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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 2004
Page
13
Tamara Sara Quinn and Zainab al Suwaij told Dayton Rotary about Iraq’s progress since liberation. They cited 25 percent female government participation, back-to-school scenes, hospitals operating at capacity, and Baby steps toward democracy, while noting security challenges and electricity restoration as needed.
The Madison Local School District education drive backs a 0.5 point income tax hike to fund ongoing needs. Superintendent Jan Kesselring said the effort informs voters about the levy and its long term benefits, with several community outreach events planned across Madison Township. The board approved new hires Richard Treadway, Tina Wolfe, and Matt Morrison and discussed summer school as an intervention and head start option, with next meetings set for September 20 and October 18.
Ohio Treasurer Joe Deters runs for his former Hamilton County prosecutor post after Republican incumbent Michael Allen withdraws from the November ballot. He will resign as treasurer on January 3 to assume prosecutors duties, leaving Taft to appoint a replacement. Several officials and candidates discuss the unusual write in race and party lines.
The Palmer Group owner expects stronger fourth quarter hiring locally though not as high as Manpower’s Cincinnati area survey suggests. Manpower reports 57 percent of firms planned to hire October through December with 3 percent cuts nationwide. in Hamilton Fairfield only 10 percent planned to hire. Mixed outlook in durable goods and construction amid winter conditions.
Monroe board sees potential regional meets at the new facility praising the track lighting. Local businessman Craig Hesson donates three $1000 checks to the schools, to cover unexpected costs. The district approves a city school resource officer funding plan with 75 percent district share and notes a possible $8000 DARE grant. Parents urge stronger anti drug efforts including screenings and more K9 patrols.
Obituaries list several local deaths with services and visitation details. Willard Easter of Hamilton dies at 90 after time in Kentucky and Ohio life, funeral set at Brown Dawson on Sept 15, with burial Rose Hill. Gregory P. Joe Lansaw, 46, Middletown, dies after cancer battle. long career in sales and coaching, funeral Sept 18 with visitations Sept 17. scholarship fund created in his memory. Other notices include Ares E Denne 88, Deborah Marie Earles 44, plus extended family tributes and church affiliations.
Emma Myrtle Whitman Henry 97 widow of James William Henry died September 12 2004 at West Liberty ARH. Born October 29 1906 in Granny Kentucky she was a nurse hospital visitor and flower gardener. Survived by five daughters three sons twenty grandchildren and twenty one great grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday 6 to 9 pm at Herald Stewart Halsey Funeral Home West Liberty funeral Wednesday 1 pm at Ezel Presbyterian Church burial Ezel Cemetery.
Ethel Justin Rowe age 82 of Lebanon Ohio died September 12 2004 at Lebanon Country Manor Born January 27 1922 in Wolfe County Kentucky to Grant and Ruth Blankenship She was a West side Church of Christ member and linked to the Grandmother Sadies Club of Lebanon Ohio She worked fifteen years at the Golden Lamb as a waitress and ten years for Sprint United Telephone as a customer service representative Preceded in death by her parents and husband Hebert P Rowe Survived by son Dwight Rowe Janice Lebanon Ohio daughters Sandra R Olds Newport News Virginia Kim Arbogast Don Hillard Ohio step brother Dorsey Tyra Long Island New York step sister Masine Day Middletown Ohio seven grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren Visitation is Wednesday September 15 2004 from 1 00 pm to 2 00 pm with services following at 2 00 pm all at Oswald Hoskins Funeral Home In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the West Side Church of Christ Building Fund 1000 Franklin Road Lebanon Ohio
Francis Sayl or nee Widner e 86 died September 12 2004 visitation September 15 6 8 at Oswald Hoskins Funeral Home.
Karen Sue Kramer Wells 52 of Lexington died Monday September 13 2004. Funeral services are 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home on Main Street Lexington. Burial follows at Lexington Cemetery with visitation from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. Wednesday. Contributions suggested to Hospice of the Bluegrass 2312 Alexandria Drive Lexington KY 40504.
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