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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1979
Page
4
An unsigned editorial weighs real property tax exemptions under state laws and Supreme Court rulings. In Clermont County 1978 exemptions totaled 26.8 million, including 19.4 million for government property and 5.9 million for church property. The piece weighs the impact on taxpayers and local government.
Dale Romohr of Union Township Trustees discusses possible incorporation urged by Robert Ludlow. He warns new road structures could be costly or bankrupt the area if overpasses and ditches are needed. Julie Sharp, zoning inspector, vacationed in Hawaii with her son. Heywood notes purchase of $100000 in road equipment including a $30000 Grade-All ditching machine. Ed Ritchy leads a national media survey on key issues. Courier contacted for editor inputs.
State Senator Richard H. Finan remarks on California layoffs after Proposition 13 and jobless rates, notes a NEA ad buy, and discusses Ohio pay bill changes. He cites salary figures for state offices, mileage, and health coverage shifts, and references SB 415 on guardianship for disabled persons. He supports HB 381 and HB 857, and HR 890 easing free trade zones benefiting Hamilton and Clermont counties.
The Clermont Court ing YOU invites readers to contribute to a county wide special issue. It seeks stories about people places schools churches recreation work jobs businesses government and services and more from the community.
A nostalgic verse ties Christmas joy to gifts for children and parents. It foresees a grandfather clock for dad, a cradle for a girl, and a ring as a pledge within family gathering. Snow, faith, and spring wedding plans intertwine with festive cheer.
Clermont County residents receive about 2 million dollars monthly in social security benefits. About 12,027 beneficiaries are paid by 1,742 widows and dependents receive 380,381, 5,189 under 65 total 321,219, and 1,366 spouses of retired or disabled workers totaling 155,647.
A reader from Pierce Township Clermont County Ohio laments lack of public accounting of tax dollars. He urges monthly ad disclosures for all departments with time date and location of meetings and requests itemized spending by offices and officials. He criticizes officials as ruling over citizens and calls for accountability to voters and judges.
A letter to the editor argues the state income tax, not sales tax, should fund education. It criticizes 1970s promises, notes burdens on homeowners and seniors, warns against inflation increases, and favors local school control with a $1300 base per pupil, citing regulatory costs and lobbying pressures. The piece also reflects Christmas optimism and faith in better times ahead.
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