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Dog and kennel licenses for 2015 are available through Jan. 31. Fees are $16 for one year for a dog license and $80 for a kennel license. Multi-year tags may only be purchased at Auditor Linda Fraley’s office, 101 E. Main Street, Batavia, and cost $48 for three years and $160 for a permanent license.
Dog owners can purchase or renew their dog license on the auditor’s website, or print out and mail an application to the office at 101 E Main Street, Batavia, 45103. Dog owners can also buy a license though these outside vendors.
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2015 Valentine Card was designed by Diane Allen
Loveland, Oh. – The Loveland Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the selection of the 2015 Valentine Lady and the designer of the 2015 Valentine card.
Sue Lundy has been selected as the 2015 Valentine Lady and the card selected as the official 2015 Valentine Card was designed by Diane Allen.
Lundy will assume the role of the Valentine Lady, currently held by Janis Fogle, at the 2015 Valentine Program Kick-off to be held on January 10 at the Loveland Kroger, Loveland Madeira Road. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
Lundy and her husband have lived in the City of Loveland for 39 years and have three daughters. She taught in the Loveland School District for 31 years and is a member of the Sycamore Presbyterian Church, the Loveland Woman’s Club, and is a founding member of the Loveland Stage Company, where she served as a board member and officer for many years.
Allen, the designer of the 2015 Valentine Card, has lived in the Loveland area for 22 years and has two sons. She was employed as an art director before accepting a position in the Loveland School District 8 years ago.The 2015 Loveland Valentine card illustrates a sweet, sunny day in Loveland and will be unveiled and available for sale at the Valentine Program Kick-off. Cards will also be available at select Loveland area businesses and stores.

President Barack Obama held his year-end press conference Friday. Before leaving for vacation, the president signed the ABLE Act. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)
With his signature, the president has paved the way for people with disabilities to open tax-free savings accounts where they can amass more than $2,000 without losing government benefits.
President Barack Obama signed the Achieving a Better Life Experience, or ABLE, Act Friday before leaving Washington for the holidays.
The new law will allow people with disabilities to open special accounts where they can save up to $100,000 without risking eligibility for Social Security and other government programs. What’s more, individuals can keep their Medicaid coverage no matter how much money is accrued in an ABLE account.
Loveland, Oh. – Police reports are now available online. The department is proactively posting it’s most requested reports for the public to view 24 hours a day. Criminal reports, crash reports, and arrests can be viewed at http://lovelandoh.glyphreports.com/. The webpage also contains a list of wanted subjects and a listing of all police dispatches in the last 48 hours.
“We have received an increasing number of requests to access public records through the internet. This is a perfect way for us to be transparent and responsive to our community’s needs. Other agencies that use Glyphreports show a dramatic decrease in public records requests, which should also increase staff efficiency.” said Captain Dennis Sean Rahe.
Also, early in 2014 the Loveland Police department partnered with several surrounding police agencies to provide geographical crime information through Raidsonline. If you are having trouble locating a particular report contact the department at 513-583-3000 and ask for records.
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by Bonnie McNett
Children’s Meeting House Montessori School (CMH) is pleased to invite prospective parents and families to an informative Open House on Sunday, January 25th from 2 until 4 PM.
Experienced, certified Montessori teachers and administrators will be available to answer questions and to discuss the school’s educational philosophy and the fundamental principles of the Montessori Educational Method. In addition, CMH students will be on hand to guide tours and to give a student’s insight and perspective on their school experiences. “Inviting students to interact with new families and co-lead tours sends a powerful message about the respect and confidence our students have attained during their time here,” states veteran teacher John Phenix.
Prospective parents and children are invited to tour the beautiful eight-acre campus, which includes flower and fruit gardens, a pond, a creek, a bird blind, trails, and a raspberry and apple orchard. The school’s dedication to the natural world is evident in their intensive study and focus on native birds and animals, local plants, insects, and geology. Classrooms will be open so parents can learn about the hands-on materials that create inquisitive, cooperative, and nurturing learning environments.
Offering programs for children age three through sixth grade, CMH is a non-profit school that provides a rigorous academic curriculum, focuses on the development of the whole child, and fosters a lifelong love of learning. Children’s Meeting House has been providing excellent, authentic Montessori education for over 40 years. Montessori students attain a deep understanding of core academic subjects and acquire real-world life skills tailored to fit each child’s educational needs. CMH is conveniently located less than a mile from downtown Loveland. To set up a tour or get more detailed information, please call CMH admissions at (513) 683-4757 or visit: www.childrensmeetinghousemontessori.com