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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1985
Page
4
Neighbors group NOPE fights Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co. over a proposed residential ash disposal site. Critics accuse CG&E of arrogance, urge adherence to zoning, and warn ash poses environmental and visual harms while lawmakers may need to reinforce safeguards.
The newspaper launches a weeklong experiment inviting readers to answer the question of the week by calling 528 1114 after 5 p.m. weekdays or weekends. Anonymous responses are recorded by an automated system and transcribed for next week’s paper, with edits only for libel.
Instructions for responding to the weekly question. Call after 5 p.m. on weekdays or anytime on weekends. Anonymous submissions accepted Thursday evening to Monday morning, with a Monday 8 a.m. cutoff. Answers appear in the following Thursday issue.
A dense community calendar page lists events at First Presbyterian Church Batavia West Clermont School Mt Carmel and more. Activities include TOPS CLUB meets, traditional hoedown lessons, county board of mental retardation and development disabilities, chorus rehearsals and various fish fries dinners turkey shoots and suppers with proceeds supporting church and community funds.
Local groups announce events on April 3 including LP Center Old White Church clothing drive at 1712 U.S. 50 east of Ohio 222, Free. AARP Clermont County meets 1 p.m. at American Legion Post 72 Mt. Carmel. Clermont Mercy Hospital hosts first Clermont County Diabetes Association meeting 7:30 to 9 p.m. Call 753-7818 for details. Anon and COPE support groups meet at St. Timothy’s Forestville and Christ Hospital respectively, with barbershop singing planned at Mt. Carmel American Legion Post 72 at 8 p.m.
The author recalls late nights at Frisch's in New Richmond and Amelia cruising with friends. Gas shared among about 50 cents, full tanks, four lane highways, no stoplights, and 60 mph speed limit defined the era. The group grew to 700 including both genders, with founders named Kilgore and Ellis. Friday sports gatherings led to Dairy Bar meals costing two dollars for six hamburgers and fries, then cruising Frisch's lot. Saturday nights focused on dating and cruising southern Clermont County. The memory ends with the closing of New Richmond Frisch's and a vivid tie to local history.
Junior Achievement operates Project Business in the spring term with 103 classes across 70 area schools. Executives join classrooms for 15 weeks to teach free enterprise concepts and thank participating companies. contact Mary Rodriguez at 891-9765 for more information.
The Clermont County Humane Society hosts a flea market and auction on Saturday May 4 at Mapel Grove Park near Amelia off Ohio 125 to boost memberships and shelter support. Items are donated by local businesses and individuals. Proceeds aid the animal shelter. call numbers provided for details. no clothing or large appliances.
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