28 Jan 1981
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1981
Page
1
A spaghetti supper fundraiser was held at Amelia United Cathedral Church on Saturday to support community programs. Proceeds go to church outreach and local relief efforts.
Clermont County residents receive a concise annual report from the Cooperative Extension Service detailing outreach programs, community education efforts, and financial summaries. The document highlights youth development, agriculture, and health initiatives conducted across the county, with figures on participation and impact.
The grand jury returned bribery indictments against Harold Bissantz former Clermont official who admitted cooperation to reporters as he left court. The panel also examined 28 witnesses over two days, with other indictments and salary provision details linked to amended legislation.
A salary increase lawsuit is scheduled for tomorrow with the commissioners' attorney seeking a preliminary dismissal. The case involving Stephen had been set for January 22 at 8 30 a m but was postponed.
Robert L. Sutton outlines the Cooperative Extension Service as a global, federally funded education network under Smith Lever Act of 1914. The Clermont County office at 76 South Riverside Drive Batavia lists staff including Sutton, C&NRD agent Ila Ree Cee, Bruce McPheron, Mary Schuster, Melba Burch, David Sharp, Kathy Retzler, Angela Ausman Ackerman, Shirlee Gillespie, Lou Richardson, and Aliene Tarvin.
David Sharp announces an Extension radio program aired each Wednesday from 8 PM to midnight on WCNE FM 88.7. Hosted by Dan Palmer, The Now And Then Show covers 4 H, home economics, agriculture and more with volunteer student staff. The station is Clermont County's only public radio.
Advisory Committee members assist, direct and review Extension Program efforts. The 1981 committee includes Jerry Miller, Juanita _______, Neil Bruynis, Rose Vesper, Maxie Wolfer, John Louthan, Kathy Riggs, Ray Saylor, Al Wolfer, John Pringle, Doug Smith, and Don Andrews. Members meet to review past programs and plan directions for the coming year.
The Extension Service is funded by local county state and federal monies with tax money supporting operations at the local level. It notes support from county commissioners to educational programs for Clermont County residents and lists 1980 commissioners Jerome Wiesenhahn Robert Croswell and Harold Bissantz.
Rhodes, a Batavia trustee and former Camet Canty official, argued the port expansion hinges on new taxes. He noted UAW opposition to state funding and wheeled a resolution forward, though the issue continues on page 2.
The paper notes a candidate jailed for 20 years earlier while a rival, Charles Hook, won the election amid trial publicity. It cites October remarks by Pennington on gas prices increasing station cash and attractiveness to thieves, with Watson as former board clerk. It details amended statements and $450 in contributions from county builders, plus other suspected irregularities under Ohio election law.
A new law affecting local governance yields three trustee posts up for election this November while two of the four at large terms will automatically come due. The changes could reshape the township’s leadership as voters head to the polls.
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