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March 2009
Fireworks fund gets bigger after match challenge
HAMILTON — Groups, organizations and individuals who want to see fireworks in the city on the Fourth of July have responded to a challenge to match the contribution from a local charity organization.
The city’s Fourth of July committee now has more than $7,000 in contributions to support a fireworks show, said Bob Harris, parks and recreation director. Additional funds came in within days after Altrusa International offered $1,000 to support the cause.
Harris said he’s “cautiously optimistic” that there’ll be some form of a fireworks show during the city’s Fourth of July festivities.
Harris said fundraising will continue through April, and the committee will decide in May if there’s enough money to have a fireworks show.
To contribute, contact Karen Whalen of the Hamilton Community Foundation at (513) 863-1717.
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TweetAltrusa challenges other groups to match funds for Fireworks
HAMILTON — Several people answered the call for donations to cover a downtown fireworks show at the July 4 celebration, but now the gauntlet has been thrown. Altrusa International, 5550 River Road, has offered $1,000 for the cause and is challenging other groups in the city to match their contribution, said Bob Harris, director of parks and recreation. Donations can be made to the Fourth of July committee through the Hamilton Community Foundation. For more information, contact Karen Whalen at (513) 863-1717.
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TweetNo mention of job losses in deal between Mohawk, SMART paper companies
Mohawk Fine Papers, Inc. and SMART Papers both released today, March 3, details of a deal between the two Hamilton paper companies.
Mohawk is purchasing and taking over production of several brands of SMART Papers, and becoming the “exclusive marketer” of two other brands. SMART Papers announced that it is “expanding” production of its two remaining brands, but will idle two paper machines.
Neither press release mentions anything about job losses. However, Rick Farley, president of the United Steelworkers of America Local 1967, was informed Monday morning, March 2, that about 200 union jobs will be lost, not including the loss of dozens of salaried positions, in the acquisition.
Mohawk Fine Papers Press Release
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