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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1978

Page

15

Germantown Considers Third Step Water Rate Hike

Germantown water committee votes to urge council to approve a third 1975 rate increase effective July 1 to fund a 1.45 million water system upgrade. Minimum bill for up to 10 000 gallons would rise to 16.90 from 13.75. Over 10 000 gallons to 40 000 would cost 1.08 per thousand, up from 0.85. above 40 000 would be 0.95, up from 0.76. The plan accompanies a 10 percent sewer rate rise. Officials discuss easement outreach, loan paperwork, and bidding prep for wells, a water tower, and lines including dead-ends on Virginia Orchard Maple Elm.

Germantown Jerry Summel Farmers Home Administration Virgina Orchard Avenues Maple and Elm Streets

Council on Aging Board to Meet in Hamilton Monday

The Butler County Council on Aging board of trustees will meet Monday at 10 a.m. at the Hamilton Senior Citizens Center located on Ross and C streets in Hamilton.

Butler County Council On Aging Board of Trustees Hamilton Senior Citizens Ross and C Streets Hamilton

Butter Street Repair Top Priority for 1978 Projects

The village street committee voted to prioritize a one mile Butter Street repair this year ahead of other projects including Main Street north of Comstock Avenue and a hard surface for an alley entrance to the municipal pool. Plans and cost estimates will be prepared by the staff for Butter and Main Street, with funding possibly drawn from a seven tenths mill road levy shared with German Township. The committee also discussed Stiver Road Farmersville Pike intersection and whether part of Stiver lies within the village. Maryland joined the Union as the seventh state in 1788.

Germantown Butter Street Village Council Main Street Comstock Avenue Center Street Coleman Street Douglas Fenske Montgomery County Engineer's Office Fenske German Township John Dapps Stiver Road Farmersville Pike Stiver

Edgewood Class of 1978 Top Ten Honored by Lions

Trenton Lions Club honors Edgewood High School top ten academically at Honor Night Banquet. Students listed alphabetically include David Ash Stanley Graham Mark Hufford Michael McDonell Jeff McKinney Michael Slusher Rena Smith Randy Taylor Rae Jean Webb and Jenny Whisman Herman Whisman. Lion statues will be presented and the $1,000 Lions Memorial Scholarship winner announced during the event.

Trenton Edgewood High School Trenton Lions Club David Ash Cecil Ash Stanley Graham Mark Hufford David Hufford Seven Mile Michael McDonell Ronald McDonell Jeff McKinney Oliver McKinney Michael Slusher Ben Slusher Rena Smith Rodney Smith Middletown Randy Taylor Marion Taylor Rae Jean Webb Kenneth Webb Jenny Whisman Herman Whisman

Hunter Lions elect Flannery president

Hunter Lions Club installed James L. Flannery as president for the coming year. The group also announced officers Glenn Gibbs as first vice president Richard Norvell as secretary treasurer and Willie House as tail twister. The club sponsored a district bowling tournament at Eastern Lanes and plans a group outing to a Cincinnati Reds game.

Hunter James L. Flannery Hunter Lions Club Flannery Fisher Road Sue Andrew Warren County Glenn Gibbs Todd Road Mary Francis Richard Norvell Moreland Drive Judy Lisa Robin Tommy Willie House Loretta Eastern Lanes Cincinnati Reds

Edgewood delegates named for Buckeye State programs

Edgewood state delegates and alternates to Buckeye Boys and Girls State activities in June have been named. Boys are: David Hacker Darren Atkinson and Steve Fry with alternates Darin Sloneker. Girls are Charlene Bailey Karen McDonell with alternates Caroline Lakes and Terri Richard. Edgewood reps will speak about the programs upon return.

Trenton Edgewood High School Buckeye David Hacker Homer Hacker Darren Atkinson Charles Atkinson The Charlene Bailey James Bailey Seven Mile Karen McDonell Ronald McDonell American Legion Post 218 Middletown Caroline Lakes Cecil Lakes Terri Richard Joe Richard Mike McDowell Karen Edgewood

Snethen Named Trenton Lions Club President for 1978 79

Trenton Ohio Dean Snethen, a 24 year charter member and past president, is elected president of the Trenton Lions Club for 1978 79. He moves from first vice to presidency as Wayne Taylor and others fill officer roles. Installation June 22 with oath by Kenneth Caplinger. The club was cited by the Ohio Lions Eye Research Foundation for its support of blindness research.

Trenton Dean Snethen Trenton Lions Club Snethen Wayne Taylor Terry John Burley Kenneth Patrick Wilfielder Sam Martin Ross Barger Kenneth Ehresman Lion Tamer Bernie Grueser Melvin Ruder Paul Ehresman William Fry Arnold Jones Kenneth Caplinger Trenton Club Ohio Lions Eye Research Foundation

Franklin School Board Adds June Class Days Amid Budget Debate

Franklin voters face a June 27 mill levy as the school board adds June 9 and 12 as class days after weather losses. State action expanded disaster days to four, with efforts to borrow up to 552 430 78 against anticipated second half revenues.

Eric von Klinger Franklin Gene Bonny Susan Moore Bonny Huntington National Bank Marcellene Hollingsworth

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