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Newspaper
The Harrison Press
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1982
Page
1
A reflective verse urges preparing for Christmas by cleansing the heart. A woman hears a dream voice asking if she is ready with forgiveness and generosity. The poem emphasizes readiness means removing bitterness and pride, not only tidying a home or giving gifts.
The Citizens Advisory Council of The Southwest Local School District discussed four recreation center options including a pooled facility with a pool in Harrison, plus two constitution change options for meeting procedures. Superintendent Errol Frank proposed reviving a group like PAD to educate parents and students on drug use. Council member Wynn Senff outlined funding and control challenges, noting YMCA involvement and past sponsor hurdles. A future meeting on Jan 10 will review the proposed constitution changes and the recreation center plan.
The Board of Education of Southwest Local School District will hold its Sine Die and Organizational meeting at 7 00 p m on Monday January 3 1982 at the Colony Building 230 South Elm Street Harrison Ohio The session covers year end formalities and initial board organization activities.
The Crosby Democrats Club will meet on Tuesday December 28 at 7 30 p m at Stricker s Grove.
Miami University held winter commencement at Millett Hall on Friday December 17 at 1:30 p.m. Dr. Elizabeth Loftus delivered the address and received an honorary Doctor of Science. Degrees listed include Cleves residents Holly Ann Flischer and Jacquiline Marie Heimbrock, both cited with their programs, and Harrison residents Helen Hemenway and John M. Rahe with their respective degrees.
Anne Dore Grompe 23 of Offenbach West Germany tours 31 states seeking Viel lineage. In West Harrison she links with the William Viel family while planning a large reunion in June and an extension to stay for more research.
Jenny Day a Harrison Elementary sixth grader will play Angel in the Nutcracker at Music Hall on December 21 and 22. She is the daughter of Dennis and Maria Day and a student of Phyllis Lowe School of Dance in Harrison, also attending classes at the Conservatory of Music. Her grandparents are Santiago and Aninta Perz of Mayaguez Puerto Rico.
Pictured are Paula Hurles and Jim Eckel from the class of 83 alongside Angie North and Todd Elrod from class 84 as they receive Americanism awards from chairman Art Fisher. They scored top marks on the Americanism test and government exam. The top state prize covers all expenses. Winners have been forwarded for further consideration.
Due to the Christmas and New Year holidays there is no garbage pickup on Monday December 27 or Monday January 3. Monday routes will be collected Tuesday and Tuesday routes Wednesday.
The second annual presentation Adoration to the King will be at The First Presbyterian Church on January 2 at 7 30 p m as part of Epiphany worship. Shepherds and wise men in colorful costumes travel to the East to honor the baby King. Cast includes children youth and adults directed by Anthony Cairo at Vine and Broadway Harrison Ohio. Public invited.
Elementary students of the Southwest Local School District gain computer access as Harrison Elementary buys two machines from a magazine sale. A sixth grade group learns basic language, with Ms. Lucia guiding daily for ninety minutes. Miamitown Elementary offers three computers taught by Mrs. Johnson.
Area churches announce Christmas holiday services across multiple venues. St John the Baptist offers 4:00 5:30 p.m. and Midnight. New Baltimore UMC 9:00 p.m. New Haven UMC 11:00 p.m. Dearborn Hills at Logan UMC 7:30 p.m. Rockdale UMC 7:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. United Methodist ofton 7:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. First Christian 8:30 p.m. with St John UCC as ests Crosby UMC p m.
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