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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1982
Page
4
Editorial staff write endorsements after a staff meeting and candidate interviews for county commissioner and 66th District state representative. The piece argues keeping the incumbent auditor in office will maintain financial steadiness and balance by keeping a Republican in the auditor's office.
The Clermont County district includes Union Miami Milford Goshen Pierce Batavia Ohio Monroe Washington and Stonelick townships. Republican Sue J. Fisher and Democrat Linda Wuerdeman are both nurses aged 46. Independent Lois Brown Dale from Milford also runs. Clermont Newspapers endorses Fisher citing preparation and GOP backing, while criticizing Wuerdeman’s demeanor.
The Clermont County editorial board endorses Republican Robert B. Croswell Jr., 64, over Democrat Jerome J. Wiesenhahn, 47, citing Croswell’s open administration and progress on county projects. It notes Wiesenhahn’s past term as commissioner and his hard work but limited accomplishments. Croswell’s tenure includes a 40 bed modular detention center, a new social services building, and bids for a juvenile center and a third common pleas courtroom ready Jan 1, 1983.
Clermont Newspapers endorses James H. Rymer incumbent auditor over Democrat Thomas R. Chandler. Rymer, in office five and a half years, previously served in state highway audit and tax offices. Chandler, superintendent at Jewish Hospital central services and Clermont party vice-chair, offered limited responses in candidate questionnaires.
Clermont Newspapers endorses Robert Ringland for one of two seats on the Clermont County Common Pleas Court this November. Ringland, 36, a current county court judge, is praised for integrity, efficiency, fairness, and strong collaboration with law enforcement, agencies, and the Forum discussions expanding jail space solutions.
Columbus voters face a constitutional amendment to raise the sales tax by one cent to fund a proposed high speed rail system across three state corridors including Cleveland to Cincinnati. Proponents cite jobs and economic growth while opponents warn of tax burden and uncertain benefits.
Col. Jack Walsh of the Ohio State Highway Patrol cautions motorists about objects thrown at traffic during Halloween. He decries pranks as vandalism, notes injuries and deaths, urges alertness near overpasses, and asks drivers to report incidents immediately while noting patrols monitor CB channel 9 24 hours a day.
The writer praises county leaders Bob Croswell and Jerry Carrier for full-time service and teamwork. He argues growth and past part time boards delayed projects, urging voters to support Croswell to continue progress and value for tax dollars.
The Job Training Partnership Act of 1982 aims to streamline delivery of services and aid the economically disadvantaged. Secretary Donovan says it provides more money for actual skills instruction and meets the President’s target of 70 cents per dollar for job training, a substantial rise from the old CETA program. The act seeks better communication among state governors private sector and federal government to boost trainees in real courses leading to skilled occupations and permanent work.
The League of Women Voters Clermont County urges a yes vote on Issue 5 in the November election for a one half mill levy to fund mandated and needed children's services. County resources lag behind state needs, and passage would upgrade services and staffing to adequate levels amid rapid population growth. Linda Reed, president, backs the measure.
The Clermont Welfare Advisory Board and County Commissioners met with Bill Bailey of the Ohio Department of Public Welfare to discuss a review of statutory requirements governing the county Children’s Services division. A measuring instrument and benchmarks will guide the evaluation to improve service delivery.
Changes in federal law force Ohio to suspend co payments in the Medicaid program effective Oct 19, according to Kenneth B. Creasy. The move affects eligibility and temporary relief for beneficiaries as state officials implement the new requirements.
SBA reports rising numbers of women owned small businesses led by higher IRS stats. In 1980 women owned 2,787,038 sole proprietorships, 22 percent of total, with 40.1 billion dollars in receipts and 6.2 billion in net income. 1979 figures show 2,609,896 proprietorships, 37.7 billion receipts and 6.5 billion net income. 43 percent of these firms are in services. This is the first IRS sex of proprietor data.
Ralph E. Ford and David L. Robinette completed one station unit training at the U S Army Infantry School Fort Benning Georgia. Robinette is a 1982 Glen Este High School graduate. Donald J Wilhelm, husband of Donna De Maine, is deployed aboard the destroyer USS Hull homeported in San Diego California. Hull is 418 feet long with a crew and is armed with guns missiles torpedoes and rockets.
Please submit full name and address of the recipient plus exact honor, date and location. Mail information to Clermont Courier, 385 West Main Street, Batavia, Ohio 45103 for inclusion in the Newsmakers column.
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