Potensky and Jones Retire From Harrison Schools
Joyce Potensky 62 and Eugene Jones 60 retire July 1 after 27 and 50 years in education. The Southwest Local Board of Education approved their retirement at the June 23 meeting. Jones began at Harrison High in 1951, later serving as assistant principal and principal at Crosby and Miamitown Elementary. Potensky, 40 years in education including 12 years in Pike County, taught home economics at Harrison. The two couples will pursue travel, hobbies, and family time. Heavenly Lynn Lane of Harrison High School received an MSU Grant for 1983-84 to study fashion merchandising and art.
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Southwest
Joyce Potensky
Eugene Jones
Southwest Board of Education
Jones
Potonsky
Harri
Wm. H. Harrison High School
Bracken County
Kentucky
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond
University of Cincinnati
Miami University
Case-Western Reserve
Fisk University
Nashville
Harrison
Campbell County
U.S. Air Force
Emogene
Lyn Jones
Henry
Potensky
Pike County
Three Rivers
Potenskys
Chris
University of Florida
Mary
Ucky
Morehead State University
Heavenly Lynn Lane
William Henry Harrison High School
MSU
Roger
Lana Lane
Blue Jay
Ohio
Heavenly
Daughters invite for 50th wedding anniversary celebration
The daughters of Estas and Doris Kelly invite friends and relatives to a 50th wedding anniversary at Whitcomb Methodist Church on Sunday July 10 1983 from 2 to 5 pm A memory book will be made from guest memories or photos Bring no other gifts for questions contact Marilyn Rettig at 317 647 9917 No other invitations will be sent.
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Estas
Doris
DeLa Croix
Kelly
Whitcomb Methodist Church
Marilyn Rettig
Westbrook residents press city on mosquito problem
Westbrook subdivision residents presented Harrison City Council with a petition of over 130 names seeking action against a mosquito infestation near Treeline Court. A pond south of the street is cited as a breeding ground with a health board letter warning of encephalitis threats. The council discussed coordinating with city and county officials, with a potential meeting involving the Board of Health, County Engineer, land developers, and a local club to assess ground conditions and possible remedies.
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Westbrook
Harrison City
Treeline Court
Lynda Noel
Hamilton County Board of Health
Harrison
Victor Paola
Board of Health
Jim Allen
Joe Allen
William Kuhlmann
Jim Dole
Campbell Road
Kuhlmann
Paola
Irwin H. Bollinger
Whitey Wright retires after 15 years with water department
Irvin Whitey Wright, turning 65, retires as Harrison Water Department supervisor after 15 years. He cites wanting more time with his wife Dorothy and eased routine. Wright, a Harrison resident since 1936, reflects on past work at Loos Dairy and as a custodian, and notes colleagues Bruce Metzler, Rusty Harris, and Rosie Burgess. The Utility Commission merges the Water and Waste Water Supervisor roles as Christopher Symthe takes over.
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Irvin
Whitey
Wright
Harrison
Water Department
Dearborn County
Dorothy
Southwest
Midwest
Loos Dairy
Wm. Henry Harrison High School
Cildren
Glefin
Clyde
Bruce Metzler
Rusty Harris
Rosie Burgess
Utility Commission
Christopher Symthe
S. Walnut
Student Attendance Rises in West Local 1982-83 Year
Attendance in the West Local School District rose to 93.9 percent during 1982-83 despite a severe flu epidemic. The district notes a steady year over year increase, up 2.4 percent since 1979-80, with attendance climbing each year.
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West Local
Harmison Seeks ODNR Grants For City Projects
City engineer Joe Allen outlined two grant filings with ODNR and FHA at the June 21 meeting. Potential 80 percent funding could cover a $1.6 million package including a water well field, water tank, and plant, plus recreational facilities at the Community Center with two double tennis courts as part of Phase II.
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Harrison
Joe Allen
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
ODNR
Farmers Home Administration
Allen
George Street
OKI
Fourth of July Independence Day History Note
A compact reflection traces Independence Day from the Declaration’s July 4 1776 adoption to observances across the United States. It notes John Adams anticipation, Philadelphia beginnings, 1941 federal holiday status, early fireworks concerns, and a 1983 notice by Amelia Moeller born 1892 in Kentucky.
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United States of America
Continental Congress
John Adams
Philadelphia
United States
Congress
John Hancock
Independence Hall
Amelia Moeller
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the Press
Evelyn Miller
Jennings
Martha Holden Jennings
Southwest Local
Vocational Home Economics Teacher Association
Kent
Chicago White Sox
Rich Dotson
Anderson Township
Kentucky Wildcat
Division of Admissions
Morehead
Barry Niemeyer
Mr. and
Mrs
Estus Kelly
Edelmann
City Police Dept
City Council
Robert Meeks
Archie Mason
Whitey” Wright
Irvin Wright
S.W
Harmison
Harrison Avenue
Dry Fork
Carolina Trace Hill
Whitewater Valley Inn
Iceland
Harrison - Brookville Rd
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