20 Jun 1979
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1979
Page
1
A local piece notes Clermont Countians taking a break from busy life to fish at East Fork Lake with Harvey Bethel Dennis Siemen Amelia and Mike McMullen Williamsville enjoying the scene. The Courier teases a summer Breakaway section and tips on upcoming features.
The Bethel-Tate Arts Council presents a Bethel festival featuring the Cincinnati Symphony Pops Orchestra at the Ebon C. Hills School outdoor amphitheatre on SR 232. Events run Friday 8 p.m. and Saturday starting noon with Peanut Butter Theatre. Cincinnati Ballet joins Saturday at 8 p.m. All events free except the Ox Roast. prices listed as 3.25 for adults and 2.25 for children.
The Clermont County Republican Club invites Republicans and families to a picnic at Sky Hill Park on Chapel Road near Amelia on Sunday June 24 at 2 p.m. Bring a picnic lunch and contact Chairman Walt Carter for more information.
The Clermont County American Cancer Society unit holds its second annual Run Against Cancer this Saturday at 10 a.m. at East Fork State Park. Two races 10,000 meters and one mile fitness run feature thirteen age groups for men and women with trophies for each age group and ribbons for second and third in the 10,000 meter. Registration is 5 dollars for the 10,000 meter and 1 dollar for the one mile. T-shirts go to preregistered 10,000 meter runners.
Batavia officials will hold a June 25 1980 hearing at 10 a.m. in the third floor conference room of 76 S Riverside Dr Batavia on revenue sharing funds estimated at 493 119. Past allocations funded grants to service agencies recreation equipment and regional planning. A card party at St Philomena Church Stonelick Williams Corner Sunday June 24 begins 8 p.m. with art awards and refreshments.
The County Board of Elections reported insufficient signatures for the additional one half percent sales tax referendum. About 2639 signatures were collected but later deemed inadequate after review by election board personnel and the county auditor. The vote was delayed, with signatures to be checked against registration cards, while organizers dispute notification and legality.
Irene from the Public Interest Campaign addressed about 25 attendees noting tax abatements. County officials argued the area would attract business regardless, while the key factor for site selection remains cost for companies.
Clermont Northeastern officials anticipate a 5 percent rise in state funding for the 1980 school year, potentially adding about 117000 to the district’s budget. Superintendent Budd Hegele said the estimate is affected by the recent negotiated teacher contracts and supplemental positions under review.
Fran Schwiermant profiles Floyd and Virginia Weaver who began rose growing after their 1965 marriage. Their 14 years of gardening show a range of colors and varieties. They warn roses demand constant care, spraying, and foliage to survive winter. They do it for love, not shows. Virginia also taught at Amelia Elementary. John Weaver, a Revolutionary War soldier, was granted the land after muster.
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