15 Dec 1988
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1988
Page
1
A 12 year old Melissa Givens death from an undetected aneurysm spurs organ donation saving six lives. Melissa had planned to donate if she died, and her family’s effort turns tragedy into life for others. The piece also recounts travel notes and a courtroom distraction beyond the main story.
Readers are invited to call after 5 PM or on weekends to share anonymous opinions on the most dangerous stretch of public highway in Clermont County. The prompt encourages resident participation via a toll or telephone line for this week’s feature.
In Batavia the CECOS environmental trial produced a major dispute over discovery as defense seeks a mistrial. Prosecutors tried to introduce memos by defendant Allan Orth during cross examination. The case charges CECOS International, BFI, and former managers with 20 counts each for pumping phenol contaminated rainwater into a ditch feeding Pleasant Run Creek.
Sergeants in Lodge 112 of the Fraternal Order of Police remain at an impasse with the county over contract terms for wages and health insurance. The sergeants seek a higher premium cap, while the county proposes a limited raise and shared costs. Conciliator process under state law may be invoked if no agreement is reached, with binding final offers.
Ohio patrol cars display red ribbons as a symbol in a MADD led D-Day DUI crackdown. Over 18 hours, Cincinnati area posts reported 60 arrests, with statewide Ohio arrests totaling 939.
Clermont County reports 40 to 50 Giardiasis cases yearly with private wells and runoff contamination as sources. Health district director Tim Ingram notes no contamination in public reserves while day care centers face outbreaks due to diaper-related transmission. Symptoms include diarrhea cramps and nausea. Camping season raises cases.
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