Tate Township, Ohio
Happy New Year 2022
The township staff, fiscal officer, and trustees
would like to express their sincere wishes
for everyone to
have a safe and healthy year, 2022!
Legal Advertisement For Bids
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
The Bethel-Tate Fire Department, Clermont County, Ohio (hereinafter referred to as “Agency or Agency’s”) requesting sealed bid proposals for the purchase of various types and sizes of NFPA 1936 current edition compliant Extrication Equipment and Accessories.
Bids will be received until 3:00 P.M. EST on December 23, 2021 at the
Bethel-Tate Fire Department
149 N. East St.
Bethel, Ohio 45106
All bid packages will be opened and reviewed for accuracy and compliance at that time. Once completed, the Fire Chief or his designee will make a formal recommendation to the Agency’s Board of Trustees, Tate Township Trustees, followed by notification to the successful bidder.
Copies of the Invitation to Bid, specifications, proposal are available at the following address:
149 N. East St.
Bethel, Ohio 45106
The proposals shall be made on the forms provided, or as indicated in the Invitation to Bid.
*All proposals shall be sent via U.S. Postal Service, Federal Express, DHL, or UPS.
*No proposal will be accepted via walk-in or hand to hand delivery.
The Bethel-Tate Fire Department reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals; to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids received and to award the contract to the lowest and/or best bidder whose proposal is deemed most favorable to the Bethel-Tate Fire Department.
Source(s) of Advertisement: Bethel Journal & http://www.tatetownship.org
Dates Advertised: Bethel Journal- December 16, 2021 (1-week)
http://www.tatetownship.org – December 9, 2021-December 23, 2021
ALB December 2021 Update
December 2, 2021
The following information summarizes activities in each of the four states with active Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) eradication programs: South Carolina, Ohio, Massachusetts, and New York. AnnouncementsNew Factsheet The factsheet titled, Removing Host Trees To Eradicate Asian Longhorned Beetle, serves as a quick reference for property owners and residents who have questions about the program’s tree removal work. Climbing High: Checking for the ALB Ohio Department of Agriculture just issued a new video featuring tree climbing experts in search for ALB. Take a look at the job from their perspective, way up high, and how to spot the beetle! APHIS is Now On Facebook Take a look at APHIS’ Facebook page, which recently launched to compliment the agency’s social media presence on Twitter and LinkedIn, offering new ways to share information and engage with stakeholders. |
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VOTE – Election 2021
Election day for 2021 is Tuesday, November 2nd. For those in Tate Township, the precincts either vote at the Bethel-Tate Middle School using the back parking lot entrance near the tennis courts or at the Bethel Community Building, 129 N. Union St. For you exact voting location in Clermont County, Find Your Poll Location .You can also look at a copy of your precinct’s ballot on the Clermont County Election page.
Local battles that are on the ballot in Tate Township are three (3) Bethel School Board Member openings. The three incumbents are Tiffiany Riddle, William Shula, and David R. Brannock. The two additional candidates are Jamie Jeffers and Melanie Jasontek Rubenstein.
There are two (2) Tate Township Trustee seats open with one (1) incumbent, Gary Reed. Two candidates are Ron Shouse and John Wilson. One additional candidate that is eligible for the write-in box is Greg Schuler. Greg Burns is not seeking re-election.
Polls are open this Tuesday, 11/2/21 from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM. Be sure to bring your ID. Any questions about voting should be directed to your county election headquarters.
Village of Bethel Halloween Trick or Treat
Trick or Treat in the Village of Bethel is set for Saturday, 10/30/21, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Parade up and down the sidewalks of Bethel in your scariest costumes this Saturday. Don’t forget the magic words…Trick of Treat!
Legal Notice – Special Tate Township Meeting
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a special meeting of the Tate Township Trustees will be held on Monday, November 1, 2021 at 8:00 am. Meeting is at the Bethel-Tate Fire Department 149 North East St. Bethel, Ohio. The topic is concerning the 2022 Clermont County Port Authority State Capital Bill Community Project.
World Walker Steve Newman’s 35th Anniversary Planned
A 35th anniversary event is in the planning stages by the Bethel Historical Society to happen on April 1st, 2022.
Stay tuned – the Bethel Historical Society will be commemorating the 35th anniversary of World Walker, Steve Newman’s return into Bethel after his 4-year walk around the world.
The plan is to recreate the last part of his journey from Bantam to Bethel. Steve left Bethel on April 1st, 1983 and returned on April 1st, 1987. Did you know that a trail in East Fork State Park is named after the World Walker?
The event details will be shared on TateTownship.org. If you want to keep up with what is happening at the Bethel Historical Society, search for them on Facebook. They are always posting interesting historical facts and pictures.
Wood Quarantine Remains In Effect
It is prime season for fall campfires and backyard fire pits. When traveling to area campsites, please do not transport any wood out of the Tate Township quarantine area. All of the township still remains under quarantine because of the Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB), first discovered in this area in June, 2011. Please note the wood disposal address listed below (in red).
There are 56.5 regulated square miles located in Clermont County (Tate and Williamsburg Townships).
The September 2, 2021 ALB report listed these facts:
Infested Trees: 21,487
21,402 – Tate Township
48 – Monroe Township
3 – Stonelick/Batavia Township
34 – East Fork Recreational Area
Removals: 113,084
21,236 Infested
21,151 – Tate Township
48 – Monroe Township
3 – Stonelick/Batavia Township
34 – East Fork Recreation Area
91,848 High-risk Hosts
74,335 – Tate Township
1,138 – Monroe Township
0 – Stonelick/Batavia Township
16,375 – East Fork Recreation Area
Surveys: 3,780,727
Ground and aerial survey crews continue to conduct delimiting surveys, inspecting all host trees throughout the regulated areas in Clermont County. Staff continues to monitor regulated areas, respond to service calls and conduct training sessions for compliance agreements. To report suspicious activity, please call 513-381-7180. Infested trees are removed throughout the year, as they are detected.
The wood disposal yard located at 2896 State Route 232 in Bethel is open for business: Mon. through Fri. from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Wood chips are available for residents from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on the first Sat. of every month
Link to ALB Quarantine Page
MAP of the quarantine area: ALB_ohio_quarantine
Bethel Tate Homecoming Football
The Bethel-Tate Homecoming Game Parade is Friday 9/17/2021, scheduled to start around 5:15 from the Bethel-Tate Middle School, East on St Rt 125, ending at the high school football stadium. Follow the parade to the high school and watch the Bethel-Tate Tigers take on the Batavia Bulldogs at 7:00pm.
Tickets are $7.00, available for purchase online at Ticket Spicket
For live coverage of the games and current Bethel-Tate sports information, go to the Athletics page on the Bethel-Tate school website
9/11 National Day of Remembrance
Batavia Invites Community To 9/11 Commemoration
