmMATm He was selected for the honor af- ___ ter Nordson surveyed area employ- Naws-TirrtM raporter ees to dets*rmine who tbey draught was dsssswlng of recognition for his Tom Jewel 1st* been a busy man or her volunteer work. d the lest 10 -rears. His forte is and will continue to He'* helped build 17 homes for be working with Habitat for Human - County Habitat for " ""'' k"— -*.•«•«— Ily*! home building program, time. ing an expert home builder and doesn't claim to be today, although he has learned a lot Since then, he has learned how to build, help put up dry wen aad dozens of other home building tasks from experts who volunteer their Tt-at's one leaioa why he one ef *e 10 or* Bar* ia 1988, he knew Utile ab- wheahede- 80 He has twice been preiitlsai of Habitat's board of trustees and currently is the chairman of ths cotn- miuee that selects families who live ia the homes. Sad to MBseTaa^ *»^*^^W imam *wa_maa\mm% *Tss»*» ef BtolftjjMCesssTsTftSS m*******aJm\mWtm ^Be»8^BBSBB^# »■■» WaBB* In Octotsar. his trustee will expire, ao ahMH to til' TlUi ■ asa he hat Busi i anal calls tut organized efforts by QLEN MILLER News-Timas reporter An analysis of downtown Amherst by a group of revitalization specialists recommends it become a specialty-niche for shoppers in a historically redeveloped area. The lengthy report by Downtown Ohio, Inc. was received by the city earlier this month and is available to residents and businesspersons who participated in an April 13-14 review of the city's revitalization needs and potential. The written report submitted by the non-profit revitalization group states the downtown "seems to have the ingredients" for an "exciting" specialty shopping area if the city follows the Main Street Ohio redevelopment program. It states, "Downtown Amheret has the distinct potential to successfully move forward as a revitalized, vital and unique community center." It emphasizes revitalization through a multi-phased program based on critical support and cooperation from the public and private sectors. Although it is backed by the city and merchants, the Downtown Ohio specialists found a lack of commitment by the county government Among the needs noted by the report is more direction and focus about how the revitalization effort should be structured and financed. Mayor John Higgins said the city is attempting to resolve this by seeking grants from the Stocker, Lorain County Community and Nordson Family foundations to start the program. The funds would be used to hire a coordinator for the Main Street program and the creation of a redevelopment plan. One reason why redevelopment has fallen short in the past has been the lack of a full-time person to lead the program, he added. "Maybe you would a little bit this week and get back to it two weeks later because of other things," the mayor explained. "You need to be doing several things at one time and that's a full-time job that requires your full-time attention." It also will involve a cooperative effort by the city, and property owners on Park, Tenney, Milan and Cleveland avenues, and the Amheret Downtown Business Association (ADBA) They have to be an integral pm of tius,because you're going to have to have them involved in this or we are wasting our time," Higgins said. Part of the report deals with a tour of downtown Amherst by agency representatives. The report made several observations about the six- block area: • There is no local ptvservation district snd no set of design guidelines for revitalization. • Although most buildings are itr good condition, few have facades that have been rrtaintained in an historically correct inanner. There is hope, however, litde mired to tee to of tee the i structures! sal or near original TMs coald be costf for **>**mammf _ asjsB"> will costiy work. The • TttaWwtaefeoav Mnipl laidstsgB 'm aaai 1ft tfce ejQa*aSos>n 8888. wbiflh Is a *\0aa8V eat" ata. of bea^oM. mm—~ eajajaaaa** —WW «V*lBa*e>.SSS.*aSSSI|-SSa*S>SS*> -Mmm-mA-mt* ';'"8j8t y m i '■■;,■ - "% ;■*, W %■'■ aVftee-aa > ■ v: ..*;$■* V-V,"' ' ^$1
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Title | The Amherst news-times. (Amherst, Ohio), 1999-08-11 |
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Amherst (Ohio) Lorain County (Ohio) |
Date of Original | 11-AUG-1999 |
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Full Text | Grant requires cooperation — Page 3 I All invited to community picnic — Pe~ aaa *if\ - M 3 V» X X - 0 - H - " - ■-■ 3 r 08 < X m ,r m — ■fl >- f. > o J> ,_ < - rri 3> Amherst News-Time Wednesday, August 11. 1999 Amherst Ohio And the beat goes on, on... 'Anti' campaign includes council by QLEN MILLER Nawa-Timas raporter Crystal Mortgage president David Moore is broadening his campaign against the city because of its prosecution of the company. Beginning in about a month. Moore will increase his political pressure against the city by launching a campaign against city council members seeking re-election. Three weeks ago, Moore launched a campaign urging people not to vote for law director Alan Anderson in the upcoming November election or treasurer Kathleen Litkovitz next year. Large posters were placed in the windows of the mortgage firm during the Old Time Jamboree. They remain in place. The new effort, the "campaign to re-elect nobody," is not aimed at anyone in particular, but is being started because no one on council has spoken out about the city's prosecution of the company, Moore explained. The incumbents, council members Terry Traster, Nancy Brown, Ed Cowger, David Kukucka, Steve P'Simer and John Mishak are Democrats. The opponents, Dennis Walters, Barbara Kilgore, Michael Nolte and John Dunn are Republicans while Nick Brusky, a Marion L. Steele High School student, is running as an independent Moore, a Republican, claimed his political affiliation has nothing to do with his decision. "I just think they should have the courage to speak out about what's happening, one way or the other. They haven't," he added. "So, we need fresh blood here — competition." Crystal Mortgage is charged with allegedly failing to pay more than $7,000 in 1997 city income taxes. Moore sold the company last year but remains president and chief executive of- CONTINUED on paga 3 Anderson says 'Stay out of it' Law director Alan Anderson scolded the Amheret Downtown Business Association (ADBA) last week for its July letter expressing concern over the city's prosecution of the Crystal Mortgage Co. Anderson's criticism and suggestion to keep out of the ligation came at the end of an Aug. S ADBA meeting. The prosecution of the Arm Cor allegedly failing to pay all of its 1996 income taxes does not mean the city is anti- business. The city government . is trying to promote business in severe! ways, Anderson ADBA {-resident David Fox said the letter did not accuse the city of being hostile. "We just said it might be viewed that way by some (people)." he said. Some of Anderson's-criticism was aimed at Fox, who wrote the letter after unanimous agreement at the meeting. . Anderson, who is a member of the business group, was not present for the vote. "So obviously, it wasn't unanimous because I wasn't here. Nobody contacted me for my opinion," he said. Association members said the letter was written with the unanimous consent of those present at the July meeting. Regardless, Anderson said the letter should not have indicated agreement was unanimous. Furthermore, the letter should not have been written at all because no one in the ADBA is aware of all the facts in the case. He went on to claim Crystal Mortgage president David Moore is misleading the public and news media by providing them with inaccurate information about the case. Moore's wife, Debbie, left the meeting before Anderson began his criticism. The city is not prosecuting Crystal Mortgage for failing to pay income earned from its 17 offices around the country, only income earned in its Amherst corporate office. Moore is claiming the opposite, he said. CONTINUED on page 3 City engineer Milt Pommeranz looks over newly laid curb along Brennan Drive as pav ing crews from the Oster Construction Company prepare to lay more curbing behind him. Summer pavement projects should be done by Oct. 31 Work on the 1999 pavement rehabilitation and resurfacing program began Aug. 1 and is expected to conclude . Oct. 31. Heading off the paving projects was the installation of new curbs along Brennan Drive, which also is being re- paved from Gordon Avenue to Middle Ridge Road. Other streets to be worked on include: • N. Main Street from W. Martin Avenue to 213 feet north of Sipple Street • Green Forest Drive from S. Lake Street to 217 feet west of Maple Creek Drive. • Maple Creek Drive from Green Forest Drive to 183 feet south. • Terra Lane from Sunrise Drive to 333 feet north of Greenlawn Avenue. • Tenney Avenue from S. Main Street to Spring Street • Brennan Drive from Middle Ridge Road to Gordon Avenue. • Autumn Drive from Elyria Avenue to Gordon Avenue. The paving is being done by the Osterland Company at a cost of $385,687.20. This homegrown volunteer ts jewel to those he serves *af>J* m*m^—m*mmWw mma\_^_M_mmMATm He was selected for the honor af- ___ ter Nordson surveyed area employ- Naws-TirrtM raporter ees to dets*rmine who tbey draught was dsssswlng of recognition for his Tom Jewel 1st* been a busy man or her volunteer work. d the lest 10 -rears. His forte is and will continue to He'* helped build 17 homes for be working with Habitat for Human - County Habitat for " ""'' k"— -*.•«•«— Ily*! home building program, time. ing an expert home builder and doesn't claim to be today, although he has learned a lot Since then, he has learned how to build, help put up dry wen aad dozens of other home building tasks from experts who volunteer their Tt-at's one leaioa why he one ef *e 10 or* Bar* ia 1988, he knew Utile ab- wheahede- 80 He has twice been preiitlsai of Habitat's board of trustees and currently is the chairman of ths cotn- miuee that selects families who live ia the homes. Sad to MBseTaa^ *»^*^^W imam *wa_maa\mm% *Tss»*» ef BtolftjjMCesssTsTftSS m*******aJm\mWtm ^Be»8^BBSBB^# »■■» WaBB* In Octotsar. his trustee will expire, ao ahMH to til' TlUi ■ asa he hat Busi i anal calls tut organized efforts by QLEN MILLER News-Timas reporter An analysis of downtown Amherst by a group of revitalization specialists recommends it become a specialty-niche for shoppers in a historically redeveloped area. The lengthy report by Downtown Ohio, Inc. was received by the city earlier this month and is available to residents and businesspersons who participated in an April 13-14 review of the city's revitalization needs and potential. The written report submitted by the non-profit revitalization group states the downtown "seems to have the ingredients" for an "exciting" specialty shopping area if the city follows the Main Street Ohio redevelopment program. It states, "Downtown Amheret has the distinct potential to successfully move forward as a revitalized, vital and unique community center." It emphasizes revitalization through a multi-phased program based on critical support and cooperation from the public and private sectors. Although it is backed by the city and merchants, the Downtown Ohio specialists found a lack of commitment by the county government Among the needs noted by the report is more direction and focus about how the revitalization effort should be structured and financed. Mayor John Higgins said the city is attempting to resolve this by seeking grants from the Stocker, Lorain County Community and Nordson Family foundations to start the program. The funds would be used to hire a coordinator for the Main Street program and the creation of a redevelopment plan. One reason why redevelopment has fallen short in the past has been the lack of a full-time person to lead the program, he added. "Maybe you would a little bit this week and get back to it two weeks later because of other things," the mayor explained. "You need to be doing several things at one time and that's a full-time job that requires your full-time attention." It also will involve a cooperative effort by the city, and property owners on Park, Tenney, Milan and Cleveland avenues, and the Amheret Downtown Business Association (ADBA) They have to be an integral pm of tius,because you're going to have to have them involved in this or we are wasting our time," Higgins said. Part of the report deals with a tour of downtown Amherst by agency representatives. The report made several observations about the six- block area: • There is no local ptvservation district snd no set of design guidelines for revitalization. • Although most buildings are itr good condition, few have facades that have been rrtaintained in an historically correct inanner. There is hope, however, litde mired to tee to of tee the i structures! sal or near original TMs coald be costf for **>**mammf _ asjsB"> will costiy work. The • TttaWwtaefeoav Mnipl laidstsgB 'm aaai 1ft tfce ejQa*aSos>n 8888. wbiflh Is a *\0aa8V eat" ata. of bea^oM. mm—~ eajajaaaa** —WW «V*lBa*e>.SSS.*aSSSI|-SSa*S>SS*> -Mmm-mA-mt* ';'"8j8t y m i '■■;,■ - "% ;■*, W %■'■ aVftee-aa > ■ v: ..*;$■* V-V,"' ' ^$1 |
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