Southwest board votes to place renewal levy on November ballot
The Southwest Local School Board approved a one mill permanent improvement renewal levy for five years, not a tax increase, to fund school construction and renovations district wide. Donations accepted from Harrison Elementary PTA Miamitown PTA and Miamitown Ladies Auxiliary were noted. The board discussed transportation for Roark Learning Center students along State Street but took no action. Progress on Crosby Elementary additions reported, with roof work underway. Nine teachers approved for a Diamond Oaks workshop, plus nutrition and employment actions for staff and summer workers.
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Southwest Local School Board
Harrison Elementary Pta
Miamitown Pta
Miamitown Ladies Auxiliary
Roark Learning Center
South State Street
Harrison Elementary School
Roark
State Street
A. Mattson
Crosby
Mattson
Con
Diamond Oaks
Board OK
Brenda Hutchins
Cincinnati
EPA Tests 17 More Private Wells After Two Contaminated
Ohio EPA plans testing of 17 additional private wells in New Baltimore area after discovering two wells on River Road contain formaldehyde. The Fort Scott Camp well and a Ray Wuest family well were ordered shut. neither is in use. The wells were tested following a tip about hazardous waste dumping near a gravel operation.
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New Baltimore
Ohio Epa
River Road
Fort Scott Camp
Ray Wuest
EPA
Leonard C. Wenke
Wenke
Fort Scott
Day of Patriotism in American Legion Observances
By Douglas A Weakley editor Ohio American Legion News memorial day is a positive patriotism piece. Americans decorate veterans graves with flowers and flags as speeches and parades honor service. The article urges daily living with gratitude for freedoms and duty to protect them.
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Douglas A. Weakley
Ohio American Legion News
U.S.A
JTM Provisions Now At Carr's Produce Store
JTM Provisions Co. quality meat products are now available at Carr's Produce 1144 Harrison Avenue at JTM's low prices. Specials this week include quarter-pound beef patties rib eye steaks beef barbecue hoagy kits and sloppy joe. The line also features poultry pork fish pizza fixings and more. Stop by Carr's Produce to see a large selection.
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JTM Provisions Co
Carr’s
Harrison Avenue
JTM
Junior School Spring Concert At Jr. Auditorium
The Junior School bands present their annual Spring Concert on Thursday May 23 in the Jr. School Auditorium. The event features pieces by the Jazz Band and 7th grade band and ends with the 8th grade performing the 1812 Overture. Tickets cost 1.50 for adults 1.00 for booster members and 50 cents for children 12 and under.
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France
Tschaikowsky
Harrison Township Parade Showcases New Police Cruiser
Harrison Township to display the recently acquired Harrison Township police cruiser in the Memorial Day Parade on May 27. The cruiser operates under contract by the County Sheriff's Department with Patrolman Dan Hargis as duty deputy. Also in the parade, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Department will attend alongside Harrison Township Board of Trustees members including Howard Tom Callan, Fred L. Dole, Carl E. Greenham, and Glen L. Colegate.
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Harrison Township
County Sheriff's Department
Dan Hargis
Harrison Township Board of Trustees
Howard
Tom” Callan
Fred L. Dole
Carl E. Greenham
Glen L. Colegate
McCollum Named Basketball Coach for Local High School
Marvin McCollum Jr. is named head varsity boys basketball coach for the 1985 86 school year by the Southwest Local School Board. He will also teach science and bring 15 years of coaching experience from Hamilton City. McCollum Sr., a famed longtime coach with over 500 wins, is his father.
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Peggy McCracken
Southwest Local School Board
Marvin McCollum, Jr
McCollum
Hamilton
Marvin McCollum
Memorial Day Parade in Harrison on May 27 at 10
The Harrison Memorial Day parade will assemble at 9:30 on Broadway near Harrison Elementary. It travels west to State Street then north to Harrison Avenue, east to Hill Street, then north to Glen Haven Cemetery, with organizers Rick Abrams Larry Wert and Herb Benson reachable for details.
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Harrison Elementary School
Broadway
State Street
State
Harrison Ave
Harrison
Hill St
Hill
Glen Haven Cemetery
Rick Abrams
Larry Wert
Herb Benson
Harrison Cheese Distribution Event in Harrison City
Cheese distribution for Harrison City and Harrison Township residents set for Thursday May 30 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Community Center 300 George Street. Must pick up in person. this is the only distribution. Eligibility unchanged. call 367 0649 for details.
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Harrison and
Harrison Township
George Street
Harrison Alumni Awards Two $450 Scholarships
The Harrison Alumni Association selects Doug Drew and Teresa Walter as scholarship recipients each for 450 dollars. Doug, son of Ron and Darlene Drew, will study at Miami University for a systems analyst degree and has honors in National Honor Society and band activities. Teresa, daughter of Thomas and Diana Walter, pursues business studies at Cincinnati Technical, participates in the Drill team and Spanish Club, and works at a local IGA.
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Harrison Alumni Association
Doug Drew
Teresa Walter
Doug
Ron
Darlene Drew
Harrison
Miami University
Cincinnati
Teresa
Thomas
Diana Walter
Peony
Abecb Pars
Cincinnati Technical Clican Inden Hell Peting
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Southwest Board
St. John the Baptist
Rick Gajus
Gajus
Hoosier Sign Company
Hamilton County Sheriff's Department
Miss Poppy
Amy Fox
Poppy
American Legion Post
Ladies Auxiliary
Harrison Elementary
Butch Fox
Yvonne Fox
Carol Stafford
Harrison Cheese Distribution
St. John the Baptist Church
IGA
Teresa Walter and
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