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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1981
Page
4
The piece traces early Thanksgiving roots from China to Plymouth 1620, notes Hamilton County Park District insights, and discusses extinct wild game versus domesticated birds. It reflects on expressions of gratitude beyond feast language and the varied meanings of giving thanks across history.
Principal David R. Riel says 150 grandparents have registered to lunch with their grandchild at Pierce Elementary on Wednesday November 25. They will then spend the afternoon in the child’s classroom as part of a new Grandparent Day tradition.
Clermont County American Legion coordinated effort seeks donations of money toys and clothing to aid needy children. Florence Masters chairs the drive urging early contributions, with eight Legion posts including Batavia Amelia Milford Mt. Carmel New Richmond Felicity and Williamsburg organizing local collection and outreach. Post chairmen will collaborate with county head and pickup points will be announced as available.
The administration of Block Grants becomes a major local government concern as counties seek to form a coalition of rural communities in Southwestern Ohio. The plan emphasizes standards for quality service to all residents and maintaining a public private partnership. No shifting of funds between block grants is allowed unless otherwise necessary.
A Governor’s Study Group met in Columbus on November 12 to begin legislation on alcohol impaired driving. Governor Rhodes called it an epidemic and directed subcommittees on licensing adjudication rehabilitation and public education.
Ohio Department of Transportation opens bids November 24 for the Seaman to Winchester Appalachian Highway section. Project details specify bid submission by contractors and progress toward construction.
The plan outlines meetings through mid January with a full study group session at month end. It covers a 3.793 mile section of SR 32 from Seaman to east of Winchester funded by federal aid for a four lane divided limited access highway. Remaining US 62 to Fincastle segment slated for 1982 bidding as part of a five year 1.5 billion program.
President Ronald Reagan will visit Ohio on Monday for a fundraising reception hosted by the Ohio Republican Finance Committee. A dinner and program follow at the Westin Hotel in Cincinnati offering attendees information about the visit.
State Rep John OBrien co sponsors HB 671 to repeal HB 275 current law on auto sales tax. The bill would base tax on purchase price with an affidavit from buyer and seller and offer rebates to those affected by the prior rule, moving away from N A D A blue book values.
Cler mont Northeastern School music students Mark White and Carol Locke earned superior ratings for guitar in 1981. Cramer and Crystal Hill received superior ratings for organ. Amy Hacker Denise Amann David Wolfe Holly Gilkison and Lisa Wasson attained highest superior ratings in piano. One beginner student also earned a superior rating.
A minister argues that government by the people is fading while the meat industry faces decline, calling for reflection on democratic ideals and changing appetites. The piece weighs public sentiment and cultural shifts shaping policy and dining choices.
Thelma Gunn Brazier of Tullahoma Tennessee asks readers to share genealogical details about Halloway and Bee Bee lines. She notes James Anthony Halloway married Percella Jane Bee Bee in Batavia Ohio in 1893 and lists descendants born in Batavia and Coffee County Tennessee.
First and second grade students at Clermont Northeastern Primary School named to the honor roll for the first nine week period. Included are Megan Ashbrook, Christa Bower, Yvonne Brinson, Kristen Brumley, Amy Bryant, Jason Clark, Jason Cox, Kristy Creel, Jason Dennison, Matt Durkin, Carl Emerson, Gretchen Engle, Lenora Fisher, Eric Fouss, Julie Glaze, Jeff Greene, Karen von Parker, Stephanie Paul, Erin Ross, Seibert, Jason Stitt, Amy Walters and others.
Debbie Hegele Stephanie Hines Melissa James Laura Keene Laura Preuth Trina Quickle Theresa appear on the CNE middle school honor roll in this brief faculty notice reflecting student academic achievement. The partial list captures multiple students recognized for high grades at the school.
Glen Este Middle School announces honor roll for the 1st quarter of the 1981 82 school year. Seventh grade list includes Glenn Bauer Jon Bedardt Todd Brinknall Dan Burdine Heather Burton Billy Dickerson Teri Dwyer Danny Egan Donnie Fillingame Leslie Fink Cherie Gladish Kimberly Gonzalez Diana Grigsby Christie Guth Bill Igel Bob Jonas Gary Kelley Amy Kipp Angie Kobmann Renee Kohlem Mike Keller Jennifer Lafferty Katie Lee Greg Leonard Cheats McParland Christine Madden Chandra Massner Sherry Mazeus Lara Monday Melinda Moon Wade Morey Angela Partin Susan Pemberton Tonia Phelps Michael Piepmeier Andrea Raynor Wertz Tammy Ward Trish Yar Sedwick Theresa Shuck Kevin Sparks Doug Steward Billy Young.
New Richmond Middle School lists sixty one students on the term honor roll. Merit honorees include eighth graders Jeff Blom Mariah Haines Shelia Laub Molly McFarland Amy Miller. Seventh graders Ramona Bettle Tricia Hudson plus Annette Behm Julie Bird Paul Broadhaver Monica Michele Craycraft Beth and others achieving all A grades.
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