Tate Township, Ohio
DeWine Says Health Orders Will Lift June 2
Gov. DeWine delivered a statewide address today to all Ohioans. He noted that only 42% of Ohio’s population is vaccinated and the path to remain safe is to vaccinate all Ohioans. He referenced the medical data in Ohio from January to April 13, 2021 indicated that nearly 100% of hospitalized COVID patients had NOT been vaccinated. DeWine says this is proof that the vaccine is effective. He is lifting all health orders in two weeks, on June 2 there will no longer be mandates for masks and social distancing except in Nursing and Assisted Living facilities.
“On June 2nd, each Ohio citizen will make their own decision about wearing a mask, socially distancing, and how to protect themselves.”
The virus is still and more dangerous than ever for those who are not vaccinated. DeWine urges those who are not, to get vaccinated now. As an incentive, Ohio will offer vaccine incentives to Ohioans with at least 1 vaccine shot by May 18th to have their names placed into a lottery style drawing for 5 chances at winning 1 million dollars for adults or 4 years of tuition-free Ohio college for the youth. Further details and contest rules will be announced by the Ohio Department of Health and the Ohio Lottery Commission next week during a briefing to news media.
DeWine announced that starting May 13, 2021, children 12 to 15 can be vaccinated.
DeWine reminds everyone that businesses still have the right to require that people wear masks while inside their buildings.
The full text of Gov. DeWine’s speech can be assessed HERE.
Spring 2021 Tate Township Newsletter
Tate Township residents received their newsletter in the mail this past week with 8 pages of department year-end reports, updates, and other important information.
A copy of the newsletter can be downloaded and viewed here: TATE TOWNSHIP SPRING 2021 NEWSLETTER.
Township officials want to keep residents informed of all the departments’ business throughout the year. They encourage all residents to leave feedback through the website or by attending the monthly meetings that are always held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm, in the meeting room of the Bethel-Tate Fire Department, 149 N. East St, Bethel, Ohio.
Vaccine Appointments Locally
This site was checked on 4/17/21 and there are many appointments still available at the Mercy Health website, link here. You will need the Social Security number of the person needing the appointment but no insurance is required. If you cannot access the site, you may call – call the Mercy Health COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline at 866-624-0366, Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
If you need transportation and are a Clermont County resident, there is free transportation available to the vaccine sight:
Clermont Transportation Connection (CTC) is offering free rides to COVID-19 vaccination, testing and doctor’s appointments within Clermont County to people age 59 and younger. Rides are available 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Call 732-7433 (ext. 2) to schedule a ride. Give your name and phone number, home address, the clinic’s address, time of appointment and expected time to be picked up from the clinic.
People 60 and older may call Clermont Senior Services at 513-536-4115 to schedule a ride.
CTC received an Ohio Department of Transportation grant through its Rides to Community Immunity program offered throughout the state.
Clermont County Visitors Guide
Check out the Clermont County Visitors Guide on the Clermont County website. You will find places and activities that are located in our county. The visitors guide is full-color, with ideas and information on all your favorites in Clermont County. Check it out! For more information about Clermont County, visit Discover Clermont- www.discoverclermont.com
Here is the LINK to the FULL size guide: Clermont County Visitors Guide
Download the MINI Clermont County Visitors Guide: cvb_mini_visitors_guide_2016_proof_3
Bethel-Tate Community Blood Drive
Friday, April 30, 2021 from 9:00am to 3:00pm, the Hoxworth Donor Bus will be parked in the back parking lot of the Bethel-Tate Middle School at 649 W. Plane Street, Bethel, Ohio.
To schedule your appointment, please visit: www.hoxworth.org/groups/betheltatems or call Hoxworth at 513-451-0910
Cintas Center Mass Vaccination Site
On Wednesday, officials with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s office said that the state-sponsored, pop-up mass vaccination site will be operated by Kroger in cooperation with Cincinnati Public Health, Hamilton County Public Health and the Health Collaborative.
The clinic will offer approximately 10,000 first doses and 10,000 second doses of the Pfizer vaccine.
The Cintas Center will offer first doses on March 18, 19 and 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Second doses will be offered April 8, 9 and 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Individuals who receive their first dose of vaccine at a pop-up site will be guaranteed their second dose at the same site approximately three weeks later.
Those eligible can now register online by visiting www.kroger.com/rx/covid-vaccine.
ALB Report March 2021 Newsletter
Information from the March 2, 2021 eNewsletter–
This eNewsletter is designed to keep you current with Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) eradication efforts and serve as a meaningful resource for the most current information. Presently, there are active eradication programs operating in four states: South Carolina, Ohio, Massachusetts, and New York. The following information pertains to activities in OHIO.
OHIO – First detection in June 2011
Regulated Area: 56.5 sq. miles*
- 56.5 – Clermont County (Tate and Williamsburg Townships)
Infested Trees: 21,333
- 21,248 – Tate Township
- 48 – Monroe Township
- 3 – Stonelick/Batavia Township
- 34 – East Fork Recreational Area
Removals: 110,559
- 20,502 Infested:
- 20,417 – Tate Township
- 48 – Monroe Township
- 3 – Stonelick/Batavia Township
- 34 – East Fork Recreation Area
- 90,057 High-risk hosts
- 72,544 – Tate Township
- 1,138 – Monroe Township
- 0 – Stonelick/Batavia Township
- 16,375 – East Fork Recreation Area
Surveys: 3,551,453
* Monroe Township declared eradication in September 2018, resulting in a reduction of the regulated area by .5 sq. miles. Stonelick and Batavia Townships declared eradication in March 2018, resulting in a reduction of the regulated area by 5 sq. miles.
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. Click Ohio for more information.
Legal Notice For Bids
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE FOR BIDS
Sealed bids will be received at the office of the Tate Township Maintenance Building located at 2655 Spring Street, Bethel, Ohio until 12:00 PM, March 4, 2021
for furnishing labor and material required for resurfacing of selected township roads. Roads to be resurfaced and specifications for such improvements are on file with the Tate Township Road Supervisor, Ed Stanley (estanley@tatetownship.org). All bids are to be marked “Bid-2021”. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best bidder as determined by the Township Trustees. Bids are to be submitted on a unit price basis.
Attention is directed to the special statutory provisions (R.C. 4115.03, et. seg.) governing the prevailing rate of wages to be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on public improvements. No bid will be considered which is for a greater sum than the estimated cost, nor unless it be accompanied by a bond in the amount of 100% of the bid price or a certified check in the amount of 10% of the total bid price to guarantee that if said bid is accepted, a contract will be entered into and the performance of it properly secured by bond.
The Board of Township Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
By order of the Board of Township Trustees.
Kathy A. Brannock, Tate Township Fiscal Officer
Bethel-Tate Fire Department and EMS
The BTFD building is home to the fleet of emergency vehicles and facilities for the employees. The monthly Tate Township trustee meetings, any zoning meetings, and BTFD education classes are held in the BTFD building meeting room. BTFD Monthly Updates
The non-emergency phone number to the Bethel-Tate Fire Department and EMS is 513-734-4444. Business hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm. Located at 149 N. East Street in Bethel, Ohio. BTFD page
COVID 19 Vaccine For Ohioans 80+
Ohio is taking a tiered approach to vaccination for COVID.
Ohio will follow this timeline for vaccinating group 1B.
Week of January 18 – Ohioans 80 years of age and older
Week of January 25 – Ohioans 75 years of age and older and those with severe congenital or developmental disabilities
Week of February 1 – Ohioans 70 years of age and older; K-12 school employees
Week of February 8 – Ohioans 65 years of age and older
For those in group 1B, it is important that you only sign up with one provider.
Please do not register at more than one clinic. Many people want the vaccine and there are limited appointment openings. Registering for appointments at more than one location, and not showing up for an appointment can cause doses of the vaccine to go to waste.
The week starting 1/18/21: Ohio residents who are 80 years of age and older can get the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Jan. 18 under the next phase of Ohio’s vaccine distribution plan. Ohio will be distributing 100,000 doses of vaccine statewide beginning Jan. 18. Clermont County vaccine providers will receive 1,900 of those doses.
Clermont County Public Health will get 100 doses. The remaining 1,800 doses will go to:
- HealthSource of Ohio • Kroger pharmacies (nine locations)
- Meijer pharmacies (two locations)
- Mercy Health
“We are encouraged to begin protecting our most vulnerable population,” said Health Commissioner Julianne Nesbit. “But, we are urging everyone to show patience as the supply is limited. With only 1,900 doses designated for our county next week, we know it will take time until everyone that wants the vaccine can get it.
”How do you get vaccinated if you’re eligible?
- • Clermont County Public Health – Visit https://bit.ly/CVD19Vax to be added to the waiting list. Residents without internet can call 513-735-8500.
- • HealthSource of Ohio – Register (beginning Jan. 16) online at www.healthsourceofohio.org or call 513-732-5081.
- • Kroger pharmacies – Beginning Jan. 16 visit www.kroger.com/ohiocovidvaccine or call the Kroger COVID helpline at 866-211-5320.
- • Meijer pharmacies – To register, text COVID to the number 75049 and receive a link to register. Online registration is also available at https://clinic.meijer.com/. Individuals without internet access or texting capabilities can call the pharmacy.
- o Eastgate 513-943-5710
- o Miami Township 513-576-5510
Information above is taken from the Clermont County web page and the Clermont Health District page.
