Santa as a woman sparks debate in holiday views
In Melinda Voris Views & Vignettes, Gwen argues Santa should be female to restore Christmas spirit, criticizing male depictions. She presents a “Santa Test” with quirky questions about family, recipes, and shipping costs, implying women better understand holiday meaning.
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Santa Claus
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U.S. Postal Service
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Air Express
Controversy Over Union Township Appointment to County Post
The Clermont County Union Township Trustees appointed Mr. Wiesenhahn to an unexpired term, prompting objections that the voters’ wishes were ignored. Five qualified applicants existed, including the writer, but the chairperson Ms. Wuerdeman and Wiesenhahn pushed the nomination with implied consent from Trustee-elect Walker, leading to public criticism of the process.
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Clermont County
Union Township
Wiesenhahn
Jerry McBride
Catherine
Linda) Wuerdeman
Wuerdeman
Mr. Wiesenhahn
Walker
Letter voter voices concern over 1983 defeat and Township actions
The writer argues voters showed distrust by not re-electing him, noting defeats in recent years including November 8 1983. They blame the board for ignoring elector wishes and warn of continued inaction in township affairs, citing Ohio 125 traffic issues and urging residents to remember in future elections.
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Ohio 125
Wuerdeman
Wiesenhahn
Community Help Guide for Clermont County Services
A compiled list of Clermont County agencies and hotlines offering aid across human services. It includes WIC and food programs, counseling, housing, disability services, senior resources, runaways, utilities assistance, and crisis hotlines with corresponding phone numbers.
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Transportation — Cart
Clermont Senior Citizens,Inc
Cincinnati Bell
Cg&e
HEAP
Clermont County Human Services
Financial Age
Giving lessens holiday misery through Salvation Army work
The Salvation Army brings Christmas music bells and red kettles to streets and raises funds to feed, toy, and aid two million Americans in need. Volunteers find personal renewal in helping the needy and giving back to their communities during the season.
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Salvation Army
Salvaton Army
Salvation Army Kettles Grow in Clermont County
Lt. Richard Kelly notes kettles began in Clermont County in 1979 after the corps opened. Volunteers in Eastgate Mall Milford Amelia and Beechmont collect in four areas with brief shifts and occasional relievers. Donations fund clothing and meals for the needy over a four week Christmas drive.
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Salvation Army
Clermont County
Richard Kelly
Cincinnati
Loveland
Kelly
Eastgate Mall
Milford
Amelia
Beechmont Avenue
Readers letters welcome at The Courier crowdsourced voice
The Courier invites original letters on any current community topic in good taste. Letters should be brief, signed with name, address, and daytime phone number for authorship verification. The editor may edit for length and clarity and may cut letters as needed.
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CPR Classes Set For Basic Life Support Courses
Registration is open for American Heart Association CPR courses. The six hour Basic Life Support class costs $5 per person and must be registered through the Heart Association at 281 4048.
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American Heart Association
The
Heart Association
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