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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1980
Page
4
A letter to the editor laments the idea of suing the state or county welfare agencies to obtain more emergency funds. The writer asserts abuse and mismanagement in welfare programs and urges county administrators to curb waste with a modest fee, claiming this would prevent taxpayers being forced to sue themselves. Names withheld.
State leaders endorse Issue 3 on the June primary ballot claiming existing taxes can fund highway and bridge work without raising taxes. The appeal stresses paving highways, replacing privies and filling network gaps, urging a bipartisan call to pass on June 8 1980.
The letter endorses Jim Christy of Milford for the Sixth District U.S. House race, noting his long Clermont County ties including residence in Portsmouth and service roles. Signatories include Clermont GOP Club leaders and Milford officials urging votes on the Republican ballot June 3.
On May 7 the Clermont County School Librarians Association resolved to support a library initiative. The endorsement emphasizes resource access, literacy programs, and collaboration with district leaders to boost student learning and community ties.
Auditor lauds George Pattison as an outstanding candidate with extensive experience and high moral character. He is described as intelligent, motivated, available, and capable of fair enforcement of laws, with youthful energy beneficial for county prosecutor duties.
In a letter to Mr Varney readers praise a religion column and the Food for Thought article from May 14. The writers Saieeera Maranatha, Jack and Helen Wehmeier express surprise at its presence in a publication distributed to the general public.
Clermont County students Helen Bradbury oboe Pamela Rocky Mitchell bassoon Ronee Jim Nester horn Batavia Tim Nowak Vicky Wheeler Felicity were selected among 300 high school musicians for the All Ohio State Fair Band. After six days of rehearsal they will perform at the 1980 Ohio State Fair in Columbus from August 12 to August 23.
In May 1940 Batavia planned a curb to curb concrete main street to end dust and delays. Figures include superintendent William Pangburn and engineer Jackler. The report notes nearby flood relief, tuberculosis X ray services at Olmstead courthouse, and district commerce efforts. Also mentions Batavia Gun Club founder Kyle Moyer and local sports as Clermont County teams excelled in 1950 state finals. Funeral services held May 20, 1950 for Augustus F. Kayser, longtime Moscow school board member and local official.
Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows autumn 1978 to autumn 1979 cost of living in Greater Cincinnati at 95 for a four person family, below the national urban average of 100. Lower budget Cincinnati 12 359. intermediate 20 287. higher 28 763. Only one city outside the South has a lower cost for the lower budget. Four outside the South exceed Cincinnati in the intermediate budget category including Pittsburgh Kansas City and St Louis.
A compact reflection argues liars rely on memory to twist scripture and weaponize human authors for doctrine. It recalls grace as salvation by faith, not works, citing 2 Corinthians 5:17 and Ephesians 2:8-9 while urging careful interpretation amid conflict.
A joint effort by the Council on aging and the Community to study elderly needs in Clinton, Warren, Polk counties. A master list will be compiled for telephone surveys to assess transportation, nutrition sites, legal aid, a senior services center, and other services, with confidentiality. Call 381-1379 to participate or volunteer as an interviewer.
Clermont County seniors aged 60 and older are invited to a free Blood Screening Profile offering blood tests, blood pressure checks, and a GI bleeding test. Two sessions run May 29 and June 5 from 10 am to noon at Felicity United Methodist Church with transport and follow up provided if needed. Donations welcome. contact Lynne Winch at 528-3320 for details.
A Little Miami River corridor seminar for landowners is set for Thursday May 22 at 7 p.m. in Bederman Realty on Columbia Road. Sponsored by Little Miami Inc the session features a panel on the Forest Tax Law CAUR tax assessment iron easements soil management and the Rural Clean Water Act with panelists Tim Burke Ron Bensinger Don Butts and Rick Young. The Warren County Planning Commission OKI Regional Council of Governments host the event. information via 513 351 6400.
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