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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1977
Page
11
The City Council considers James Creech's letter appealing a Zoning Board of Appeals decision granting Frisch's a 285 square foot sign, far above the 80 foot limit, amid prior Bonanza disputes. A June 6 hearing is set.
Franklin school board approves a summer session from June 13 to July 22 with English 1 General Science and Driver Education. Registration runs to the start of classes and other courses may be added if 15 or more students request them. Only Franklin district students may sign up. The board also accepts National Homes work on land near the high school and will receive a 6000 settlement. Educators Mary Riley Elsie Taylor and Gladiola Frazee retirements announced.
The Monroe Optimist Club sponsors the second annual Bike Safety Rodeo at Monroe Elementary School starting 10 am Saturday. Open to boys and girls ages 8 to 13, it offers three age groups with trophies for the top three in each. No entry fee. all bikes inspected by the Monroe Police Department.
Kenneth Alcorn of Middletown was bound over to the Warren County grand jury on two forgery counts and one count of receiving stolen property in Franklin Municipal Court. Judge John B. Tracy released him on his own recognizance.
Miami University hosts Brendan Gill poet critic and novelist speaking on Here at the New Yorker at 8 p m in room 115 Shideler Hall as part of the Orative Writing Workshop nightly program Gill draws from his semi biographical book and his work with The New Yorker His new Lindbergh Alone is this month s Book of the Month Club selection tomorrow poet Marvin Bell reads at 8 p m in the same room Bell has won the Lamont Award Hoken Award Balch Prize and Guggenheim Fellowship He teaches at the University of Iowa The NEA funds the series concludes Thursday with Harry Crews
Trenton police, with Butler County detectives, arrested Randy Campbell, 24, of 407 Sycamore Road after spotting marijuana plants at his home. He was expected to be charged with possession and cultivation of marijuana in Middletown Municipal Court. Police anticipate more arrests.
The May meeting of Fraternal Order of Police Associates John Fitzgerald Lodge No. 2 is set for tomorrow at Alfy's Restaurant in Middletown Shopping Center. Dinner starts at 6 30 p m and the business meeting follows at 7 with a crime prevention bureau officer presenting the film Take Time and Beat Crime. The session will be the last until September, says president Dave Lamphier.
Butler County residents are asked to display street addresses on mailboxes to help sheriff's deputies, fire and life squads locate residences quickly. Sheriff Robert Walton and Det. Doug Johnson note that unseen addresses slow response and threaten lives and property. A crime prevention survey found many boxes lacked numbers. with resident cooperation, response times should improve.
Carlisle school board approved graduation for 176 students subject to meeting all requirements. Three juniors plan to graduate early and may join commencement if they complete tasks. Principal Benny stressed seniors must fully meet standards. some 17 may face issues, with parents alerted. Community groups outlined club plans for a paper drive, parade participation, and a Lamb trophy at the Warren County Fair.
Brady Lake village council declared a state of emergency over a slow loss of water from residential wells. Thirty homes in the 450 person Portage County village have no municipal supply as the water table falls. Disaster Services began arranging bottled water and seeking funds to truck in water while adjacent Franklin Township considers a similar move.
Monroe Village Council will discuss placing the village payroll on a computer system with a system representative at 7 30 tonight at the village hall. The regular meeting starts at 8 with only routine matters on the agenda.
James Howerton former Middletown Police Chief remains in fair condition at Kettering Medical Center after undergoing heart surgery last week. Doctors report cautious recovery, with no complications noted and ongoing monitoring to ensure stability.
The Permanent Improvements Levy Committee for Franklin meets tonight at 7 p.m. at the Anthony School. The public can attend as officials discuss a $515,000 bond levy to be decided by voters in a July 12 special election. If not approved, the tax millage goes to the state.
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