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Newspaper
The Harrison Press
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1983
Page
1
The Southwest School district urges registration for all children who will be five by September 30, 1983. Parents should register or submit birth date proof by the deadline. Papers are available at the school, health records and up to date immunizations must be shown by August 1. A birth certificate or permanent record showing date of birth is required at registration.
Area families must register children for first grade by September 30 if they will be six by that date. Harrison Elementary April 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with time blocks by last name. Miamitown April 6 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Evening hours 6:30 p.m. to Heaven Elementary April 7 9:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Crosby Elementary April 11 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Harrison High School girls choir, directed by Karen Berkey, earned a superior rating at the Ohio Music Education Association competition held at Colerain High School on March 19. Competing in class B with 25 members, the group received top marks from all three judges, marking the first such achievement for Harrison in at least a decade.
Homeowners on Circle Drive presented photos showing an easement used for drainage that expanded from 10 to 18 feet on Gettlefinger property. Residents reported long-standing flooding on several lots, health concerns, and welcomed the city’s offer to inspect. City engineer Jim Allen offered to assist. after regrading, water should drain to the area's far end. Vice Mayor Robert Meeks noted no problem once regrading is done.
Harrison Vice Mayor Robert Meeks told a Metro meeting last week that citizens may not back a levy without first providing bus service locally. He cited Addyston and Ston leaders, noting residents from Cleves and North Bend would drive to Harrison for service, and urged routes to Cleves and Hooven before voting.
A Cincinnati strike at Harrison Ready Mix continues with 14 of 19 Teamsters Local 100 drivers on the picket line after the old contract expired March 1. Drivers offer to cut to $8 an hour while preserving pension and hospitalization plans, but management calls the pension plan unacceptable as Reading Concrete and Harrison Ready Mix compete locally.
The Christian Church of Harr ison holds Maundy Thursday services at 7 30 p m with cellist Marianne Blake, plus nursery babysitting. Easter plans include Sunrise Service at 7 30 a m Youth presentation, Easter Breakfast at 8 00, Easter Bonnet contest amid a 150 year celebration, Morning Worship at 9 30 and Sunday School at 10 45.
The Miamitown Church of Christ will hold a spring revival from March 27 to April 1. Sunday services start at 10 30 a.m. and 6 30 p.m., with Monday to Friday at 7 30 p.m. A nursery is provided. Evangelist Ed Harris from Tampa Florida leads.
The Class of 1978 from Harrison High School holds a meeting on Monday March 28 at 7:00 p.m. in Community Center Room 109 to discuss plans for the 50th year reunion. All classmates are welcome. contact Nadine Earls or Ror Minges for details.
A Saalfeld Paper Company truck driven by David Hamilton, 28, from Cincinnati, lost the right front steering wheel and struck a guardrail on I-74 near the Great Miami River overpass. The vehicle then toppled onto its side, damaging the truck and bridge. Hamilton was treated at St Francis St George Hospital and released with minor abrasions. No citations were issued.
F. E. Kimpel of W Harrison Indiana became the first local winner in the new Ohio Jackpot Lottery by hitting three bars for $10,000. The 65 year old retired Ford plant worker planned to deposit the prize, saying there is no need to spend it. Store owner Charlie Schaffer confirmed the first $10,000 winner sold in about five years and noted several other large wins from his ticket sales.
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