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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1977
Page
10
The editorial laments the demise of the spare tire and the VW Beetle in the United States. It notes space and weight savings push inflatable mini tires and compressed air cans, while the Beetle's aging model faces rising costs and new competition like the Rabbit. The piece questions if progress truly improves driving life.
Paula Deimling reflects on the August public hearing about the Southwestern Ohio Prescriptive Training Center. She discusses attitudes toward mental retardation, concerns over impact on residents, and whether the center benefits Miami Township and its mentally retarded residents, noting fears of hostility if incidents occur nearby.
The Southeastern Ecumenical Ministry formed in 1966 seeks to open SEM Haven a 100 bed nursing home on a 55 acre site in Milford funded by a $125000 drive. The coalition includes 27 churches 10 denominations two seminaries and a total membership over 16000. Community leaders Ray Schricker Milo Bevan and others push for aging housing and social action across Eastern Hamilton and Western Clermont Counties.
Public input notes limited heating issues while SEM founded in 1966 by area church leaders grows with 15 task forces. It blends social action with ecumenism through prayer services and interfaith dialogue, including Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and Good Friday events at Beechmont Mall, fueling ongoing volunteer service.
The Columbus report outlines recommendations to strengthen municipal authority including developing comprehensive plans and unified development codes. It calls for capital improvement programs aligned with plans and township planning initiatives with zoning and general plans to guide growth. The text also covers SEM Haven Inc fundraising for a nursing home, open letters to Governor Rhodes about road closures, and concerns over Glen Este Williamsville Road access affecting Union Township’s future traffic and school routes.
Paul Bischof of Milford writes that the August 25 1977 Milford Junior High hearing on a proposed mental retardation project failed to garner public support. He cites deceitful hearings on site selection in Clermont County and urges the State Legislature to reassess the project amid public scrutiny.
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