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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1986
Page
5
A boy recalls in vivid terms stuffing creatures into a mason jar during rambles near his home. His mother scolds over using her jars while his father warns the jarred things could bite. Only his toddler brother shows any curiosity about the crawling captives.
A narrator recalls catching water striders water boatmen hellgranites and dragonflies in a creek behind a house. He describes the bites dangers and learning from wild creatures including the impressive praying mantis that could turn its head. The piece recalls family control and a boyhood fascination with insects and jars.
Mickey Rammel and Betty Martz of Batavia revive stenciling once common in colonial times. They craft ceiling and wall designs with mylar stencils and oil paints, supplementing with handmade wood items. They plan to work in homes in the Cincinnati area three to four days weekly, pricing from 1.25 to 3 dollars.
Clermont County Automatic Data Processing Board names officers and begins work. County Treasurer Gary G. Vogelgesang, board chairman, seeks an update from consultants Ernst & Whitney on the county computer needs and urges guidelines to govern equipment purchases. Kenneth A. Kahle, county recorder, elected vice chairman at the January 13 meeting. By law the auditor, as part of the board, coordinates duties.
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