Harrison Considers Joining County Communications Center
Harrison weighs eliminating its local dispatch system to join the Hamilton County Communications Center. Mayor Harry Rolfes cites annual savings and better service. opponents warn of higher costs and loss of local touch. Council members note many county police departments already belong and stress careful assessment.
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Harrison
Hamilton County Communications Center
Harry Rolfes
Methodist Church
Rolfes
Greg Bybee
Bybee
Reporter Visits County Communications Center
Karen Minnelli reports on Harrison City County considering joining the Hamilton County Communications Center, a high tech facility at 2377 Civic Center Drive Mt. Healthy that handles police fire and EMS for 30 communities. The center logs calls, tracks vehicle locations, and features silent distress alerts, deaf caller support, weather links, and disaster network backup plans.
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Hamilton County
Civic Center Drive
Mt. Healthy
Fire
Emerg
Ench
William Hinkle
Hinkle
Iece Sm
National Weather Service
Different Opinions on Dispatch Switch From Local to County
Harrison's Fire Chief Alan Kinnett remains neutral noting benefits and drawbacks, predicting no major effects on the volunteer department though a difficult transition. Police Chief Frank Mondary argues against the switch, citing reduced personal contact, slower response times, and loss of small but important local dispatch duties.
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Harrison
Alan Kinnett
Frank Mondary
Superintendent's Contract Extended in Local District
The Southwest Local School District Board of Education extended Superintendent Frank's contract from August 1, 1985 to July 31, 1987, with current salary $51,638 and future salary negotiations planned. The board also moved to require building renters to have insurance and noted wage payments under Ohio law in project invoices. The March meeting was rescheduled to March 27 at 7 30 p.m.
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Southwest Local School District Board of Education
Frank
Eyesore Sump to Be Removed by Summer in Harrison
Harrison City Council approved elimination of the sump at New Haven and Harrison Avenue. City to receive 108,564 state funds to fill the sump and build an 18 inch sewer. State review will take about 30 days with bids expected this spring or summer. Completion aimed by end of summer pending inspection and state release of funds.
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Harrison City
New Haven
Harrison Avenue
Harrison
Harry Rolfes
Joseph Allen
James Allen
Allen
Ohio districts to gain from state tax increase
Ohio school districts including Southwest Local School District will see larger state funding under the tax increase. Southwest gets a $242,000 rise for 84-85, a 9.7 percent jump from 83-84, with portions in the 1984 appropriations and the 84-85 budget. statewide 581 districts gain, 35 lose. Hamilton County sees 15 gains and 7 losses.
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Ohio
Southwest
Robert Wooldridge
Hamilton County
Daughter's Book Donated by Harrison Alumni
Jane Don aw erth Scally, graduate and valedictorian of Harrison High School class of 1965, donated a red bound book to the school's media center. Her parents Charles and Hazel Dona werth, also Harrison alumni, praised the gesture. Scally, a Bel Air Maryland resident, teaches English at the University of Maryland and specializes in Shakespeare and women writers science fiction. She studied at Miami University earned a GM fellowship master's and a PhD from Wisconsin where she earned a Woodrow.
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Charles and
Hazel Donawerth
Harrison
Jane Donawerth Scally
William Henry Harrison High School
Chris Morgan
Scally
Harrison High School
Morgan
Bel Air
Woody
University of Maryland
Miami University
General Motors
University of Wisconsin
U S Shoe promotes Paul Messmore to Divisional VP role
U S Shoe announces Paul Messmore’s promotion to Divisional Vice President of Domestic Women’s Shoe. He began his 26 year career as a Production Operator at the Madison Indiana plant and lives with his family in Bright Indiana.
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U.S. Shoe
Paul Messmore
Mr. Messmore
Madison
Indiana
Bright
Kite Flying Contest at Harrison Center March 17 1984
A kite contest scheduled for March 17 1984 at 1 00 p m at Harrison Community Center with rain date March 18. Awards include largest smallest best home made highest flyer under 15 and over 15 youngest and oldest flyer. Upcoming events include a 5 10 kilometer run on April 15 and Easter Egg Hunt on April 22.
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Harrison Community Center
Oe Ee Acation Commission
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County Communications Center
Karen Minnelli
Harold Shackelford
St. John‘s United
Shackelford
Ment
James Dole
Ralph Sinks
Bers
Joel Cornelius
John Walker
John Tumlin and Sons
Wilhelm Bros
New Haven Road
Stone Drive
E.C
Charles
Hazel Donaworth
Scully
U.S
Messmore
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