Young Tigers enjoy the fruits of their labor from studies in Granny’s Garden at the annual Harvest Lunch
Loveland, Ohio – Healthy options were abundant for Loveland Early Childhood Center (LECC), Loveland Primary School (LPS) and Loveland Elementary School (LES) students at the annual Harvest Lunch Friday, Sept. 25. Students feasted on a variety of fresh veggies they helped to grow from Granny’s Garden.
Granny’s Garden is a 501c(3) non-profit organization that collaborates with the Loveland City School District to offer hands-on learning opportunities for more than 1,600 first-fourth grade students through the 24-acre Loveland School Garden.
Ohio’s minimum wage is scheduled to remain unchanged for 2016 at $8.10 per hour for non-tipped employees and $4.05 per hour for tipped employees. The minimum wage will apply to employees of businesses with annual gross receipts of more than $297,000 per year.
The Constitutional Amendment passed by Ohio voters in November 2006 states that Ohio’s minimum wage shall increase on January 1 of each year by the rate of inflation. The state minimum wage is tied to the federally determined Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) for urban wage earners and clerical workers for the 12-month period prior to September. This national CPI-W index declined 0.3 percent over the twelve month period from September 1, 2014 to August 31, 2015. The Constitutional Amendment states that the minimum wage level shall increase at the rate of inflation, therefore, a decrease in the CPI-W index means that the Ohio minimum wage will remain the same as in the previous year. The Constitutional Amendment is available online:
For employees at smaller companies with annual gross receipts of $297,000 or less per year after January 1, 2016 and for 14- and 15-year-olds, the state minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. For these employees, the state wage is tied to the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour which requires an act of Congress and the President’s signature to change.
The residents: Janet Martin, Alexa, Amelie and Nathaniel Pillai, the Bryant Family, the O’Brian/Distler Family and the Wesner Family, were awarded with a certificate and a prizes from area businesses.
by Amy Van Strien
Loveland Sustainability Council is excited to announce that houses on 10103-10179 Plantation Pointe Drive in Symmes have been selected as the Green Street of the Month for September. 100% of the neighbors on this street recycle, some neighbors compost and have gardens.
In addition to these green practices, a couple of the residents volunteer for The Healing Center. This organization recycles EVERY bike donated – no matter how old, rusty or dented. They take the bikes fix them up, and give them for free to people who need them for transportation or for their children. Even if the bike is determined to be no longer ride-able they disassemble the bike, re-using any usable parts. Any remaining metals are sold to a metal recycler for funds to buy additional parts for fixing bikes. They always need bikes to fix and give. If anyone has a bike they would like to donate to this recycling cause – feel free to drop it off at 10156 Plantation Pointe Dr. – (you can leave it on the driveway with a note if we’re not home).
Loveland Sustainability Council is comprised of members of the community, school, business district and city hall with a shared vision to is encourage recycling, reduce waste, and promote sustainability for the future of Loveland. One of the ways that they promoting recycling is through a campaign called “Sustainable Street of the Month”.
Deerfield Township, Ohio – Neil F. Tunison, the Warren County Engineer, has announced, beginning Friday, October 2 and throughout the week of October 5, flagging operations will be taking place on Fields-Ertel Road, north and south of the Columbia Road intersection, for tree trimming. This work is being done in preparation for moving utility poles. Traffic will be maintained.
For more information, visit http://www.wceo.us/ or contact WCEO at (513) 695-3302.
Will reimburse the employer for up to 50 percent of the eligible training costs
If you are interested in being reimbursed for workforce training, Ohio is beginning Round 4 of the Incumbent Workforce Training Voucher Program.
The Ohio Development Services Agency will reimburse the employer for up to 50 percent of the eligible training costs, up to $4,000 per employee. The maximum amount an employer may qualify for in a fiscal year is $100,000. Businesses can begin the online process on Sept. 28 and will have more than two weeks to gather the necessary information to complete their application. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and can be submitted beginning at 10 a.m. on Oct. 14.
Ohio Means Jobs Clermont County will hold a workshop on workers’ compensation and prospective billing from 8:30 until 10 AM, Oct. 8.
Erin Rosiello, regional manager with the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, and consultant Tim McDermott will speak on workers’ compensation basics, three ways to proactively manage your premium, and how the recent switch to prospective billing affects you.
To register, contact Sherry Bowling at Sherri.Bowling@jfs.ohio.gov or 513-943-3734. OMJ Clermont is located at 756 Old State Route 74, Cincinnati 45245.
Listen to this “IRS” phone scam one Loveland resident received
Resident receives phone scam Ohio Attorney General warned about
Loveland, Ohio – This audio recording was provided by a Loveland resident. It is taken from a message left on his answering machine last Friday.
The resident said that he called the number back and the person that answered the phone said he was a “senior officer with the Treasury Department” in D.C., and the IRS was owed $3,280.00 and a warrant had been issued for collection. The scam artist told the Loveland resident to stay on the line while driving to the bank where instructions would be given about transferring money to satisfy the IRS.
The resident was accused of defrauding the government because of tax returns filed from 2008-2013. When the resident said he did not have that amount of money in the bank, the scam artist said the IRS would settle for $600.00, but the money must be transferred immediately, because arrest and jail time was imminent.
The resident said the phone call was disturbing and threatening, but when the scam artist said the IRS would settle for only the $600.00, he hung up, knowing the IRS would not settle for such a small percentage of the $3,200.00.
A recent press release from Ohio Attorney General DeWine said:
“If you receive one of these calls, don’t respond and don’t send any money. Don’t respond to illegal robocalls in any way. Don’t interact with the caller, and don’t call a number left on your phone or in a message. Responding to a scam call can result in even more calls because it lets con artists know that your phone number belongs to a real person.”
Below is the full warning from Ohio’s Attorney General about these “IRS” phone scams
Listen to another audio of a reported “IRS” scam
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine Friday warned that his office has received more than 600 reports of tax-related scams since Sept. 1.
The scams generally begin with a phone call telling consumers they are in trouble with the IRS and must call an out-of-state number for more information. Eventually consumers are asked for money.
In one recent variation of the scam, a consumer receives a call from a “Steve Martin,” who claims to work for the U.S. Treasury Department. He says the consumer is facing federal charges and must call a specific phone number, often one with a 757 or 540 area code (Virginia). In another variation, a recorded message warns the consumer that this is the “final notice from the IRS” before a lawsuit will be filed.
Consumers who respond to the calls are instructed to send hundreds of dollars using money transfers or prepaid cards, which are commonly found at grocery or convenience stores. While most consumers do not send any money, a few have reported losing hundreds or thousands of dollars.
“Con artists rely on people becoming so nervous that they send money right away,” Attorney General DeWine said. “If you receive one of these calls, don’t respond and don’t send any money.”
Tips for consumers to avoid tax-related phone scams include:
Don’t trust threatening callers. If you receive an unexpected phone call from someone who threatens to arrest you for not paying taxes, be very skeptical, especially if you never received any written notice. Also don’t trust someone who demands that you pay immediately via wire transfer or prepaid card. These are preferred payment methods for scam artists.
Don’t respond to illegal robocalls in any way. Don’t interact with the caller, and don’t call a number left on your phone or in a message. Responding to a scam call can result in even more calls because it lets con artists know that your phone number belongs to a real person.
Look into call-blocking options. Check with your phone carrier and third-party services to determine whether call-blocking services could help you stop unwanted calls. (Attorney General DeWine has joined dozens of other attorneys general in encouraging phone carriers to use call-blocking technology to help consumers stop illegal telemarketing calls.)
U.S. Treasury or IRS impersonation scams can be reported to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at www.tigta.gov or 800-366-4484. Consumers also can contact the Ohio Attorney General’s Office at www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov or 800-282-0515 for assistance.
Loveland, Ohio – Healthy options were abundant for Loveland Early Childhood Center (LECC), Loveland Primary School (LPS) and Loveland Elementary School (LES) students at the annual Harvest Lunch Friday, Sept. 25. Students feasted on a variety of fresh veggies they helped to grow from Granny’s Garden.
states that the minimum wage level shall increase at the rate of inflation, therefore, a decrease in the CPI-W index means that the Ohio minimum wage will remain the same as in the previous year. The Constitutional Amendment is available online:
Ohio Means Jobs Clermont County
